Membership at UUCOV

Whether Unitarian Universalism is new to you or not, we welcome you. We are an inclusive congregation. We believe everyone has the right to pursue their own spiritual path in a loving community.  Please feel free to participate fully in all our events and activities.

Let us get to know you.

Complete a ‘Visitor Card’ to let us know how we can invite you to activities or events that might interest you.

Get to know us.

Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Connection, or read all about UUCOV on our website at www.uucov.org.

Become involved.

This is how you will start becoming a part of the congregation, and in return, the people of UUCOV will become a community for you.

• Nurture your spiritual growth independently and in fellowship. In addition to attending Sunday worship services, consider joining a fellowship group, singing with the choir, or participating in one of our adult program classes.
• Enjoy the fellowship of others by coming to social events such as our Meatless Monday Pot-Luck dinners, beach gatherings, or small group dinners.
• Share your time and talents by participating in one of our annual activities such as helping out with the annual auction or participating in social justice activities.

We’d love to help you connect with a UU program that matches your needs and interests.  You can fill out a ‘Newcomer Information’ form at Pathways (see below) or get one from our membership team to let us know how you would like to get involved with our community.  Contact membership@uucov.org.

Support UUCOV financially.

Member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) are financially independent, self-sustaining institutions. We encourage you to make a pledge to the congregation. Our Stewardship Committee Chair or Treasurer can answer your questions.

Discuss membership and attend a ‘Pathways’ class.

To learn more about Unitarian Universalism and UUCOV, please join us for a two hour group meeting.  You will also meet and get to know other newcomers, the Minister, and Membership Team. Future meeting dates and times will be scheduled to accommodate participants.  To register, contact our Membership Team at membership@uucov.org.

Sign the membership book.

The membership book is kept in the minister’s office. Your signature can be witnessed by our Minister, the Membership Team, or the Board president or vice-president. Contact any of them when you are ready to sign and become a member, or you may wish to establish a relationship to the congregation as a pledging friend.  Whatever type of involvement you decide on, you are welcome to participate in all our events and activities. Only members can vote at our annual meeting on items such as budgets and by-law changes.