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Unitarian Church of Sharon
4 N. Main St.
Sharon, MA 02067
781-784-3652
E-mail UCS
What Membership Means
Membership in the Unitarian Church of Sharon is open
to anyone who agrees with our principles
and purpose as a Unitarian Universalist congregation, and formally informs
the church leadership of his or her intention to join.
Membership in this congregation is an acknowledgement that our lives are
lived in a context larger than our individual interests, and that there
is holiness to be found both within ourselves and within our community.
In light of this, membership is an agreement with others that we will
treat each other with respect and kindness, and that we will openly acknowledge
and manage our differences in respectful, democratic ways. Membership
is a recognition that we each continue to grow and change intellectually,
emotionally, and spiritually over the course of our lifetime. Therefore
membership also means, to borrow words from Gandhi, that we agree "to
be the change we want to see in the world."
Learning about Unitarian Universalism
Before becoming a member, we encourage you to learn
about Unitarian Universalism in any of several ways
• by becoming acquainted with our current members at coffee hour
and other events,
• by participating in our "Introduction
to Unitarian Universalism” class, and
• by reading about Unitarian Universalism
We also encourage you to regularly attend Sunday
services (in whatever way is manageable for you and your family); to become
involved in a congregational activity that provides service to the
church or the larger community; and to participate in a fellowship or
educational event. Only members are eligible
to vote at official church meetings. However we strongly encourage everyone,
friend or member, to become informed by reading the newsletter and by
attending informational meetings before entering into membership.
Becoming a Member
To become a member, speak to a person on the Membership
Committee (they also wear yellow nametags at church) or to the minister.
Our two session “Introduction to Unitarian Universalism” class
is offered in early fall and late winter. New Members are voted into
membership
by the Board of Trustees at a regular monthly meeting and are welcomed
in a ceremony during a church service, usually held twice a year.
(Participation
in the ceremony is encouraged, but not required).
After they join, new members are asked to pledge a financial contribution
to the congregation.
In late spring, we have a celebration for everyone who has joined the
congregation during the year.
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