Only paying members can join fellowships and take advantage of all their features (internal tournaments, ponds, or stairs, private discussion boards, team challenges etc.). If a player's paid membership expires, he remains a member in all previously joined fellowships but cannot use any fellowship functions, until his membership is renewed.
(hide) If you are waiting for your turn, click on "change" next to the "refresh" on the main page, then set refresh the page to 30 seconds to get your turn to move displayed faster. (Servant) (show all tips)