We are excited to welcome you into our community! Anyone can participate in Sunday worship and activities without becoming a member for as long as they want. We invite you to join us, and take some time to decide whether USNF feels like a spiritual home to which you would like to make a commitment. In the process, we invite you to talk to other members and our staff to answer questions and support your exploration.
People tend to feel more connected once they do become members. Becoming a member is a way to commit to being a part of our community and our faith tradition. You will sign our membership book, one that dates back to 1944, and is a living record of who we are.
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Why Become a Member?
- I want to be in a beloved community where I don’t have to think like everyone else to be loved.
- I want to be with people who value compassion, justice, love and truth, though they have different thoughts and opinions about all sorts of things.
- I want to be with people who see me in me goodness and dignity, who also see my failings and foibles, and who still love me.
- I want to be with people who feel their inter-connection with all existence and let it guide their footfalls upon the earth.
- I want to be with people who are willing to walk the tight rope that is life and who will hold my hand as I walk mine.
-Excerpted from
"I Want to Be With People" by Dana E. Worsnop
Membership Process
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know you are interested in starting your membership journey.
- We will provide readings and videos for you to learn more about Unitarian Universalism if you are new to the faith.
- If you'd like, you can speak with members, the minister, and/or staff to learn more, ask questions, and share about your process.
- When you're ready, sign the book to make your membership official.
- Celebrate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I become a member?
For many people, becoming a member of our congregation leads to deeper connections, greater involvement, and stronger relationships. It signifies their commitment to be a part of this community and to learn and grow in their own faith and spiritual development.
How much do I have to pay?
Members are asked to make an annual pledge of financial commitment to the Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence, based on what they are able to contribute. Consider our "What's My Fair Share" heart giving guide [PDF] as you decide your pledge. The minister or a member of our stewardship team can give you more information.
Can I get involved before I become a member?
Both members and non-members can serve in non-elected positions on most commitees, projects and teams. For many people, this kind of involvement is a great way to learn more about the congregation and get to know people better. Many say that working on a team or committee has been an essential part of their involvement as well as their spiritual growth. We also know that people have many commitments and that the time is not always right. Please feel free to ask about any team or committee that interests you.
