On behalf of the congregation, the Board of Directors will vote to grant or refuse a request for congregational sponsorship from an individual preparing for fellowship as a UU minister. The Board may wish to request a brief statement from the individual about why they are requesting sponsorship from the congregation prior to considering the request. Congregational sponsorship indicates:

 

 

Sponsorship does not indicate that the candidate is presently ready for ministry when the congregation commits to sponsorship. The final decision to grant fellowship to a candidate is made by the Ministerial Fellowship Committee of the UUA after careful consideration of written materials, evaluations, and a personal interview.