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Thinking About Becoming a Member?

Whether you’ve been attending Horizon for a few weeks or a few years, if you’re ready to deepen your experience by becoming a member, we’re ready to welcome you. We welcome people of all beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and physical abilities.

So, if you’re ready, we encourage you to attend our Exploring Horizon Classes. Even if you’ve participated in an Adult Exploration class or one of our social actions projects, attended one of our plays or concerts or just sat in on our Sunday services, this series of two classes is where all your questions get answers!

Exploring Horizon Classes:
Session I – New to UU
Designed for people new to our denomination and those interested in membership at Horizon, these orientation classes are usually offered quarterly on Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings. The classes are usually two and a half hours long and childcare is available upon request.

During the class you will:

• • Share your religious or spiritual journeys.
• • Learn about the history and traditions of Unitarian Universalism and Horizon.
• • Expand your circle of friends at the church.

Session II – How Do U Fit Into UU?
These classes are also scheduled on Saturday mornings or Tuesday evenings usually a week or so after Session I.  They are around 4 hours long and there is a wealth of information presented!  A light lunch or supper is served at the break and childcare is available upon request.

During Session II classes you will:

• • Learn the specifics about how the church and its membership support each other.
• • Learn Learn how to become involved and to enrich your life at Horizon and as a Unitarian Universalist
• • Learn about Horizon’s committee and task force structure and how our members form the leadership of our community.
• • Participate in an open discussion about how Horizon is supported financially through pledges, gifts and our service auctions.
• • Get to know others in the Horizon community, especially those who are also considering membership.

How to Become a Voting Member:
To become a voting member of Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, simply:

• • When you feel ready, sign the membership book and be inducted into provisional membership by the congregation at a special Sunday service. We hope you’ll join our minister at a reception that evening in his home.
• • Get Involved – Attend services and church social activities as often as you are able. Enroll in a church class or small group to deepen your own spiritual practices.
• • Share Your Gifts – Make a financial pledge to Horizon within the first 90 days to become a full voting member. Volunteer to use your time, talents and experience for the good of the church.
• • Live Your Faith – Serve the church and our larger community. Help us bring to life our covenant to treat every person with respect and compassion and our mission of growing spiritually healthy people who promote love and justice in the world.

Do you have Questions:
If you’d like to find out more information about Horizon before joining, we recommend that you:

• • Participate in one of our Adult Religious Education classes, chalice circles, or journey groups.
• • Volunteer! This is a great way to learn about Horizon and get to know our members.
• • Make an appointment to visit with our minister or Director of Lay Ministry.
• • Visit the Welcome Center in our foyer after Sunday services or peruse more of this website.