If you live in our community we intive you to join. You may do this in several ways.
BY PROFESSION OF FAITH AND BAPTISM If you are not now a baptized Christian, the Pastor will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Baptism with you in your home or in his study at your convenience.
BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER United Methodist Church Simply mark the Registration Pad Wish to Join@ column. The Pastor will then get in touch with you. Or you may ask him to please write for my letter. It is not necessary for you to write to your former Church. We will handle the details of transfer for you.
BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION The process is very much like the one above. Since you are already baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated. You will be asked to take the one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church: Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service?
TRANSFER OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP FROM A DENOMINATION THAT WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR TRANSFERRING ACROSS DENOMINATIONAL LINES Your baptism is accepted. You will be received in a process called Reaffirmation of Faith. See page 33 in the front of the Hymnal for details.