Membership Expectations

What You Can Expect From Chalice

By Rev. Sharon Wylie

Sharon welcoming a congregantExpect to Keep Learning
Chalice is a community that values learning and curiosity. We aren’t here to impose answers on each other, but to explore together.

Expect to Deepen Your Sense of Belonging
If you worship regularly, stay for coffee and conversation, participate in a small group, and volunteer when you can, you can expect to build connections and to begin to develop friendships.

Expect to Receive Care
Fill out a candle card on Sunday mornings. Attend a support group. Schedule time to meet with Rev. Sharon.

Expect Seasons of Discomfort
The theological diversity of our individual beliefs means that each of us will have times of feeling alone. And at church, we will meet people we like, but we will also meet people we don’t like.

Any meaningful spiritual journey has times of restlessness. Staying engaged through your discontent will deepen your relationship to Unitarian Universalism.

Nuts and Bolts

  • Expect to receive an updated member directory annually
  • Expect to receive quarterly pledge statements

What Chalice Expects of Members

Abide by Covenant

Attend and Participate

  • You are expected to attend Sunday worship regularly
  • You are expected to participate, when possible, outside of attending Sunday morning worship. You are strongly encouraged to join a small group that meets regularly
  • When possible, you are expected to attend and vote at Chalice’s annual meeting

Serve the Congregation and Community

  • When possible, volunteer with our service projects
  • Share your gifts and talents with the congregation
  • Reach out to other congregants with care and support

Support the Congregation Financially

  • You are required to make an annual pledge (or to request a financial waiver from the minister)
  • You are encouraged to pledge 3-5% of your income

Nuts and Bolts

  • You are expected to ensure that Chalice has your current contact information
  • You are expected to notify Rev. Sharon if you no longer wish to be a member