MEMBERSHIP

The UCA was formed in 1991 to help preserve and strengthen the liberal Christian tradition within the congregations of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches.

Please join us in this task.

Members receive a copy of the UCA journal, The Herald which is published quarterly, notice of events and other publications.

A number of events are organized each year at locations around the country to reflect the geographical spread of the membership.  All members and friends are welcome to join us on these occasions.
  
Congregations may join the UCA as Congregational Members (and receive 6 copies of the Herald).

The UCA is an affiliated society of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches and it is in sympathy with and fully supportive of the Object of the General Assembly.

The UCA is the copyright holder for Hymns of Faith and Freedom.

How you can help . . .

The best way to help the continuing work of the UCA is by becoming a member and supporting UCA events. An application form for membership is provided on the back of this leaflet.  Subscription rates are deliberately kept as low as possible so a further way in which you can help is to consider making an additional donation to Association.

The need for financial support.

A regular income from subscriptions and donations is essential for the UCA to continue its work.  Printing costs for the Herald need to be covered and there are plans for other publications in the near future.  Daybreak and Eventide, a prayerbook for use in individual daily devotions is still available (see the publications page).  A new book by The Rev Dr David Doel, The Man they called the Christ will be available from April 2010.  Other projects are in the pipeline.

All these things need financing and so we appreciate greatly the contributions that we receive from our members, supporters and friends.

Gift Aid Scheme

It is now possible for subscriptions and donations to the UCA to take advantage of the Gift Aid Scheme.  If you pay income tax and you wish to help our finances in this way please complete a Gift Aid declaration.  More information is available from the Treasurer.

Donations and Legacies

Legacies to the UCA are one means of helping to ensure the future.  Members and friends are invited to remember the Association in their will.

Donations and legacies are an important way of supporting the ongoing work of the Association for generations to come.  The Association came into being largely as the result of a generous financial donation and other donations in the years since have supplemented our income and enabled us to keep subscriptions low.

Membership

Current subscription rates are as follows:

Individual membership (UK)  £12
Concessionary rate (UK)   £8
Joint membership(UK)   £18
(Two adults in one household)
Congregational membership   £40 
Members in EU countries   £15
Other overseas members    £20
(Overseas subscriptions by International Money Order where possible please or if paying by personal cheque please consider paying two years at one time to reduce bank charges.) 

Further Information

If you require any further information please contact the Membership Secretary, The Rev Andrew Parker (email address arp9898@hotmail.com)

If you wish to join the UCA please send the appropriate subscription (cheques should be made payable to The Unitarian Christian Association) with your name, full address and email address to:

The Rev Andrew Parker, 260 Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Manchester,  M24 5GL.

After the initial subscription, future subscriptions may be paid by standing order (not direct debit) on April 6th each year.  If you would like to pay this way please ask either the Membership Secretary or the Treasurer for a standing order form to give to your bank.