All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK, the largest UU congregation, with more than 1,500 members, has no membership rules, just customs, says associate minister Suzanne Meyer. We make the classes convenient. We offer child care. I offer the classes six times a year. Our goal is that you're not a newcomer for more than six weeks before a class comes open.
Frequency is important.
The Roots sessions are minister-led. At the last session we talk very seriously about obligations of membership. Individuals are encouraged to fill out a membership card. Participants are told they are expected to support the church with their time, talent and money. It's not an option.