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Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association The undersigned, being       natural persons of lawful age, all of whom reside (Number) within       , hereby adopt the following Articles of Association for (Name of State) the purpose of organizing an Unincorporated Church Association at a meeting called for that purpose, and do hereby execute in the following Articles of Association: Article One The name of this Association and the name by which it shall be known is       , referred to below as the Association. (Name of Association) Article Two Name Purposes The objects and purposes of this Association shall be as follows: A. The specific and primary purposes for which the Association is formed are to operate for the advancement of religion, education, and relief of the poor and for other charitable purposes, by the distribution of its funds for such purposes, and particularly for       . (Describe Special Charitable Purpose) B. The general purposes for which the Association is formed are to operate exclusively for such religious, educational, and poverty relief purposes as will qualify it as an exempt organization under 26 U.S.C.A. § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations which qualify as tax exempt organizations under the Internal Revenue Code. C. This Association shall have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on unincorporated associations generally under the laws of       , (Name of State) provided, however, that the Association is not empowered to engage in any activity that is not itself in furtherance of its purposes as set forth in Paragraphs A and B of this Article, nor is it empowered to engage in any activity mentioned in Paragraph D or E of this Article. D. This Association shall not, as a substantial part of its activities, carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, nor shall it participate or intervene (by publication or distribution of any statements or otherwise) in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association Page 1 of 5 E. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of this Association shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any member, officer, or trustee of this Association, on dissolution or otherwise. On liquidation or dissolution, all assets of this Association remaining after payment or provision for all debts and obligations shall be distributed and paid over to such fund, foundation, or corporation organized and operated for charitable or religious purposes as the board of Trustees shall determine, and as shall at the time qualify as a tax-exempt organization under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. F. For the purpose of carrying out its objects and purposes, the Association may acquire, receive, and hold in its own name, by purchase, gift, grant, or bequest, any real or personal property, and may transfer, sell, mortgage, convey, lease, or otherwise use the same, subject to and in accordance with these Articles of Association and any Bylaws of the Association subsequently adopted, consistent with the charitable purposes for which the Association is formed. Article Three Property; Dedication A. The property and money possessed by the Association at the time of executing these Articles of Association, and the estimated value of such property and money, is as follows: Description of Property Specify dollar amount (Estimated Value) 1.             2.             3.             B. The Association's revenue shall be from the dues of its members, income from investments, gifts, bequests, and from such other sources as may be authorized under these Articles of Association, or from sources subsequently approved by the Board of Trustees. C. The property of this Association is irrevocably dedicated to the charitable purposes of this Association. No part of the net income or assets of this Association shall ever inure to the benefit of any trustee, officer, or member of this Association, or to the benefit of any private individual. Upon the dissolution or winding up of this Association, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Association, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, corporation, or Association that is organized and operated exclusively for religious, educational, and poverty relief purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association Page 2 of 5 Article Four Membership Any person who gives scriptural evidence of the saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, subscribes to the Statement of Beliefs as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and completes and adheres to the standards of the Membership Course, shall be eligible to be Members in this Corporation. Article Five Voting Each representative member of an organization, and each individual member shall have one vote on any matter to be voted on by the membership of the Association. Article Six Trustees A. A Board of Trustees is to be the governing body of this Association, consisting of       Trustees, who will execute the powers of this Association, subject, however, to the (Number) charitable purposes stated in these Articles. The names and addresses of the persons who are appointed as first Trustees are: Name Address                                     B. The Trustees shall be members of this Association, shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the members, and shall serve for a term of       years or until their (Number) respective successors are elected and qualify. Article Seven Officers The officers of this Association shall consist of a president, secretary, and treasurer, each of whom shall be a member of the Board of Trustees, and each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Trustees annually, immediately following the election of a new Board of Trustees by the members at the annual meeting of the Association. Article Eight Compensation Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association Page 3 of 5 Members, officers, Trustees, or organizers of this Association, and any substantial contributor to this Association shall not receive any compensation for services to or on behalf of the Association. Further, as stated in Article Three above, such persons shall have no right to receive any earnings or property of this Association. Article Nine Meetings A. An annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the       of the (Day of Week)       of each year at such time and place as the Board of Trustees shall from (Month) time to time by resolution determine. Members shall be notified by mail of each such meeting at least       days prior to the meeting. Other meetings of the membership may be held when (Number) the Board of Trustees shall determine necessary, and like notice of such meetings shall be given to the membership. B. Meetings of the Board of Trustees other than the annual meeting may be called by the President, and shall be called by the Secretary at the written request of       members of (Number) the Board of Trustees, at such times and places as may be deemed necessary and appropriate. Article Ten Address The location of the principal place of business of this Association is       ,       . (Street Address) (City, State, Zip Code) Article Eleven Amendments These Articles of Association may be amended by a majority vote of those voting at any meeting of the membership called for that purpose, provided that the notice of meeting of the membership shall have stated the nature of the proposed amendment. Witness our signatures this the       day of       , 20       , in the State of       . (Name of State) __________________________ __________________________ (Signature of Trustee) (Signature of Trustee)             (Printed Name of Trustee) (Printed Name of Trustee) Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association Page 4 of 5 __________________________ __________________________ (Signature of Trustee) (Signature of Trustee)             (Printed Name of Trustee) (Printed Name of Trustee) Articles of Association of Unincorporated Church Association Page 5 of 5