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Lay Chaplaincy Program

Since 1971, the Canadian Unitarian Council has had a program which provides training and support to lay members of our congregations who are willing and able to officiate at rites of passage including (but not limited to) weddings, child dedications and memorial services. Our lay chaplains are pleased to provide this outreach service to those who wish a religious ceremony. In congregations without professional ministry, lay chaplains provide rites of passage to members as well as the public.

For information contact the Lay Chaplaincy Committee at lcc@cuc.ca

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Upcoming Lay Chaplaincy Training
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GUIDELINES

Congregational Information and Resources

TRAINING

Training for UU Lay Chaplains and Congregational Lay Chaplaincy Committees

Workshop Facilitators

ADMINISTRATION

Evaluation

Lay Chaplaincy Program - Evaluation Process (pdf)

Lay Chaplaincy Program - Evaluation Process (rtf)


Lay Chaplaincy Application Information.

If at all possible please use the online forms or download the .doc files and submit by e-mail. Please do not print and mail unless necessary

Only member congregations can apply to the CUC on behalf of prospective lay chaplains. Please consult the Lay Chaplain Application Process  guide for detailed instructions on how to register Lay Chaplains.

 

Regular Registration to Perform Marriages, except in Ontario

Application For Endorsement and Registration of Lay Chaplain – To be filled out by Congregation Contact Person/Lay Chaplain Supervisor NOT the prospective Lay Chaplain:

Lay Chaplain Information Sheet – To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

Ontario Regular Registration to Perform Marriages

Application For Endorsement and Registration of Lay Chaplain – To be filled out by Congregation Contact Person/Lay Chaplain Supervisor:

Lay Chaplain Information Sheet – To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

Ontario Government form - To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

  • Ontario Government Form (pdf)

    Please note that the item above – the Ontario Government form – has to be mailed in as Vital Statistics needs original signatures. It also needs to be signed by a witness – this can be anyone.

Temporary Registration to Perform Marriages, except in Ontario

Application for Temporary Registrations

Ontario Temporary Registration to Perform Marriages

Application for Temporary Registrations

Ontario Government form - To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

Please note that the item above – the Ontario Government form – has to be mailed in as Vital Statistics needs original signatures. It also needs to be signed by a witness – this can be anyone.

If you are not using the online forms, please mail/fax these forms to the CUC Toronto Office:

RE: Lay Chaplaincy
Canadian Unitarian Council
100-344 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON
M5R 1V9

Fax: 416 489 9010

contact: info@cuc.ca

Change of Address

The CUC is required to notify vital statistics when lay chaplains move. Please email me the following information, thanks!

Name, Full address of both old and new residence, phone number (both old and new if applicable), marriage license number
If you are moving congregations, the name of both old and new congregation

contact: info@cuc.ca

Renewal and Fee Assessment Information

If you need assistance, send an email to lcc@cuc.ca  and a member of the CUC Lay Chaplaincy Committee will contact you

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