The Meaning of Membership

Membership indicates that you are in agreement with the Community’s Unitarian ethos.  Ours is a non-creedal religion, meaning each person is free to define their own faith.  We do not ask our members to accept a particular doctrine: our theologically diverse Community brings together theists, humanists, agnostics and those who have come from many different paths. Unitarianism emphasizes free inquiry and respect for the beliefs of others. We support and encourage each individual’s religious and spiritual growth as we share in life’s journey together.

We Welcome New Members!

When you feel that LCUUF is your spiritual home, and you no longer view yourself as a visitor, we invite you to think about becoming a member of our congregation.  New members bring new ideas, new skills, and new energy, further strengthening our Community.

We encourage prospective members to attend an orientation session, usually the day before the New Members Ceremony. We will share information about Unitarian Universalism, the history of LCUUF, as well as ways to become involved.

Benefits of Membership

• Members get support from our minister and access to rites of passage
• Members are entitled to influence decision-making in our Community and help shape its future by
  • Voting at the Fellowship Annual General Meeting
  • Standing for office on the Board or Committees
• Members experience opportunities to develop relationships of depth and explore questions of ultimate concern
• Members create the foundation of all the work of the Fellowship, you are supporting our many and varied activities in the Community

Responsibilities of Membership

• TIME: Attend, participate in and contribute to church activities as often as you can and wish.
• TREASURE: Pledging an amount that works for you, as you are able.
• TALENT: Support the working of the congregation, as you are able, for example:
  • Helping with welcoming guests
  • Taking part in the planning and leading of services
  • Assisting with setting up/clearing away on Sunday morning
  • Supporting the Board (or even being on it!)

Celebrating Membership

The joining of a new member is to be celebrated, and we would announce your membership at an appropriate service, so you could be welcomed by the congregation as a whole.  At the Sunday Ceremony, we will invite you to sign the Covenant Book, which is a requirement of membership.

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