How First UMC at the Chicago Temple Became Creation-Friendlier
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Clergy Identification Cards
Your Clergy ID can be used for ministerial purposes, including access to hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions where clergy identification may be required.
- For Active Clergy
- Clergy ID were sent out in October 2024 to all active clergy.
- These IDs are valid for the duration of the current quadrennium until June 2028.
- If you are a clergy member under appointment/assignment and would like to receive an ID card, please submit your request by filling out the Active Clergy ID Form.
- For any questions, please contact Ariel Alonso.
- For Retired Clergy
- A new, modern Clergy ID was created in 2024.
- Retired Clergy IDs will not have an expiration date.
- If you are a retired clergy member from NIC and would like to receive an ID card, please submit your request by filling out the Retired Clergy ID form.
- For any questions, please contact Ariel Alonso.
Annual Clergy Ministry Review
For clergy/pastors appointed to local churches.
Due: May 31, 2026
Ministry Review Support Page
Reports of Clergy Appointed to Extension Ministry or Beyond the Local Church
Annual Report of the Deacon
For Deacons in Full Connection or Provisional Member in the Deacon Track
Due May 31, 2026
- Submit the 2026 Annual Report of the Deacon (Full/Provisional) in the People Portal
- For instructions on how to access the People Portal, visit the People Portal Support Page
Clergy Appointment to Extension Ministry Annual Report
For Clergy Appointed to an Extension Ministry
Due May 31, 2026
- Submit the 2026 Appointment to an Extension Ministry Annual Report in the People Portal
- For instructions on how to access the People Portal, visit the People Portal Support Page
Consultation Forms
Due Dec. 1, 2025 (for 2026 Appointments)
- Clergy Change of Appointment Consultation
- SPRC Advisory Consultation on Clergy Leadership
- Advisory Consultation for Limited Itineracy
Continuing Education Grants
- Continuing Education Criteria & App (PDF)
- Continuing Education Criteria & App (doc)
- Online Continuing Education Opportunities