Membership

The Meaning of Membership at UUFS

Membership is a personal commitment where we aspire:

  • To share talents, energy, and mutual care with each other, as we build a supportive and active community that is open-minded, inclusive, and compassionate.
  • Put the principles of Unitarian Universalism into action within our congregation and beyond, participate in the justice-seeking democratic process of governance, and give financially to nurture the ideals we share.
  • We recommend A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism by John Buehrens, Forrest Church, et al. It is available from our Book Cart on Sundays, at the Los Altos library, and as a Hardcover or Kindle version on Amazon.

Steps to Becoming a Member of UUFS

  1. Contact Our Minister
    If you are in sympathy with UUFS values and are interested in exploring membership, the first step is to make an appointment to meet with Rev. Johnnie. 
  2. Sign the Membership Book in the presence of one of our members and our minister.
  3. Make a Financial Contribution
    Once you have signed our membership book and made a contribution of record to UUFS, you have completed the membership process.
  4. Join an Ingathering
    Our congregation periodically holds an “Ingathering”—a simple ritual at a Sunday Service welcoming new members into the fellowship.
  5. Participate in our Fellowship
    We invite you to participate in UUFS events and activities at a level comfortable for you.

Benefits of UUFS Membership

  • Committing to being part of a supportive community of people who celebrate life together, support each other’s spiritual exploration, and work for a more just and equitable society.
  • Voting on congregational issues and taking an active part in shaping the future of UUFS.
  • Being eligible for elected office at UUFS.
  • Becoming a member of a congregation that is affiliated with a larger movement, through the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) as well as with affiliated groups like the UU Service Committee and the Side with Love campaign.
  • Receiving the quarterly UU World magazine and the Soul Matters monthly packets.