ALRIGHT FOLKS
I have been SWEATING thinking about how I'm going to get a UU fellowship because of how you have to be associated and backed by a particular UU congregation. How it can take years and like 2 years service with a congregation to get.
Doing it via chaplaincy... I found something.
https://uuscm.org/Endorsement#:~:text=The%20requirements%20include%20essays%20about,preparation%20as%20a%20professional%20chaplain.
There is an organization that is partnered with the UUA (the association that can give accredited backing for board certification) that focuses specifically on endorsement for chaplaincy - not congregation ministry. It has to be renewed every 5 years - not every 3 like with minister fellowship - and it a good bit easier to obtain. But from what I gather if this organization endorses you - you are considered endorsed by the UUA which means you can be board certified.
While most hospice locations don't require board certification; some hospitals, most prisons, and all civilian military chaplains do require it.
So this helps easy the anxiety about getting board certified.
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