Synod Policies and Procedures
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The URC Manual
The Manual is the handbook of the URC and covers the Basis of Union, local churches, baptism, communion, the General Assembly, ministries and more.
Ministries
A: Ministers & CRCWs
Rights and Responsibilities
B: New Beginnings
Beginning New Ministries
C: Elders & Lay Leaders
Serving your local church
Property
D: Property Management
General Upkeep and Responsibilities
E: Property Usage
Lettings, Room Hire, and Events
F: Synod Manse Scheme
Procedures for Ministers and Churches
Legislation and Compliance
G: Health and Safety
Safe Spaces and Due Care
H: Safeguarding
A whole church responsibility
I: Legal Obligations
Compliance with the Law
Finance
J: Finance Policies
M and M and Synod Levy
K: Grants and Loans
for Mission Project and Emergencies
L: Synod Structures
How it all works and fits together
Polity and Governance
M: Synod Committees
Terms of Reference
N: Missional Partnerships
Enabling Agreement and Basis of Union
P: Local Churches
Constitutions and Local Polity
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