Membership in the Association of UU Transitions Professionals (AUUTP), formerly known as the Guild of Interim Religious Educators (GIRE), is open to those who have completed the Transitional Religious Leadership Training and who are members of a Unitarian Universalist professionals’ organizations such as the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA), the UU Ministers Association (UUMA), or the Association for UU Music Ministries (AUUMM), etc.

If you haven’t taken the training, you can find out when it will be offered next and how to register HERE.

Members enjoy these benefits:

• The first year of free membership!
• Supporting an organization that supports transitional religious professionals.
• Participating in the transitions professionals’ monthly support calls.
• Receiving discounts for professional education opportunities.
• Members enjoy early registration for classes and trainings.
• Receiving invitations to special events specially designed for transitions professions.

Steps to Become a Member

Step 1: Complete the Membership Registration Form

Step 2: Pay Your Membership Dues for July 1. 2025 to June 30, 2026. You can use the “Donate” button below to make a payment of $35 for membership. The annual registration fee is $35.00 and is waived for the first year of membership. And if you wish to make a donation at this time it will be used to further the good work of interim religious education — we welcome your generosity. Please select from the donation options below:

Your registration fee or generous donation to the Association of Unitarian Universalist Transitions Professions (AUUTP) helps us to continue our vital work in supporting transitional professionals. We deeply appreciate your contribution- thank you for your support!