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🌈 Membership Criteria & Guidelines

Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc.

The following Membership Criteria & Guidelines ensure that all members align with the sacred mission, values, and teachings of Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. These principles affirm LGBTQIA+ inclusion, religious freedom, and sacred self-expression, while maintaining spiritual integrity and community harmony.

📌 ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Membership is open to all individuals and religious entities who:

  • Affirm the Sacred Teachings of Universal Rainbow Faith, including the belief that LGBTQIA+ identities, gender expressions, and personal appearance are divinely ordained.

  • Commit to Respect & Equality for all members, embracing a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, hate speech, or harassment.

  • Recognize Religious Self-Expression as a fundamental right, including:

    • Gender-affirming dress, pronouns, hairstyles, and religious attire.

    • LGBTQIA+ relationships and families as sacred.

    • Religious freedom in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.

  • Uphold spiritual principles of inclusivity, compassion, and self-acceptance.

🔹 Note: Membership is not limited by gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, or background.

📌 ARTICLE II: TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

1️⃣ General Membership (Individuals)

  • Open to all who align with URF teachings.

  • May attend services, events, and access spiritual guidance.

  • Includes both non-voting and voting members.

2️⃣ Clergy & Ministerial Membership

  • Open to those seeking ordination and spiritual leadership roles.

  • Must complete URF ministerial training and adhere to religious doctrine.

3️⃣ Affiliate Church Membership

  • Open to churches, centers, or spiritual groups aligning with URF’s teachings.

  • Must support LGBTQIA+ inclusion and sacred self-expression.

📌 ARTICLE III: LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION

🙌 Attendees

  • Individuals who attend services and events.

  • May donate or support URF financially.

  • Not considered formal members and do not hold voting rights.

💖 Non-Voting Members

  • Supporters who have signed the URF Membership Pledge and make occasional or one-time contributions.

  • Receive access to spiritual resources, newsletters, and participation in community events.

  • Do not vote in annual meetings or church decisions.

🗳️ Voting Members

  • Members who:

    • Have formally affirmed URF’s teachings through the Membership Pledge.

    • Make regular, identifiable financial contributions (e.g., monthly donations or annual tithe).

    • Participate in the spiritual life of the church.

    • Are eligible to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting and other decision-making gatherings.

📌 ARTICLE IV: RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP

✅ Rights of Members

  • Religious protections for gender identity, expression, dress, and pronouns.

  • Participation in URF ceremonies, sacraments, and weekly services.

  • Access to spiritual guidance, resources, and sacred spaces.

  • Eligibility for leadership, ordination, and service roles.

  • The ability to propose new initiatives or teachings to the Board.

✅ Responsibilities of Members

  • Honor the sacred tenets of URF in daily life and community involvement.

  • Respect all members’ identities and religious expressions.

  • Abide by URF’s ethics of inclusion, love, and equality.

  • Support the mission of LGBTQIA+ religious advocacy and liberation.

📌 ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE

  • Individuals: Apply via Membership Pledge affirming your commitment to URF teachings.

  • Clergy & Ministers: Apply for ordination through our spiritual training program.

  • Affiliate Churches: Apply through formal church affiliation agreement.

Membership is overseen by the Board of Directors and the Clergy Council.

📌 ARTICLE VI: MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION & DISCIPLINE

Grounds for Revocation:

  • ❌ Discrimination, hate speech, or harassment against LGBTQIA+ persons.

  • ❌ Misrepresentation of URF teachings or use of membership for harmful agendas.

  • ❌ Rejection of core spiritual values, including gender inclusivity and religious freedom.

Membership matters are handled with compassion and integrity by the URF Board of Directors.

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