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. A prayerbook for use in individual daily devotions and in worship groups has just been published. (see the publications page). Other books for publication are in the pipeline and also leaflets for use in Unitarian and Free Christian churches and chapels.
All these things need financing and so we appreciate greatly the contributions that we receive from our members, supporters and friends.
Gift Aid Scheme
Unfortunately, under current HM Revenue and Customs’ rules it is not possible to Gift Aid membership subscriptions to the UCA. However, any other donations can take advantage of the Gift Aid scheme. If you pay income tax and you wish to make a donation towards the work of the UCA please also 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) £10 Concessionary rate (UK) £5 Joint membership(UK) £15 (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.
