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Joining

Is Membership Required?

No. If you find yourself attending Sunday services or other activities at the Fellowship on a regular basis, we hope that you will consider becoming a member, but membership is not required for participation in most areas in the life of the Fellowship.

How Does​ One Become a Member?

Membership in the Fellowship is open to anyone 14 years old or older who is in sympathy with its activities and willing to contribute to its financial support. People become members by completing new-member orientation and signing the membership book, subject to affirmation by the Board of Directors. Introductory classes for prospective members and those seeking more information are held twice a year. Check the calendar or contact the office at 515-292-5960 or uufa@uufames.org for information.

What Do​es Membership Entail?

There are no legal obligations connected to membership. You gain voting rights for the larger issues that are put to a congregational vote, and you accept the moral obligation to support the Ames Fellowship and Unitarian Universalist Association.

The Fellowship pays annual dues for each member to our district and national associations. This includes a subscription to the quarterly magazine UU World.

Like all Unitarian Universalist congregations, the UUFA is completely self-supporting. Members donate their time and money to keep us going. Financial contributions from the members pay for salaries, the mortgage, building upkeep, and everything else. Time contributions provide religious education, leadership, minor repairs and upkeep of building and grounds, office help, and much more (including this website).

Thinking About Membership?

Whether you've been regularly attending the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (UUFA) for a few months or a few years, you may feel it might be time to deepen your commitment to the UUFA by becoming a member. If you've decided that the UUFA is your spiritual home and you're ready to deepen your understanding of Unitarian Universalism, then you should consider our membership class.

What is the membership class?

Designed for people considering membership at the UUFA and information seekers, this class is offered twice a year.  During the class, you will:

  • Share personal religious or spiritual journeys
  • Learn about the history and traditions of Unitarian Universalism and the UUFA
  • Hear how you can become involved at the UUFA
  • Expand your circle of friends at the UUFA

What else is necessary to join?

  • Make a commitment to support the UUFA financially (a pledge)
  • Sign the membership book on New Member Sunday
  • Be formally affirmed into membership by the Board of Directors

For information about the dates of the next membership class, or to sign up, please phone the Fellowship office 292-5960, or sign up at the Visitors' Table on Sunday morning.

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