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Membership Committee

Updated October 15, 2006

Chair: Lori Reyna

The Membership Committee of First Parish Church, Chelmsford is dedicated to the task of welcoming newcomers and helping friends make decisions about membership. They guide newcomers through the church and help them find their way into the life and ministries of the church. Along with the minister, they educate newcomers, friends, and existing members on the meaning of membership.

The committee’s responsibilities include

• making sure there is someone to greet each Sunday
• running newcomer informational luncheons each year
• organizing one New UU workshop each year
• keeping track of newcomers
• holding an annual new member reception and service
• keeping brochures stocked and visitor information in the pews
• helping visitors feel at home during social hour
• finding ways to reach out to the larger community

The chair is responsible for working with the collector, clerk, and the minister in identifying prodigals and maintaining an active membership list as best as possible.

Greeter's Guide

Committee members: Chris Sweetnman, Diana Keohane, Judy Consentino, Lori Reyna, Sue Sheedy, Karen Psaledakis

First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Chelmsford, MA