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All people desiring membership are asked to participate in our Faith Walk classes designed to educate and assimilate folks into the life of the church. Small group, worship and Sunday School participation are expected of all members. Please contact the church office for more information regarding membership.
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There are three ways to become a member of any United Methodist church.
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Confession of Faith: A person seeking to
be saved from their sins and sincerely desiring to be a Christian
in faith and practice are proper candidates for full membership in
the United Methodist Church.
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Transfer from Another Denomination: A person
who has made a confession of faith and been baptized into another
denomination may transfer his/her membership into The United Methodist
Church. (You do not have to be re-baptized.)
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Affiliate Membership: A United Methodist
living temporarily in a community may, upon request, be enrolled as
an affiliate member. Such membership shall entitle the person to the
fellowship of this church, to its pastoral care and oversight, and
to participation in its activities, including the holding of office
except such office which would place one on the Administrative Council
or Administrative Board, but would retain his/her membership at his/her
home church. Associate Membership: A member of another denomination
living temporarily in a community may, upon request, be enrolled as
an associate member and is entitled to the same privileges as the
affiliate member.
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The Meaning of Membership
When persons unite with a local United Methodist church, they profess their faith in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, and in the Holy Spirit. They covenant together with God and with the members of the local church to keep the vows which are a part of the order of confirmation and reception into the Church:
To confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and pledge their allegiance to his kingdom;
To receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament;
To promise according to the grace given them to live a Christian life and always remain faithful members of Christ's Holy Church; and
To be loyal to The United Methodist Church and uphold it by their prayers, their presence, their gifts, and their service.
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