To become involved in the life of Unitarian Church North, consider joining one of the activity groups, registering for an adult religious education class, or helping out with some aspect of our social justice ministry. You will find information about these opportunities and others elsewhere on this website and in our UCN brochure.

Membership in our church is open to all--regardless of race, color, gender, sexual or affectional orientation, physical ability, or national origin--who are willing to covenant with this congregation in affirming and promoting our Unitarian Universalist religious principles. To enable potential members to learn more about UCN and Unitarian Universalism we offer a four session "New UU" series two or three times a year; those considering membership are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this experience. A meeting with the minister is another option for gaining information about the church and the meaning of membership. Once you have decided that you would like to make this church your religious home, we invite you to sign our membership book. Because our Minister and the Chair of our Membership Committee like to greet our new members personally, we have designated the second Sunday of every month as "New Member Sunday," when we meet with potential new members after the service and have the membership book available.A practical definition, and the way to get the most out of, membership at Unitarian Church North includes the following:

• Church attendance: Come to church as often as you can. Regular attendance at the Sunday morning service enables us to connect with one another and with the spiritual heart of the church.
• Spiritual growth: We believe that each of us is responsible for working together toward our own spiritual growth, seeking our own understanding of religious truth within the context of a caring and supportive community. The spiritual heart of any community is centered on a covenant, not a creed.
• Service to the church: In becoming part of this church, you become part of our shared ministry with one another and with the community at large. Members are encouraged to participate in some way in the support of both the church and the wider community.
• Service to others: Each of us is encouraged to commit our faith to action. Our church provides opportunities for social action and community ministry, but many other opportunities exist in each of our lives. It is our responsibility as Unitarian Universalists to commit to these acts of caring.
• Financial support: Membership in our religious community carries with it the inherent expectation that we will pledge a financial gift that reflects both our own personal circumstances and the church needs.
• Connection with the wider movement: Unitarian Universalist churches are individually responsible for their own governance and policies. We are also part of a larger religious movement--local, district, and national. Honoring the connection to other UU congregations and to the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is an important part of being a Unitarian Universalist.

Membership carries responsibility, but it also transcends a sense of obligation. We hope that each member experiences a sense of appreciation for the joy and richness of belonging to a lively and compassionate community.