Membership Criteria
MISSION: By putting God first in our lives and learning and practising Truth Principles we build Loving, Creative and Purposeful Relationships.
When I devote my heart, mind and being to God, my love for God overflows and becomes love for people. Whenever I find that I am not loving people I ask myself how I am not loving God.
Prayer of Protection
The Light of God surrounds us
The Love of God enfolds us
The Power of God protects us
The Presence of God watches over us
Where ever we are, God is. Amen
CRITERIA FOR Unity Church of Truth (UCOT) MEMBERSHIP STATUS
UCOT MEMBERSHIP
• is a formal affiliation with Unity Church of Truth (UCOT), located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• The MEMBERSHIP body holds the voting power of Unity Church of Truth (UCOT) located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• The MEMBERSHIP body, thus, has the authority to determine the future of the MINISTRY and, of course, a corporate responsibility to protect the health and well-being of the MINISTRY.
• The MEMBERSHIP follows the Ontario Not for Profit Charity Act (ONCA)
• The MEMBERSHIP Body approves by resolution the Board approved Members.
UCOT ATTENDEES in our Ministry may apply for Membership if they meet the CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP STATUS (as established by the Board of Trustees/DIRECTORS and approved by the Member body and may vote in the official business of the church.
Requirements:
Attendees, may apply for MEMBERSHIP after meeting the following requirements:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age.
(2) Have a minimum of two years of strong and steady record of attendance of Sunday services and classes, active volunteer service (as needs arise) and regular financial support, as indicated by Ministry records.
(3) Satisfactory completion of the Unity Orientation Program periodically presented by Unity Church of Truth (UCOT)
UCOT MEMBERS Responsibilities:
(1) MEMBERS of Unity Church of Truth endeavor to live in accord with the Jesus Christ principles of Love and Truth as taught by Unity.
(2) MEMBERS will demonstrate a genuine love for our UCOT Ministry, its spiritual purpose and its organizational objectives.
(3) MEMBERS will renew their Membership annually either before or at the Annual Members Meeting.
(4) MEMBERS are responsible to inform the church of any change of address.
(5) MEMBERS accept a responsibility to promote and support the work of this Ministry through involvement, love, financial contributions and actions.
(6) Agrees to act the best interests of this Ministry in terms of behaviours and attitudes in all matters relating to this Ministry.
(7) Satisfactory reading and understanding of the Bylaws of this Ministry.
(8) Conversant with Unity’s basic spiritual teachings and history.
(9) MEMBERS of Unity Church of Truth are entrusted with its health, prosperity, protection and promotion, inside and outside the Ministry.
(10) MEMBERS are expected to attend all ANNUAL and SPECIAL MEMBERS MEETINGS.
(11) Members will sign the following statement on their renewal card annually: “I understand that my Voting-Member status at Unity Church of Truth entitles me to vote as a voting member at Business Meetings called in accordance with the current Bylaws of the Church. I agree to always act in the best interests of Unity Church of Truth in all matters relating to the Ministry through my active involvement, love, financial support and personal actions. I also understand that I am responsible for annually renewing my Membership status on the appropriate renewal form. I also understand that If I want to terminate my membership status, I will do so in writing, as per our bylaws. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the church office in writing of any contact information changes.”
UCOT MEMBERSHIP Privileges:
• MEMBERS are entitled to participate and vote at all ANNUAL and SPECIAL MEMBER MEETINGS.
• MEMBERS may be considered for election to the Board of Trustees of this Ministry if they meet the CRITERIA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEE STATUS (as established by the Board of Trustees and approved by the Member body).