Our church welcomes a diversity of religious beliefs. We encourage all to seek to discover their own individually chosen spiritual values. We as members of UUCP share a respect for reason, spiritual depth, human dignity and social justice. We come together to ponder the paradoxes of existence, to celebrate life, and to foster our hopes for the future.

Learning about Unitarian Universalism

• Discover the wider community of Unitarian Universalists by visiting the Unitarian Universalist Association web site.
• Choose two or three brochures from the literature rack near the front door of the church.
• Talk with members of the congregation during Fellowship Time after each service.
• Talk with our minister, Rev. Marlene Walker, during her office hours or by appointment.
• Contact Rev. Walker via email:
  (not a link)
  
  

Learning about our congregation

• Look for the brochures about our church and our religious education program for children.
• Print your name and contact information in the visitors' book in the church foyer, to get on the church email list and receive important notices and updates.
• Speak with members of the congregation--we love questions!
• Come to our Fellowship Time in the church basement on Sunday morning after the service at about 11:15 and socialize with our members.
• Read the monthly UUCP newsletter, available free online at palouseuu.org.

Becoming better acquainted and connected

1. Please sign the Visitors' Book and give us your contact information.
   
2. Attend a  Newcomers’ Orientation.  You will receive a Welcome Packet with lots of helpful (or ask for one if you can’t attend).
3. Please fill out the Newcomers’ Registration form (on clipboard in foyer) so that you will get information on what is going on and we can get to know you.  You may:
   
   
   • Request that you be entered in the UUCP Directory.
   • Request a permanent name tag to wear at Sunday Services.
   • Get on the UUCP email list so you can receive important announcements
   • You may also request to be on the non UUCP email list for local events of probable interest.
   • Let us put your picture on the photo board in the church basement.
   • Request notification that the monthly Newsletter is available on-line or request a hard copy.
     
   
   
4. Pick up a UUCP Directory. Here you will find contact information on everyone including committee chairs, the Board of Trustees, church staff, etc. and details about meeting times for various groups.
5. Talk to our minister, Rev. Marlene Walker, or secretary Summer Stevens (See Contact Info), or the Outreach Committee chair (Libby Knott) with any questions you might have.  Or look for the yellow name tags at church, if you have questions.  Members of the Outreach committee are eager to visit with you and answer questions.
6. Have children? Enroll them in our excellent Religious Education program, director Janet Guthrie-Granja (See Contact Info).
7. Explore the UUCP website to learn more about us: palouseuu.org and the UUCP library in the basement of the Yellow House which has a nice collection of spiritual and UU books.
8. Making friends:
   
   
   • Sign up for Circle Suppers (small group potlucks in homes). Dates TBA, usually every other month. Coordinator:  Marguerite Thoreson Browne.
   • Participate in a UUCP Social Action project; 2nd Tues of each month, 7pm; Mary Jo Hamilton
   • Join the Small Group Ministry (SGM) program for new friendships and bi-monthly discussions in homes. Contact Janice Boughton, See brochure
   • Join the choir or Offer your own talent, be it musical, speaking, leadership_, etc
   • Enrichment & Social Activities, see separate listing. New groups form as interest and leadership arises.
   
   
9. Making UUCP your spiritual home
   
   
   • Volunteer for church activities. PLEASE fill out a UUCP and YOU participation form. Learn more about how the church community operates by participating on one or more committees or a project team. Giving of your time and talents on a committee or special project will help make our church even better and will enrich your experience, too.
   • Consider making a financial commitment by Pledging to support UUCP programs and the operating budget. See our Stewardship brochure.
   • Learn more about membership by reading Becoming a Member and Meaningful Membership on the UUCP website and in the folder in they foyer. It will help you more fully understand the privileges and responsibilities that go with membership and the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from truly investing yourself in the life of the congregation.
   • Sign the Membership Book and become a part of our amazing congregation.

Becoming a member

• Learn more about becoming a member, by reading about Meaningful Membership on this web site, and speaking with our minister.

No matter how you engage our faith... You are always welcome at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse!