Becoming A Member
The Meaning of Membership
The work of this church is to create loving community, inspire spiritual growth, and encourage lives of integrity, joy, and service. The members recognize in each other freedom of mind, agree to impose no theological conditions of membership, and respect differences of opinion among us. We welcome to our membership all those who love truth and seek to do good.
Guests are always welcome to participate in our services and programs, contribute in the life of UUCB and draw strength from it. But there may come a time when you feel the need to deepen your connection to UUCB and acknowledge that bond. When you hear a voice inside say, "This is my spiritual home," and no longer view yourself as a guest here, it may be time to think about becoming a member.
Read more: The Meaning of MembershipIntegrity of Membership
Participate regularly in Sunday Services. Small miracles happen every Sunday. Your presence is a meaningful addition to this community’s energy and power. A word, the silence, music or a song may be a healing, encouraging or transformative moment for you. Or maybe you will be the one to reach out warmly to welcome someone new, offer an affirming look or say a transforming word to someone. A small miracle may happen through you.
Read more: Integrity of MembershipHow To Join
If you are interested in joining UUCB, please attend a Pathways to Membership meeting. Led by one of our Co-Ministers and the Membership Chair, this class is a 30-minute orientation to Unitarian Universalism, the Unitarian Universalist Association, and this congregation. The "Integrity of Membership" sheet (available on the Information Table in the Atrium) will be discussed, and you will have a chance to ask any questions you might have. This class is held once a month after the 11:00 am service, usually in the Fireside Room.
Once you have attended Pathways to Membership, you may sign the membership book at a signing held once a month after the 11:00 am service, usually on the Sunday following Pathways to Membership, in the Fireside Room. You will receive a New Member Packet of information and be asked to make a pledge. The signing consists of a conversation with one of the ministers and others who are joining, and usually takes about 45 minutes.
Each month, the dates for these two meetings are listed in the weekly Order of Service and the monthly Beacon newsletter.
