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PATH TO MEMBERSHIP
Beginning September 16, 2018
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PATH TO MEMBERSHIP
 
If you are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism (UU) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York (UUCY), please consider attending our fall “Path to Membership” classes.  This program is designed for visitors and friends.  At the end of the program, participants will have the option to join the UUCY. 
Topics will include:
  • History of UU
  • UU Theology
  • UUCY History (1955-2018)
  • UUCY Governance & Structure
  • Meet UUCY leaders
  • Connect with other newcomers
 
Path to Membership Classes: Sundays after Service (11:30 am -1:00 pm)
Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain insights and make new friends. Child Care will be provided.  Here are the details:
  • Class #1:  Sept. 16 (Lunch provided in the Lobby; Class in Carriage House Sunroom) 
  • Class #2:  Sept. 30 (Brown-bag lunch; Carriage House Sunroom)
  • Class #3:  Oct. 14 (Lunch provided in the Lobby; Class in Carriage House Sunroom) 
  • Class #4:  Oct. 28 (Brown-bag lunch; Carriage House Sunroom)
  • Signing Day Breakfast: Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.  (Breakfast in the Carriage House Parlor, followed by ceremony during Sunday Service.)
 
Visit the Welcome Desk in the lobby for more information.
To register:  Deb Gogniat, gogniatd@gmail.com, (717) 578-3085
Please be sure to indicate if you will need childcare, or if you have dietary restrictions.
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Benefits and Responsibilities of UUCY Membership

Benefits
  • You are welcomed as a committed member of our religious community
  • You can vote at our congregational meetings
  • You are not charged an honorarium for the minister (Weddings & Unions, Child Dedications, Memorial Services), or for use of our spaces for your ceremonial event
  • You will receive the UU World magazine
  • You will be listed in the Directory of Members and Pledging Friends
  • You will have facilities rental privileges at a discounted rate
  • You may Chair Committees, or serve as a Board or Program Council Leader
  • You may request to serve as Delegate to the District Annual Meeting and/or national Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly
Responsibilities
  • Deepen your spiritual practice by regularly attending Sunday services
  • Covenant to be positive in relationships with other Congregants and with the staff
  • Participate in Congregational life
  • Support the Congregation at least annually with an identified financial contribution within your means
  • Assist with Common Good, our Sunday service hospitality network
  • Attend the two Congregational meetings per year, usually one in Spring and one in Fall
  • Permit the closest, upper parking spaces for visitors and new-comers by parking in the lower lot or on the streets nearby
  • To reserve the Directory of Members and Pledging Friends for UUCY activities and matters, not for commercial  enterprises
  • To support the work of the Congregation by hands on activities

What Does UU Mean? | Home Study Module

Keep in touch.  Ask questions.  Discuss.
Connect with the Minister
During the home study period of this New UU orientation, Reverend Parks invites you to be in contact with her:
  • Chat with her after the Sunday service
  • E-mail her.
  • Phone her:  717-845-8212 x103
  • Set up an appointment for a personal visit
Watch Unitarian Universalist Multi-Media
YouTube Curated by UUCY
  • Unitarian Universalism: You're a Uni-What?
  • "WHY I'M A UNITARIAN" Part 2 - Sermon Part 1
  • "WHY I'M A UNITARIAN" Part 3 - Sermon Part 2
  • 'Universalism' - Part 1 of 3
  • 'Universalism' - Part 2 of 3
  • 'Universalism' - Part 2 of 3
  • "Why Atheists Come To Church" - Part 1
  • "Why Atheists Come To Church" - Part 2
  • "Why Atheists Come To Church" - Part 3
  • Why Are There No UU Mega-churches?


Enjoy this video, "Voices of a Liberal Faith," which was co-produced by UUCY members, Winnie McDonagh and David Alcorn. 

Read 
  • Check the brochure rack inside the front door of our main building, just to the left and before the coat racks. There is information on a variety of topics.  Please take the ones that are of interest to you
  • “Fifty Years of Growing” A Brief History of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, Pennsylvania
Explore Unitarian Universalist Websites
  • Unitarian Universalist Association
  • Your individual study will necessarily involve extensive use of the Unitarian Universalist web site, which is rich with information and links
  • Central East Region (formerly the Joseph Priestley District)
  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York website
  • Peruse all of the UUCY webpages

Discover:
  • What is Unitarianism?
  • What is Universalism?
  • When did the two denominations merge and why?
  • What is the governance of Unitarian Universalism?
  • What is “congregational polity”?
  • How do Unitarian Universalists choose their ministers?
  • What regions are there and districts are there?
  • What does the JPD encompass and what does it have to offer UUCY?
  • What benefits and responsibilities exist for a UUCY member?
Use the topics at the bottom of the UUA web site home page to begin learning about the topics that interest you.  Share your surprises and delights with the group.  And your questions!
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