On May 10th, 2021 the Unitarian Universalist Bay de Noc Fellowship was officially approved as a Welcoming Congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association. The Welcoming Congregation Program is a volunteer program for congregations that want to take intentional steps to be more welcoming and inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities (UUA.org). The Unitarian Universalist of Bay de Noc Welcoming Congregation Committee included Chairperson, Vicki McGaffigan; Board Vice President, Laurie Johnson; and Social Action Committee Chairperson, Gus Olson. See the "About Us" page for more information on the Welcoming Congregation program.