Special Dispensation

 

UWM requires affiliated ministries to be under the leadership of a Unity minister. This ensures that the ministry is served by a well-trained professional who is grounded in Unity teachings.

Sometimes a ministry is not in a position to hire a Unity minister. UWM's Special Dispensation process supports ministries in hiring someone who is not a Unity ordained minister while they prepare for an ordination path.

Special Dispensation involves a three-way agreement between a leader, the ministry, and UWM. The leader could be a licensed Unity teacher, someone from another faith tradition, or an individual with leadership skills that is interested in serving as a Unity leader.

If you believe that Special Dispensation might be a good choice for your ministry, please contact Rev. Joanne Burns, Member Support Team Lead and Consultant Team Liaison, at JBurns@unity.org to learn more about the process before completing any of the forms. If you are already in the program, please send ongoing communications and 6-month renewal forms to Rev. Marygrace Sorensen, Special Dispensation Coordinator, at specdisp@unity.org.

• Special Dispensation - Information
  
• Special Dispensation - Policies and Procedures  (Rev. Apr25)
  
• Special Dispensation - Forms  (Rev. Apr25)
  
• Special Dispensation Mentor Manual  (Rev. Sep25)
  

Because Unity and Centers for Spiritual Living have similar theologies, we have negotiated a reciprocal employment and ordination policy with CSL. This reciprocal agreement is part of the Special Dispensation Process.

• For CSL Ministers serving in Unity