The Pathway to Membership at UUCT:  Here's what to do.  To begin, you have three options.  Choose one, two, or all three. 

First Option:

Sign up for a UU 101 class (see RE-Adult), a series of two classes. Learn basic UU history and how the church works.

Second Option:

Sign up for a Building Your Own Theology class.  Reach back into you past for your theological beliefs and learn basic vocabulary to discuss theological ideas and analyze your own ideas in relation to those.

Third Option:

Make an hour-long appointment with Rev. Sara Zimmerman to discuss Unitarian Universalism.

In addition:
Sign the membership book, witnessed by a member and 
make a financial pledge to the church. These demonstrate your commitment to this church.  

The responsibilities of membership:

	Attend church regularly
	Work on your own spiritual development
	Serve on a task group
	Pledge at a stewardship level
	Be involved in service to others
	Connect to the wider UU movement

Our Unitarian Universalist Principles

We the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote

	The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
	Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
	Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
	A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
	The right of conscience and use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large;
	The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
	Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Covenant - Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa  - Approved by Congregational Meeting,  December 14, 2008  

We the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant with one another:

	To strengthen our church community while following our spiritual paths,
	To honor diversity as a source of communal strength and be a welcoming community.

Because our acts and words weave the web that connects us to one another:  

	We accept responsibility for what we do and say,
	We communicate with one another in kindness and support,
	We promote the safety and well being of the congregation,
	We practice the democratic process,
	We support this church with our money and time,
	We make our contributions with compassion and commitment,
	We work together to build a joyful community that affirms peace, justice and spiritual fulfillment,
	We hold ourselves and each other responsible for adhering to this covenant.

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