Constitution of the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta
Preamble
In order to fulfill our chosen mission: To create a caring religious community that respects each individual, seeks truth and meaning, promotes peace and justice, and supports others who share these values, we do hereby ordain and establish this constitution as a covenantal document.
Article I
Name: This organization shall be known as the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta.
Article II
Form: The form of organization shall be a not-for-profit corporation of perpetual duration, according to the laws of the state of Georgia, and shall be fully quaified in compliance with the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Sections 501 (c) (3) , as amended, as a religious and charitable organization. In accordance with the requirements of these laws, upon dissolution, all remaining assets must be assigned to the benefit of the Unitarian Universalist Association or its successor which may qualify as a not-for-profit organization.
Article III
Membership & Governance: Membership in this organization and its form of governance shall be defined in Bylaws in accordance with applicable statutes. Membership implies a covenantal bond to affirm and promote the mission of the church as set forth in the Preamble, but there shall never be any creedal test for membership.
Article IV
Affiliation: This organization shall maintain its status as a independent congregational member of the Unitarian Universalist Association and such affiliate organizations or subsidiary jurisdictions as may be designated from time to time by the governing body and the appropriate authority of the Association.
Article V
Adoption & Amendment: This Constitution shall be effective as of August 15th, 1999 upon affirmative vote of three-quarters of those members present and voting at a duly called meeting of the membership. Subsequent amendments may be proposed by majority vote of the governing body, subject to approval by the membership under the procedures set forth for adoption.