Membership is open to individuals who agree with the church’s covenant and actively participate in its life. This typically involves signing the membership book, understanding and supporting the our mission, actively engaging in church life, and making financial contributions to support the church and its programs.

Thinking About Joining But You’re Not Sure?

It’s an important life decision.

There is no test for membership, but membership is not taken lightly; the responsibilities of membership include supporting the church with one’s heart, soul, mind and finances. Our Sunday greeters can give you brochures and other materials about Unitarian Universalism and they are happy to answer your questions.

Attend an Orientation Class

This is not a mandatory requirement, however, we want you to make an informed decision when you decide to join the church. There is at least one orientation class each year. During class, you will learn the history and principles of the Unitarian Universalist movement, share your own religious journey, learn how we put our beliefs and values into practice, and consider how your own beliefs and values might grow by association with our congregation.

Understand The Three “P”s of Membership

Promise

Sign our membership book. By signing the membership book, you are making a promise to fulfill the other two requirements of membership: financially supporting the church and participating in church life. The minister and one other church leader will be happy to witness your signature.

Participate

We as members of this congregation covenant to support one another on our journeys and contribute to the well-being and purposes of the church, it is very important to participate regularly in the life of the church. Regular attendance and participation in weekly church services is one way to do this. But there is a wealth of other opportunities, just look at our website activity page or the online calendar for ideas. In addition, you may enjoy participating in a church committee, program, or special project.

Pledge

Most members make an annual pledge to support the church’s mission and programs. Pledges make it possible for us to plan ahead. If you are not sure weather you can pledge or how much to pledge, our Minister, Finance Chair, or the President of the board will be happy to guide your decision (in strict strict confidence) about an amount that might be right for you.

OR make a “Contribution of Record.”

A Contribution of Record is a donation to the church’s General Fund.

Contributions of Record are identifiable as coming from you by your signature on a check or on the outside of a contribution envelope. You can make Contributions of Record even if you made an annual pledge.

If This Church Is Right For You

When you’re ready for membership, you’ll need to have a chat with the minister about your intention. He’ll want to get to know you and answer any remaining questions you have about church membership. If there is an orientation class on the church calendar, he’ll invite you to attend the classes, which you can do before or after you decide to join.

Our office manager or the chair of our Membership Committee can help you through the membership process. Please contact: Our office manager— or the chair of Membership—

Then What?

After you join the church our Membership Committee will ensure that you are known to other church members by introducing you at a New Member Welcome Ceremony.

Chances are that by the time you decide to join the church, you’ve already begun to participate in community life. Even so, Membership Committee members are always available to help you discover new ways to connect to people and activities in the church.

• Covenant Groups
• Choir
• Church committees
• Activity programs
• Adult Enrichment
• Social Justice projects
• J Paul Taylor Center projects
• Tai Chi or Qi-Gong
• Annual Auction
• Circle Suppers and Eating Out
• Our Tombaugh Art Gallery
• And much more…