Info for Members
- What is Membership?
- Member Resources
- Simple Church
- Your Pledge
- Article II Resources
- Leadership Opportunities
Membership Matters
On the individual level, membership in First Universalist calls us to grow. It encourages us toward ongoing growth that lasts a lifetime and helps us become the best human being we can be.
On the community level, membership calls us to join in covenant with other members of First Universalist and other Unitarian Universalists everywhere. A covenant is a sacred promise, a mutual agreement about how we will be together in our congregations and how we will be in the world.
When we join as members, we enter a covenant of trust that we will care for and help one another, that we will work together towards our shared mission and vision. This truly matters, and we are so glad you’re here to learn more about membership at First Universalist.
Membership Policy
To learn about the church’s policy on membership, click here.
Connections Guide
Through learning, loving, working, and nurturing our creative energies together, we strive to transform ourselves, our communities and the world in which we live. Looking to get connected to programs at First Universalist? Take a look at our Connections Guide, and reach out if you’re interested in learning more about a specific group or program.
Click Here to View our Connections Guide
Communications Guide
This handbook is a guide to the communications tools available to various groups at First Universalist Church of Denver. Each section includes the following information for each communications tool:
- DESCRIPTION: A brief overview of each tool and its uses at First Universalist.
- USERS: Those who might wish to use the tool to share information to others.
- MANAGERS: Those who have administrator access or operational control of the tool.
- CONTACT: The person to reach for those who need assistance or have questions.
Log in to access our directory of members, find church groups, view your current pledge, and see your giving history.
Click the image to log in to Simple Church CRM.
Church Leadership
Looking for information on the governance and elected leadership of First Universalist Church? Want to read minutes from Board meetings, financial reports, or church policies? Visit our Leadership page.
Your generous support sustains the work of our church and its ministries. Thank you.
Make a Pledge
Each Spring, we ask Members of the church to make a pledge of financial support for the coming Fiscal Year (which runs July 1 – June 30). These pledges provide the majority of funds for our operating expenses. To make your pledge, click here to go to our stewardship page where you can find the pledge form.
Manage Your Pledge
What is Article II?
Article II is the section of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws that has the language at the heart of our faith for many of us as UUs. It includes the seven principles and the six sources of the faith. It also contains the purposes of the UUA as an organization, a statement of inclusion, and a section on freedom of belief.
Summary of Key Themes and Points Made During First Universalist of Denver Article II Listening sessions and other Inputs Received by Delegates
Our delegates to the upcoming UUA General Assembly in Pittsburgh (June 21-25) have drafted a summary of the Congregational listening sessions and other inputs they have received regarding the proposed revisions to Article II of the UUA bylaws. They are sharing it via the link below for you to review and to provide any additional inputs to jehrmann@merid.org. While each delegate is free to vote their conscience during the GA, they will be taking the views of the Congregation into account as they make those decisions.
Proposed Changes to Article II
Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Bylaws, Principles and Purposes, is the foundation for all of the work of our UUA and its member congregations and covenanted communities. In June 2023, delegates from UU congregations will vote whether to advance the proposal for a year of study and discernment before a final vote that would be held in June 2024.
Learn more about the process and the proposed changes in First Universalist’s summary:
Article II Workshops
The following workshops are open to all Unitarian Universalists. Whether or not you submit a suggestion or idea, we encourage you to join us for one or more of these workshops. Register below.
- Amendment Discussion Workshop #1
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Register now for the May 11th workshop - Amendment Discussion Workshop #2
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Register now for the May 18th workshop - Amendment Discussion Workshop #3
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Register now for the May 21st workshop
Join the Discussion
Frequently Asked Questions
UUA Resources
Everything you need to know about Article II and its proposed changes, from the UUA.
You have a place at First Universalist.
First Universalist Church places great value on lay leadership, and we need you. Your talent, your time. If you want to grow as a volunteer, as a member of this congregation, and as a human being, we want to help.
To help you connect with the best volunteer role to match your skills, interests and gifts, please reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Natalie Burside-Bostow at natalie@firstuniversalist.org.