I’ve keyworded this sub like I’ve got nothing else to do. I’m currently in a membership class and I like it— but for some reason, online and in person people are so vague about the following questions I have that it starts to deter me from deciding to become a member.

Can anyone answer these questions in the most black and white way?

1. How much does it cost to be a member? Is it a sliding scale, percentage of income, depends on what you can give, a flat amount, depends on the congregations, most congregations do what?

2. What does becoming a member do other than give me the ability to vote and upkeep the grounds?

3. Is there something else I am missing other than identifying that this is my place and I promise to abide by our morals and values?

I don’t want to be rude in the class, but not addressing the elephant (money, something a lot of people struggle with) seems a little off putting.