LAURA YMKER - ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL

In the United Church of Christ, the authority to ordain ministers and to grant ministerial standing is given to Associations. In our case, the Montana - N. Wyoming Conference acts as an Association.

 

Our Church and Ministry Commission has been meeting with Laura Ymker as a Member-in-Discernment to guide her preparation and call to authorized ministry. Laura has prepared an ordination portfolio for review by the Church and Ministry Commission, and is recommended as a candidate for an Ecclesiastical Council.

Delegates from local churches are invited to the Ecclesiastical Council to examine Laura's ordination paper and to ask questions about her faith, practices, and readiness to serve as an authorized minister, and then vote to approve or disapprove her for ordination.​

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Click the pdf icon to access and read Laura's published ordination paper.​ We hope to see you in January to honor Laura's ministry!

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REV. TERESSA CLARK - INSTALLTION WORSHIP SERVICE

Join us on this special Saturday as Red Lodge Community Church welcomes Rev. Teressa Clark as their official Pastor on January 17 at 1:30 pm. Lunch will be served between the Ecclesiastical Council and the Installation Worship Service. 

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REGISTRATION

The registration deadline to attend these events will be open through January 14, 2026.​ Please use the form on this page to register.

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If attending virtually, please also register with zoom for the meeting link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3MYrBwjLSF2chqSZtW18RA