Our program is undergirded and guided by research and record-keeping, including the UCC Yearbook. Grants are made to groups that are part of the Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries, to ecumenical ministries and historical councils. We will support and pray for these staff. The General Minister and President, working with other staff, provides spiritual leadership for the whole church, guiding the visioning and planning necessary for faithful church life. Staff facilitate the work of the General Synod, prepare reports that tell stories, advocate for women and historically under-represented groups, and join with conference leaders to enable the whole church to be strong.
Staff invite significant gifts to the church through special and planned gifts and wills.
Some staff give office support to those engaged in direct program work. Some edit resources, some keep records. These staff give efficient assistance to the whole program life of this ministry. We give thanks for this necessary support. In order for the entire staff to carry out its ministry, and in order for the programs to be adequately supplied and supported, it is necessary to provide for office space and equipment, maintenance, insurance and depreciation, as well as office supplies and postage.