Rule 3.3.4. Multiple Local Congregations.
In many communities the liberal religious movement may be better served by the establishment of two or more member congregations.- It is ordinarily desirable that a new congregation should have the active support and sponsorship of any member congregation or congregations located in the same geographic area.
- The Association will neither initiate nor recognize such a new congregation until after the Association has consulted by mail or by interview with any member congregation or congregations located in the same geographic area. Such consultation shall include a request for letters from the presiding officer of the congregation's governing board and minister of such congregation(s) stating judgment regarding the establishment and/or recognition of the new congregation. The Association may proceed to assist in organizing or recognizing the new congregation despite local protest or objection if the Association believes that such action is in the best interests of the entire movement and that it will strengthen the total Unitarian Universalist position in the community.
Last updated on Friday, November 10, 2006.
