Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy
The Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy (RSCCs) are sub-committees of the Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC). The MFC has jurisdiction over all phases of ministerial credentialing.
One important function of the Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy (RSCCs) is to make early decisions regarding Candidacy Status. This function includes providing honest feedback to aspirants who are judged suitable for the ministry as well as to those who are not. A second function is to provide accurate information to potential candidates on the aspirant process, and offer opportunities for support, discernment and formation.
The Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy are appointed by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Committee on Committees. Each committee has on it at least four clergy members and three lay members serving two year terms, renewable to a total of eight years of service. The RSCCs are supported by designated paid staff within the regions. Contact information for those staff members is available below.
RSCCs
Canada
In March 2007 the Ministerial Fellowship Committee made the decision to close down the Canada RSCC. This decision in no way reflects any concern on the part of the committee for the fine care and evaluation that has been offered to and received by Canadian aspirants and candidates over the years. Applicants from Canada may choose to work with the RSCC most convenient geographically.Contact the Office of Ministerial Credentialing for further information.
Mid-West
Covering Central Mid-West, Heartland, Ohio-Meadville and Prairie Star Districts
Velna Kolodziej, administrator
Third Unitarian Church of Chicago
301 North Mayfield
Chicago IL 60644
(773) 626-9385
(773) 626-9304 Fax
mwrscc @ uua.org
New England
Covering Ballou-Channing, Clara Barton, Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire/Vermont, Northeast and St. Lawrence Districts
Maureen Tobin, administrator
51 Cutler St. 2nd Floor
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 515-2001
nerscc @ uua.org
South-East
Covering Florida, Joseph Priestley, Metro New York, Mid-South, Southwest and Thomas Jefferson Districts
Connie Moore, administrator
39 Mt. Airy Rd.
Basking Ridge NJ 07920
(908) 766-6253
serscc @ uua.org
West
Covering Mountain Desert, Pacific Central, Pacific Southwest, and Pacific Northwest Districts
Stephanie Barnhizer, administrator
939 Cedwick Dr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 589-2015
wrscc @ uua.org
For more information contact mco @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, September 4, 2009.
