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membership
At Old Ship we find a community that nurtures us spiritually and supports our growth. It is a community filled with love, humor and intelligence. The congregants are an interesting and inquisitive group. Together we learn what makes each of us unique - and how our individual talents benefit our community as a whole.
What does it mean to be a member? By signing the Membership Book you are affirming your connection and commitment to Old Ship and to an open-minded, reasoned, compassionate and inclusive approach to life and spirituality. We will offer support to you as you develop your own spirituality. Ours is a cooperative environment, one that thrives when our members share of themselves. Your participation and support are crucial to ensure that our congregation sustains itself now and into the future. We welcome your thoughts and ideas. We ask that you share your time, talents and financial support to keep Old Ship on course. As a member you will be able to vote and participate in the decision-making process of the church. What is the difference between a "member" and a "friend"? Members have signed the Membership Book, made a financial commitment and are able to vote at the Annual Meeting and hold a position on the Board of Trustees. Although many "friends" are quite active at Old Ship and support the church financially, they have not signed the Membership Book and are not able to vote or hold a Board of Trustees position. Committing Financially Old Ship needs your financial support to continue to be the place that we care for and that cares for us. Consider the value you place on all that Old Ship offers - inspirational sermons, thought provoking classes, an excellent religious education program for our children, caring, connection and camaraderie. Keep in mind the various worthy causes we support with a portion of our Sunday offering going where help is needed most. Our members bring to our attention many worthy causes. Please give thought to where you can commit and make a difference. If you'd like to know more about becoming a member at First Parish, Old Ship, please contact our Nurturing Community Chair, Sharon Prehn or our office administrator, Lisa Beck. "Here the act of joining rarely signifies an arrival at one's religious destination. Much more often it represents a new departure. It may mean a new departure down your old path. It may mean the charting of a path unknown to you before. In either case, in joining with us a large part of what you are doing is renewing your commitment to yourself, to your own spiritual development . . . In addition, and just as important, in joining this church you give added strength and energy to it and to all of us who have joined before you. We need you. We need your moral and spiritual support and your financial support as well. We need your thoughts. We need your dreams. This church is no greater than the vitality brought to it by its members." F. Forrester Church |
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