| Informational Packets for Visitors and New Members |
First-time visitors should be given either a packet of information or individual items, depending on their level of interest.
First-time Visitor's Packet
- Welcome letter from Membership Chair or Minister
- Current congregational brochure
- Current newsletter
- Recent World magazine
- Booklet describing small groups
- Religious Education brochure
- Lifespan RE class booklet
- Path to Membership letter, including invitation to (and dates of) Newcomer classes
- David O. Rankin wallet card: What Do Unitarian Universalists Believe
- Dinner for Eight explanation and invitation
When Visitors Join Give them a packet with the following except for the items they were given at Newcomer classes:
- Letter of Welcome from the membership chair
- Letter of Welcome from the minister
- Canvass Letter, pledge card and return envelope from membership or canvass chair
- Ways to Connect (small groups) booklet
- Polly Guild brochure (UUA Bookstore): Becoming a Member
- David Rankin wallet card (UUA Bookstore): What Do UUs Believe? - Red/Tan (2)
- 7 Principles wallet card (UUA Bookstore): - Tan (2)
- Book - UU Pocket Guide (UUA Bookstore)
- Dinner for Eight invitation
- Phone Directory
Note: Some congregations prefer to mail new members a pledge card and letter explaining stewardship immediately after they join, so it doesn't get lost in other new-member materials and so that it won't be misunderstood that the pledge card should be returned as part of the membership process.
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