If you need any assistance with these forms,
please contact the Office of Clergy Services at
803-786-9486, Ext. 328, or clergyservices@umcsc.org.
Supply Packet
Instructions, and Important Information
Submit a copy of all Completed Forms and Requested documents to the Office of Clergy Services and a copy to your district office:Â Clergy Services, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 (clergyservicesr@umcsc.org)
All completed forms and requested documents should be submitted prior to beginning the work and ministry of a Pulpit Supply in a local church.
Required Forms
Some forms have two completion options from which to choose. You only need to complete a form using one of the available options.
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- Downloadable PDFs should be saved to your computer before completing. Once the document is complete send copies to the offices mentioned above.
- Online Submittal documents can be completed online, electronically signed and automatically submitted to the Office of Clergy Services. You will still need to download a copy for your records and send one to your District Office
- Biographical Information Form (Form 102)
- Criminal Background Statement
- Credit Statement
- Supply Covenant
- Conference EmailÂ
- Vestment Guide (for information)
- Statement on Sacramental Authority
Additional Documention & Actions
1. Complete the Credit & Criminal Background Screening. (After you submit your Notarized Criminal Background Statement, an email invitation will be sent with a link for you to complete a Credit Check & Criminal Background Screening. The cost will be $20.00 and will be paid by you online.)
2. You must enroll in and complete the Keeping Our Sacred Trust: Understanding Clergy Sexual Ethics workshop online using the following link (https://keepingoursacredtrust.org) There is a cost of $49.00 for this online course and the participants receive .05 CEU and the certificate of completion can be electronically emailed directly to clergyservices@umcsc.org.
What Happens Next…
Once all the required forms listed above, and the additional required actions/documentation have been submitted to the Office of Clergy Services the district office will be notified of your availability to be used as a Supply.
You will receive a Conference Email address if you do not already have one. Â Set up instructions will be sent to you. Â It is expected that you will utilize your conference email for all conference/church related matters. Â The district and conference offices will only contact you using your conference email moving forward.
You will need to attend the New Supply Orientation. It is generally held in May. Â If your time as a Supply begins mid-year, you will need to attend the next offered New Supply Orientation.