Worship Associates Committee

Worship Associate Application (PDF)
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Application for the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
Worship Associate Program

In the spring of 2005, when faced with a major change in the ministerial presence at the UUCF, we embarked on a new program to provide selected members of our congregation with opportunities to enter the pulpit and to work with the minister in planning and leading worship. The positive reception from the congregation for the Worship Associates Program has been gratifying; so much so, that we would like to grow this program by extending an invitation to interested individuals in our congregation.

This application, adapted from the "Building a Worship Associates Program" handbook, allows the minister and current Worship Associates to get to know interested individuals a little better. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers! Please take some time to think about the questions. Ponder the questions. With reflection, your answers are likely to become deeper. Feel free to add extra pages with your answers, if needed.

We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Worship Associates Committee

Application for the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick
Worship Associate Program

Please return this form to the UUCF Office on or before March 2, 2008
Name: _________________________________________________
Nickname, if any: _____________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Day Phone: (__________________ Evening Phone: (___________________)
Cell Phone: (___________________)
Email Address: __________________

Expectation/Requirements for applicants:
*Commit to at least one year
*Attend initial training on Saturday, April 5, 2008, and other training sessions throughout the year
*Attend monthly meetings
* Be available to participate monthly in Sunday morning worship services by preparing the worship space, and assisting with portions of the service.
*Be available on a regular basis to participate in the planning and production of other worship services (e.g., the monthly vespers, currently held on the 3rd Tuesday)
*Be willing to engage in an ongoing process of critical reflection about the nature and quality of worship at UUCF.

I. How long have you been associated with the UUCF? ______________
2. How long have you been associated with Unitarian Universalism? ___________
3. Are you familiar with the history and traditions of Unitarian Universalism and this congregation, or are you actively studying these subjects?

4. Please tell us a little about your involvement with this church (classes taken, committees served on, choir, etc.)


5. Have you any previous religious affiliations? _______ If so, please list them.


6. Do you have a personal spiritual practice that you follow on a regular basis (such as Yoga, journaling, etc.)? If so, Please tell us something about it.


7. Do you have any experience in public speaking? _______ If so, please explain.


8. Why would you like to serve as a Worship Associate at the UUCF?


9. What skills, talents, or special knowledge can you offer to the worshipping community?


10. What would you hope to learn from your involvement with the Worship Associate Program?


11. Are there community needs or concerns that you'd like to address?


12. What's important to you about worship?


13. Are there topics or themes you have interest in for future worship services? If so, please discuss briefly.
 

14. Are you able to attend the Worship Associate Training scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.? ______________
15. Anything else you'd like us to know about you?