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Also a great resource for those still in seminary doing research.</font></span></font></p><p><span><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">There is also information on working to create healthy CUUPS chapters in your congregations. All chapters must have a covenant with the congregation they are part of and support from the church board and governing bodies.</font></span></p><p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><font color="#000000">Should a congregation need the support of the organization, contact </font></span><font color="#1155CC" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="mailto:chapters.membership@cuups.org" style="font-family: Helvetica;">chapters.membership@cuups.org</a></font><font><span style="">  about creating chapters. 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Many members of our board have served in these settings and area available to share their experiences.</font></span></p> </blockquote> <p><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>For Worship Teams</strong></font></p> <blockquote> <p><span><font face="Helvetica">Worship teams who create gathering opportunities aside from Sunday worship will find information all over this website to create nature-centered community activities.</font></span></p> </blockquote> <p><strong>For Families & Teens</strong></p><blockquote><span><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Paganism is an interest are we are seeing more teens looking for information on. On this website you will find information to support teens in finding healthy resources. 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