As Unitarian Universalists, we believe that learning is a never-ending process. Whether you are new to the congregation or have been attending for a while, we want to offer you the opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and more about how the congregation works (Sometimes it’s just nice to know who does what.)

But as they say, every journey starts with a single step. So please start your journey by watching the videos below and then attending a Membership Pathways session the next time it is offered.

The History of UU in 15 Minutes or Less (14:32 mins)

Voices of a Liberal Faith – Unitarian Universalists (10 mins)

You’re a Uni-what? (8:27 mins)

After viewing the videos, we encourage you to attend a Membership Pathways session. This minister-facilitated session focuses on Tree of Life UU Congregation (TOLUUC) — who we are, and what our history, purpose and activities are. We also explore what it means to be a member of this congregation. The session is relaxed, conversational, and centered around participant questions. So, join us and ask away!

Directly following the Pathway to Membership session, participants have the option to immediately become members. Anyone who is interested in meeting new people and learning more about our faith and church is invited to participate, even if they aren’t considering membership at this time.

We offer multiple paths to membership. If you have had membership previously at another UU congregation, we invite you to transfer your membership by speaking to our membership development chair. For youth that have completed the Coming of Age program and are 16 years or older, you may become a member after speaking to the membership development chair. We can also offer custom paths to membership. Please contact the membership development chair.

So what does membership entail? Here is our definition of membership according to our bylaws:

Membership

Section 1. Eligibility

Membership in TOLUUC shall be open to all who seek its fellowship and who support and share in its work. Membership shall be contingent upon the completion of the process established by the Membership Development Committee (unless membership is being transferred from another Unitarian Universalist congregation).

Section 2. Responsibilities Members are expected to attend the services of TOLUUC, to contribute regularly to its financial support by making contributions of record, and to participate in its programs and projects.

Reach out to us with any questions:

Judy Stettner, Membership Development Co-Chair membership@treeoflifeuu.org

Sue McGowin, Membership Development Co-Chair membership@treeoflifeuu.org