Church Of U - Draft Articles of Incorporation

Article I: Name

The name of this corporation is Church Of U.

Article II: Purpose

This corporation is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes, including the promotion of the understanding and realization that humans are divine organic beings, embodying God incarnate. Through this understanding, our mission is to foster deeper connections among individuals and enhance their relationships with the world around them.

Article III: Nonprofit Status

This corporation is a nonprofit religious corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law of the State of [State Name] for religious purposes.

Article IV: Members

The corporation shall have members. The qualifications, rights, and responsibilities of membership shall be determined by the bylaws of the corporation.

Article V: Board of Directors

The management and control of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors, consisting of a minimum of three members, as specified in the bylaws.

Article VI: Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution

Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment or provision for payment of all debts and liabilities of the corporation shall be distributed to one or more organizations that (a) are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, (b) have a mission and purpose that align with those of the corporation, and (c) are selected by the Board of Directors or a court of competent jurisdiction, as appropriate.

If no suitable organizations are identified or available, the remaining assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Article VII: Registered Agent and Office

The corporation's initial registered agent and registered office are as follows:

Name: [Registered Agent Name]

Address: [Registered Agent Address]

Article VIII: Incorporators

The name and address of each incorporator are as follows:

Name: [Incorporator 1 Name]

Address: [Incorporator 1 Address]

Name: [Incorporator 2 Name]

Address: [Incorporator 2 Address]

Name: [Incorporator 3 Name]

Address: [Incorporator 3 Address]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the incorporators hereinbefore named, have executed these Articles of Incorporation this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].

[Incorporator 1 Name]

[Incorporator 2 Name]

[Incorporator 3 Name]