According to the bylaws of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, each year, every voting member must renew their membership.
Article IV. Section 3. #2 Existing Members. To retain active membership rights, each member must indicate a desire to remain a member by completing and returning to the church a yearly membership renewal card or such other document as approved and distributed by the Board. If no current membership renewal card or approved document is on file prior to the annual membership meeting, that person becomes inactive and cannot serve on the Board of Trustees or vote at any membership meeting.
The first week of October, membership renewal forms were mailed to everyone who was a voting member in 2021.
Membership has its priviledges.
Section 4. Powers of Active Members.
Each active member of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing shall have the following powers
A. To vote at any membership meeting at which the member is present. This is a members' only privilege.
B. Serve on ministry teams - Open to everyone but team leadership requires membership because of access to contact information.
C. Offer suggestions in writing to the minister(s) or Board of Trustees as may seem advisable for the good of this ministry. Open to everyone but your voice as a member has more impact.
D. Contact the Unity Worldwide Ministries Regional Representative or the Unity Worldwide Ministries directly for guidance, support, or information on available resources.
E. Participate in all activities and programs of the ministry. Open to everyone.
F. Be eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees. Mandatory
G. Speak in debate at any membership meeting according to the rules provided for debate. Non members may only speak by invitation and approval of the members at the meeting.
NOT A MEMBER? If you are interested in becoming a voting member of Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, email revsharonketchum@gmail.com to express your interest.
There will be a virtual session for anyone applying for membership.
This will be an opportunity to learn how the basic teachings and history of Unity and how Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing operates.
At the end of the session, you are not required to apply for membership, but you will have a broader understanding of Unity teachings and how your local ministry operates.
Let's face it the ministry is not a building or a minister, it is you!