Pathway to Membership Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church Salisbury and University Gatherings
Welcome!
P U U C
At Piedmont UU Church, we seek Who are we? to: Nurture the Spirit Cherish Diversity We are a vibrant, liberal Cultivate Justice religious tradition, and And Radiate Love! we welcome you on a shared journey of spiritual exploration and fellowship! Let’s begin with our Mission Statement...
What are The Seven Principles? Most churches follow a doctrine or dogma; whereas, UU’s are united by The Seven Principles as a guide. This means we welcome many faith paths--people from various religions or none at all. With the principles as our shared guide, we journey alongside one another on our spiritual paths.
The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism:
Our Sources We follow the Seven Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from the following sources which are as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience: 1. Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life; 2. Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love; 3. Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life; 4. Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves; 5. Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit; 6. Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Our Covenant Love is the spirit of this church and of service its prayer. Right Relations... We covenant to honor all spiritual paths with intentional hospitality, speaks to how To assume the best of one another from our highest selves, we engage with one another To dwell together in peace through kindness, and And to serve one another with calls us to compassion, honoring one another our higher selves. as members of Beloved Community.
Why Join? Vote in congregational meetings ● and, thus, have a voice in our decision making processes What are some of the May serve as a leader on the Board ● privileges of Trustees or one of our many of membership? committees or teams Receive a subscription to the UU ● In addition to being part of a World publication from the UUA Beloved Community that invites and may serve as a delegate to the you to be your best self and to annual General Assembly love one another, members Receive discounts on rentals, and ● also... Rites of Passage are included in membership
In accordance with church bylaws, members Expectations of Members participate in the yearly Generosity Campaign by making an annual pledge. This financial commitment not only sustains the Participate in the life of the church. ● church, it is also a reflection of what this Attend services regularly and vote in community means to you. congregational meetings. Click here to go to our Generosity page for Be a welcoming presence to all. ● more information. Deepen your involvement by sharing ● Once you make your your time, talents, and interests. pledge, we ask that you Pledge and contribute from a place ● submit your gifts in a of generosity. Your gifts sustain our timely manner so that we, in turn, may meet ministry. our ongoing financial Please note: If an individual or family is obligations. experiencing financial hardship, that will not be a barrier to membership. Waivers are available.
What are the steps to becoming a member? 1. Learn more about us through our website, news, UUA.org, and through getting involved. 2. Attend several services which often vary to see if this is a good fit for you. Recorded services are available on the website. 3. Attend a Newcomer Orientation. 4. Make a financial commitment (called a pledge). Your support is what makes our ministry possible. 5. Fill out the membership card found here online. 6. Sign the membership book and attend a new member service to be welcomed into the community!
University Gathering Sanctuary
Our Salisbury Gathering
To Learn More... Visit UUA.org, our denomination’s website Watch Voices of Our Faith (a 10-minute video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XqQ4M97zms for an overview from members and ministers around the country. Again, thank you for visiting our website. We hope to see you soon!
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