An Open Invitation to New and Potential Members of the St. Augustine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

"Have you been seeking a religious community where you can grow spiritually through open discussion with others; a group that respects the dignity of every person and their right to a personal set of beliefs;  a group that is democratic in policy and operation?   If so, you might want to consider becoming a part of the St. Augustine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Membership gives you the opportunity to experience all facets of this Fellowship including taking an active part in the congregation on boards and on committees, and having a voice and vote on every issue that affects the Fellowship."

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Augustine (UUFSA) is a lay-led, democratically governed, all volunteer congregation.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss any questions that you may have and explain more about the Fellowship and Unitarian Universalism. Representatives of the Membership Committee are at the entrance to the Fellowship every Sunday morning, and we can also be contacted on this website. We would enjoy talking with you. 

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When you decide to join our Fellowship, it means that you have visited us a few times or more, and you’re interested in participating in a liberal religion based upon the following seven principles, which the Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:

 The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

 Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

 Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

 The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

 The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

 Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

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Choosing to sign our Membership Book reflects that you embrace the above principles and are respectful of differing religious views.

Membership means you are looking for a community where you can be yourself and be accepted and supported by the members of the Fellowship in your own search for truth. And where you will endeavor to do the same for others. 

This is a place where you can learn about religion, discuss it, and join others in putting your beliefs into action. We come here to ask the important questions and to consider the answers given by other thinkers. We come here for many reasons; but most of all, we come to join with each other in our personal search for truth, meaning, purpose and in community. 

Finally, by signing the Membership Book you do something else — you say to the congregation that you are willing to participate financially and to take the opportunity to share your time, energy and creativity in order to support the Fellowship.

May we stand up for what we believe. May we all stand up for liberal religion, tolerant of views other than our own, accepting of each other's positions in life, and giving of ourselves so that our world will be more just and more humane for all people. 

- The Membership Committee

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