While church membership is not required to take part in worship and the various programs here at Neighborhood, we know from experience that a commitment to membership adds a valuable dimension to participation. The act of officially joining the church is also a powerful demonstration to our children and youth that we take seriously our responsiblities for building a shared religious community.

Many people - especially those who have never belonged to a church before - rightly wonder what responsibilities come along with membership. As a member of Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, you are responsible in at least three ways: To yourself, you owe the pursuit of a personal spiritual journey. To others, you owe participation as a member of a shared community. To the institution, you owe a commitment of financial support in the form of an annual pledge.

To become a member of Neighborhood Church, please sign a white membership card and call the church office to set up an appointment with one of our ministers to sign the membership book. You may also attend one of our quarterly "New to Neighborhood" programs, which provide information on membership and help new members to connect with the church community. The names of new members are read and accepted at monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees. New members are invited to be introduced to the congregation at Welcoming Ceremonies held at various Sunday services. New Member Dinners, hosted by the Welcoming Committee, provide an opportunity for recently joined members to meet new and long-time members alike.

Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church programs, facilities, and operations are funded by contributions from pledging members and friends. While no one will tell you how much to pledge, and no one will be turned away for an inability to pledge, an annual pledge is requested of everyone. If you have questions or concerns about pledging, please call the church office to make an appointment with one of our ministers.

In addition to regular pledging, the long term growth and care of Neighborhood Church is made possible, in part, through the loving and generous donations received by means of individual bequests and lifetime planned gifts. To learn more, click on Planned Giving.