Join the Global UU Community
Membership in ICUU connects you to a worldwide network of spiritual learning, leadership development, worship resources, and justice partnerships. Every voice matters. Every community belongs.
Apply for MembershipWhy Membership Matters
Membership in ICUU provides access to a global network of spiritual learning, leadership development, worship resources, and justice partnerships. Through collective engagement, member communities strengthen their institutional capacity and contribute to a shared global mission.
Membership in ICUU is open to any Unitarian, Unitarian Universalist, or free-faith individual or community that affirms our shared values of spiritual freedom, human dignity, and democratic practice.
- Access to global worship resources and liturgies
- Leadership training and development programs
- Voting rights and representation in governance
- Connection to partner churches worldwide
- Mutual aid and solidarity support
- Member directory for networking and collaboration
Membership Categories
Individual Member
Any person globally who affirms our shared values of spiritual freedom, human dignity, and democratic practice.
Emerging Community
Groups with fewer than 50 members or less than 5 years old — supported with reduced dues and mentoring partnerships.
Organisational Member
Established congregations and denominations seeking global connection, resource sharing, and representation.
Founding Partner
Anchor organisations invited to provide foundational support and institutional knowledge during the revival phase.
Membership Dues Overview
ICUU employs a fairness-based dues structure that accounts for local economic context, organisational size, and financial capacity. No community is excluded due to financial limitations.
| Membership Type | Who | Annual Dues | Voting Rights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Member | Any person globally | $10–$50/year (sliding scale) | 1 vote each |
| Emerging Community | Groups <50 members or <5 years old | $25–$100/year | 1 vote |
| Organisational Member | Established congregations/denominations | $100–$2,000/year (by size) | 1 vote per org |
| Founding Partner | Anchor organisations (by invitation) | Negotiated MOU | Advisory seat |
Apply for Membership
A multilingual, accessible application process is available for congregations, organisations, and individuals seeking to join the global federation. Download your application below.
Individual Application
For any person globally who wishes to join ICUU as an individual member and participate in governance.
Download ApplicationOrganisation Application
For established congregations, fellowships, and denominations seeking global membership and representation.
Download ApplicationNational Body Application
For national or regional umbrella organisations representing multiple congregations seeking membership.
Download ApplicationOur Commitment to Equity
No community should be excluded from the global UU family due to financial limitations. ICUU's dues structure is designed with global economic diversity in mind — what a congregation in New York pays will differ from what a fellowship in Nairobi pays, and both are equally valued members.