Membership Benefits
Once you are a Member in Good Standing of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries
you will automatically receive:
- Our monthly email newsletter Beyond the Walls which will inform you of the actions of your elected leadership in advancing the cause of Community Ministry within the Unitarian Universalist Association, as well as career-enhancing tools and information and news of your fellow members;
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the UUSCM Code of Professional Practice – guidelines for staying in right relationship
Resources and templates for community ministry clergy seeking formal affiliation and lay ministers seeking congregational commissioning
- Access to our members-only private Facebook group where you can network with other Community Ministers;
- The right to vote for Officers and Directors in the leadership of UUSCM and the eligibility to run for office yourself;
- Admission to our events at the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association each year, including our Pub Night meet-up on Friday, the clergy gathering during Ministry Days, the community ministry meet-up, and an opportunity to display promotional materials related to your ministry at the UUSCM Booth in the Exhibitors' Hall;
- The opportunity to obtain an official Member ID badge for identification in public witness;
- Access to our email Listserv where you can conduct email conversations with other members;
- Access to the Members Only section of this web site where you will find articles, booklets, guides, sample congregational covenants and many other resources for empowerment, support, learning, and recognition, including education and outreach resources for Community Ministry Sunday;
- Access to support and assistance from the UUSCM Good Officer for navigating community ministry challenges with other organizations, congregations or ministers
- Access to UUSCM online meetings for collegial support and camaraderie, offered once per quarter in a Zoom video meeting room.
- Access to collaboration and networking with other UU partner organizations to extend your outreach efforts;
- Discounted membership dues for UUMA available to UUSCM members
