Overview of EUU Affiliated Ministers Program
Affiliated Ministers Program
European Unitarian Universalists – Overview
PURPOSE
The purpose of the EUU Affiliated Ministers Program is to create an official process for Unitarian Universalist, Unitarian, and Universalist (U/U) ministers to affiliate with the European Unitarian Universalists (EUU).
An Affiliated Minister is a Unitarian Universalist, Unitarian, or Universalist minister who has been vetted and confirmed by the EUU Coordinating Council and who agrees to be officially recognized by the EUU as an Affiliated Minister.
SERVICES
EUU Affiliated Ministers bring expertise and U/U values to individuals, U/U members, organizations, and the broader public. Depending on the minister, services may include:
Speaking Engagements
Addressing individuals, groups, or organizations of any size or context
Weddings, Ceremonies & Rites of Passage
Officiating at weddings, memorials, naming ceremonies, and meaningful life events
Keynote Speaking
Delivering inspirational and motivational addresses for conferences, retreats, and special events
Workshops & Education
Leading educational or inspirational workshops
Guest, Interim & Settled Ministry
Serving U/U fellowships, congregations, and organizations in temporary or long-term roles
Other Services
Offering additional ways to serve your needs — our ministers are open to discussing additional ways to serve the needs of individuals and groups
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application to be an EUU Affiliated Minister, complete the online form.
The application takes about twenty minutes. Google Forms may not save a partially finished application, so it helps to draft your personal statement and gather your documentation before you begin, including your: (1) résumé or curriculum vitae, (2) education (degrees with dates), (3) ordination or affiliation with Unitarian, Universalist, or Unitarian Universalist (U/U) organizations, (4) experience, (5) specialties, (6) language skills, (7) statement of why you want to be an EUU Affiliated Minister, and (8) contact information for recommendations from EUU members, a U/U minister, congregant, or organization, and, if applicable, a current U/U employer.
To upload files, you’ll need to sign in to a Google account. If you already use Gmail, YouTube, or an Android phone, you already have one. Click here for instructions on how to create a Google account.
To submit your application to be an EUU Affiliated Minister, complete the online form below.
CONTACT
For inquiries about the EUU Affiliated Ministers Program, please reach out by email: affiliatedministers@euu.org
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
The definition, privileges, and responsibilities of an EUU Affiliated Minister are outlined in Section 11 of the EUU Policy Manual, which also outlines the oversight process for vetting and documenting certification.