Any person may become a voting member of this congregation who is in sympathy with its purpose and program, has signed the membership book, and makes an annual contribution of record. It is generally understood that all members should have an understanding of history and the current situation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. It is especially understood that membership is open to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Withdrawal of membership may be made by written request to the secretary of the congregation. Such a notice shall be transmitted to the Board of Trustees.
Many bylaws state a minimum age for membership.
Some differentiate general membership from voting membership, requiring a voting member to be 18 or older and to have made a financial contribution of record within the past year. Some provide for a waiting period between becoming a member and having the voting privilege, typically thirty or ninety days. Voting membership in nonprofit institutions may be defined by state or provincial law, with which bylaws should be in compliance. In some cases state or provincial laws may state that any member of an organization may be an officer. This could be an important consideration in establishing the lower age limits for membership.