Become a Member

Membership

We are glad that you are exploring membership in Mount Vernon Unitarian Church.

Becoming a member involves taking part in a few brief meetings. After talking about the benefits and responsibilities of membership, we invite you to sign our Membership Book.

Any person 15 years of age or older is eligible to become a member.

We welcome you regardless of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, or national origin.

Path to Membership

Your questions are welcome as you explore joining us as a member. We recommend the following steps.

Attend a Meet and Greet Lunch
Take the class, Intro to MVUC and Unitarian Universalism
Come to a Membership meeting and sign our membership book

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Meet and Greet Luncheons are held about once a month. Your children are welcome. To find out the next date, check at the welcome table on Sundays, and in the weekly newsletter.
Introduction to Mount Vernon Unitarian Church and Unitarian Universalism and MVUC. In a brief class, our minister and volunteers offer information about our UU faith and church life. Questions encouraged.
Introduction to Membership. Meet the minister and a Board member to discuss membership and its responsibilities. With your agreement, you are invited to sign the Membership Book.

Child care is available for all these events. Information about each of them appears regularly in our weekly newsletter.

When You Have Become a Member

After you have signed the Membership Book and become a member, you have a few special events to enjoy:

A welcome from us on New Member Sunday
New Member Dinner
Membership Area Access

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Activities for New Members

Congratulations! We're glad you've signed the Membership Book and have become a member. Because we'd like to welcome you and learn more about you, we invite you to these special events.

Welcome on New Member Sunday. We'll introduce you to the congregation during a Sunday service. New Member Sunday takes place twice a year. It is an opportunity for all of us to learn a bit about you as you are introduced by a member of our Membership Council and welcomed by the Minister.
New Member Dinner. Once a year, current and new members enjoy a potluck dinner together. We celebrate the opportunity to meet you and talk together to learn more about you.
Membership Directory. As a new member, you gain access to our online a directory of members and friends, and other resources in our online system. Manage your contact information so other church members can share updates with you.

MVUC Online Directory

For news and a directory MVUC members and friends, log onto the member's area (using management software, Realm).

Need a username? Get details on the member's area and how to log on.

For a more personal response to your questions, you can contact the Membership Committee Chair at membershipchair@mvuc.org.

For a more personal response to your questions, please contact the Membership Committee Chair at membershipchair@mvuc.org.

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