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\u26a0\ufe0f Important:<\/strong>
The dates below are for the 2026-27 year. Please check back after April 1 for the updated 2027-28 dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessings to those of you preparing to write and interview before dCOM, Days of Discernment, Commissioning, and Ordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written work prompts are located at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For required forms and documents, please see the Candidacy Tab in the Online Data Collection Service<\/a> (OLDCS). It is your responsibility to keep up with these forms and documents throughout the process. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Becki Leeland<\/a>, Executive Assistant, Office of Clergy Life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All written work must be emailed directly to registrar@nccumc.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read an overview of the commissioning process\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Note: Deadline dates and times are firm and late work is not accepted<\/strong>. If you encounter any challenges with uploading your videos or formatting any of your documents, please contact the Office of Clergy Life well in advance of the deadlines so that we might best assist you. We appreciate your attentiveness to these details! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadlines and Interview Dates:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

July 15, 2026<\/strong>, 5:00 pm – EVERYBODY (dCOM, Days of Discernment, Commissioning, and Ordination)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n