Just Who is a UPCI Member??
 

We had this discussion a while back and I just read this in my trusty UPCI manual, and thought the bolded part was interesting.

Ah .. the perennial question ... you are a member as long as you pay your dues.

The point of the discussion was that membership was only for ministers. I asked why the Manual addresses the local assembly if they are not members of the org itself. I think I have found the answer. You are a non-voting member of the UPCI if your church is affiliated with the org.

I THINK I read somewhere that ONLY the ministry is a member

It appears that there must have been a contradiction or a mistake or both!:killinme

Actually, what Matt has quoted is what I had always thought. Non-voting member... So what good is membership?

So are you saying the protection of the International Bylaws then does not apply to non-affilated church members?!?

:dunno

THEY NEED A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BOOM!!!!

I guess not, because they are not mentioned as being members of the org. Only affiliated church members are part of the "organization" according to the above.

It makes them feel good... : )

Affiliation is when you turn your buiding over the organization, so I guess affiliated church members have paid their due if they are willing to give their building to the organization...