Membership Committee

Our Mission: The Membership Committee is responsible for helping all members, friends, and visitors feel welcome and connected to the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church.

The Membership Committee meets the second Monday of each month at the church. For more information, contact Membership@melroseuu.org.

Programs of the Membership Committee

Circle Suppers

Three or four times a year, the committee coordinates potluck dinner gatherings at members' home. As many as ten dinners are held concurrently for 7-9 adults, with the specific intention of developing new relationships within the congregation.

Other Responsibilities of the Membership Committee

Welcoming Members and Newcomers

• Greeting
  The committee schedules greeters for Sunday services who are responsible for welcoming members and new visitors. The greeter may conduct brief Church tours, answer questions, and provide literature on UU beliefs and history, and our Church's programs. The greeter also follows up as appropriate with notes to visitors.
• New Members
  The committee sponsors newcomer luncheons for individuals who are interested in learning more about UU principles and our congregation. Those who choose to join the Church are recognized at a New Member Sunday service coordinated jointly with Religious Services.
• Outreach
  The committee, with input from Church members, identifies individuals who may have become distanced from the Church and follows up with them through notes, phone calls or referral to the Minister or Caring Ministry group.

Organize Social Events

• Intergenerational events
  Several times a year the committee organizes all-church social events where children and adults, members and visitors can get to know one another better and feel connected to the community. Examples of past functions have been an Ice Cream Social, a Square Dance, a Chili Cook-Off Contest, a Mardi Gras Night and a St. Patrick's Day Potluck and Dance.

Maintain Membership Information:

• Roster
  The committee, with the Church Administrator and Collector, reviews and maintains the accuracy of the membership list. This is particularly important for voting and payment of dues to the Unitarian Universalist Association.
• Directory
  The committee, with the Church Administrator, maintains the all-church directory, which is published annually.
• Photo Board
  The committee maintains a photo board in the Parish Hall to assist individuals in getting to know the names and faces of congregation members and friends.
• Nametags
  The committee maintains, with the Church Administrator, nametags for members and friends used at Sunday services.