After emphasizing the advantages of such belonging, though, we should not push too far the necessity of formal membership in the Church as a condition for the reception of revelation. (religion-online.org)
«Formal membership comes with perks such as discounts on travel, insurance and other products, not to mention the ability to vote on union contracts. (freebeacon.com)
Angel consortia vary in how hands - on they are and how formal their membership is. (sciencemag.org)