what is membership?

Membership in the United Methodist Church means that you have been baptized and professed a faith in Christ and express your commitment to the local congregation, supporting it through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

You can learn more about what this commitment means in the United Methodist Church here.

So do I have to be baptized in this church?
We believe in one Baptism, so the United Methodist church accepts baptisms from other Christian denominations. There is no need to be baptized again. 

How do i become a member?

If you wish to become a member during a worship service, fill out the "How to Join" card in the back of the seat in front of you and bring it forward to a pastor during the last song, after an invitation to join is offered. The pastor will ask you to make the commitment of membership, the commitment to support the church by your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

If you have not been baptized and/or professed your faith, a pastor will guide you in that as well.

What if i would prefer not to be in front of the congregation?

You can visit one-on-one with a pastor after worship, meet with a pastor during the week or call the church office and then the congregation can welcome and celebrate you the following week during the joys and concerns.