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Path to Membership

Steps to Becoming a Member:

  1. Register as a Guest and request a name badge
  2. Receive a welcome letter from minister.
  3. Receive a welcome call from a member or friend.
  4. Participate at BVUUF for a month by one or more of the following:
    1. Attending Sunday Services, or
    2. Participating in activities or events, or
    3. Joining a committee or volunteer team
  5. Learn about the privileges & responsibilities of BVUUF Membership through one (or both) of the following methods.
    1. Attend a Newcomer Orientation session. This is _strongly recommended_, especially for those who have no history of participating as a member of a UU congregation. We encourage everyone, including experienced UU’s, to participate in an Orientation session in order to become familiar with this unique congregation.
    2. OR, for those who have been active participants at BVUUF and are ready to join but are unable to attend an Orientation session, meet with a member of the M&N Committee and Minister or BVUUF Officer at a designated Joining Session to discuss expectations of membership in BVUUF, principally:
      1. Contributing Time, Treasure & Talents,
      2. The democratic process by which we operate
      3. How we operate” roles of minister, board, committees, volunteers, etc.
      4. Right Relations concept
      5. UU Principles
      6. “Class Projects” for new members
  6. Sign the Membership Book in the presence of the Minister or BVUUF Officer and a representative of the Members & Newcomers Committee
  7. Receive a New Member Packet (By-laws, Directory, BVUUF History, Budget, and Pledge Card, Getting To Know You form etc.)
  8. Exchange your name badge for a Member style name badge
  9. Have your Picture taken and posted in the foyer so we can introduce you to the congregation
  10. Meet with a canvasser to discuss pledging
  11. Participate in a Welcoming Ceremony for new members

Steps to Rejoin the Fellowship:

If active membership in BVUUF has not been maintained for any reason, the following process is available to re-join BVUUF.

  1. INACTIVE Members who have been inactive for less than one year:
    1. Send a written request to the Members & Newcomers Committee asking that their membership be reinstated, and
    2. Make a financial contribution of record for the current fiscal year (as required in our bylaws for active members).
    3. Receive a current New Member Packet
    4. Request a Member style name badge (with chalice logo).
  2. INACTIVE Members who have been inactive for a period of more than one year, and all FORMER Members:
    1. Sign the Membership Book on a Joining Sunday in the presence of a representative of the Members & Newcomers Committee and the Minister or BVUUF Officer, and
    2. Make a financial contribution of record for the current fiscal year (as required in our bylaws for active members).
    3. Receive a current New Member Packet
    4. Request a Member style name badge (with chalice logo).