Look here for resources for managing the needs of communities of faith and regional councils. Third Level Menu Capital Assistance Programs Learn more about the Capital Assistance Program, including the Congregational Development Fund. Capital Assistance Fund The fund is made up of several categories, each described in more detail and having a separate application form. General Application and Eligibility Requirements Find out what the requirements are to obtain capital assistance funding. Application Process Learn how to apply for capital assistance funding. Group Insurance Learn more about the Directors and Officers Liability Insurance that covers every United Church congregation, the UCC Protect plan for congregations and incorporated ministries, and group home and auto insurance for employees, pensioners, and dependants. Cyber Liability Protection All United Churches have Cyber Liability protection coverage at no cost to them. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance All United Churches have Directors and Officers Liability Insurance coverage at no cost to them. UCC Protect This insurance plan for congregations and incorporated ministries (camps, seniors’ homes, education centres, etc.) addresses the unique exposures faced by the church. Group Home and Auto Insurance Group home and auto insurance is available to United Church employees and pensioners and their dependants. Annual Statistics and Assessments Submit your annual statistics, look up national assessment calculations, and more using our Web Application. Budgeting Tools for Treasurers These spreadsheets have embedded calculations to assist treasurers with budgeting with regard to salary amounts for ministry personnel and lay employees using the current benefits rates. Congregational Finance Resources to assist those who are responsible for financial and human resources in a pastoral charge. Assessment Process The 2022 assessment billing statement is available online together with all pastoral charge statistics reports. Clergy Residence Deduction Learn about the administration of the Clergy Residence Deduction to comply with Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec guidelines. Hot Topics for Church Finance and Human Resources The latest information for people who are responsible for the financial and human resources of a pastoral charge. Responsible Investment The responsible investment program provides for principled purchasing decisions and active ownership strategies. Faithful Footprints Faithful Footprints is a program to help the United Church reduce its carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, starting with a focus on our own buildings and grants of up to $30,000 per community of faith. The United Church of Canada Archives The United Church of Canada Archives includes the General Council Archives and the Central Ontario Conferences Archives serving Bay of Quinte, Hamilton, London, Manitou, and Toronto Conferences.
