The Unitarian Universalist Association plays a significant role in helping to provide congregations with the opportunity to call well-trained and highly qualified ministers. A strong internship experience is an extremely important component in the preparation process for the Unitarian Universalist ministry, and it’s one that would not be possible without the participation of our member congregations. Thank you for your commitment to supporting our future ministry through your intention to serve as an internship site!

The Ministerial Credentialing Office offers the Internship Salary Grant program to congregations and UUA Related Organizations in order to assist internship sites in providing internship salaries. Since good ministerial internship sites are always in great demand, it is hoped that, following this assistance, your members will want to continue to support your internship program independently, thereby making it possible for your congregation or related organizaton to host interns in the years to come.

The grant program is open to congregations and UUA Related Organizations offering internships over one or two congregational years. This can internships that include a significant amount of ministry with an outside agency or institution (a maximum of 50% of the internship experience). Grants, however, will be made only to UU congregations or Related Organizations.

An excellent internship site will provide opportunities to engage in anti-racism, anti-oppression and multiculturalism work. The Unitarian Universalist Association has committed to dismantling the legacy of white supremacy. Applicants that demonstrate active commitment to this effort will receive higher priority in the selection process.

Beginning in January, grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis until all funds are awarded. Grants will provide up to one half of the recommended minimum salary for a full or part-time internship.

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