Finance and Administration
Churches are communities of faith, but also nonprofit corporations that have responsibilities to accurately and ethically handle property and finances. “Human Resources” is both a pool of volunteers and an administrative responsibility. These resources are to help congregations fulfill their responsibilities in both accountability and care for the community.
Quick Links
- Remittance (offering) Form
- Clergy Compensation Guidelines
- The Pension Board
- Group Tax Exemption Letter
- Employee Vs. Contractor Info
Stewardship and Offerings
Policies and Best Practices
Government Forms and Policy
- Group Tax Exemption Letter
- W-4 Employee Withholding Form
- W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
- Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations (IRS)
- California Publication 18 Nonprofit Organizations
- Exempt Organizations (Francise Tax Board)
- Assessors’ Handbook Section 267:Welfare, Church & Religious Exemptions (State Board of Equalization)
- Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations (IRS)
- Statement of Information (California Secretary of State)
UCC Ministry Partners
- United Church Funds
- The Cornerstone Fund (loans for existing churches)
- Church Building & Loan Fund (loans for new churches)
- Insurance Board
- Church West Insurance Services (our Local Insurance Board Agency)
- Pension Board
Faith Formation
Everything we do teaches something. Often it is our explicit words and sometimes it is what we don’t say but everything we do teaches something. Sometimes it is our service to others. Sometimes it is the words we use to speak of people and of God. Intentionality is important as we share our and shape our faith.
Open & Affirming
“Open and Affirming” is a phrase we use to celebrate and announce our congregations that welcome all people, regardless of sexual identity and gender expression.