Why Membership?

While our worship and service opportunities are open to everyone, member of our congregation or not, we hope that you will consider making the decision to become a member.  Church membership is not an empty obligation, nor does it have privileges as in the phrase “membership has its privileges.” Rather, membership is a sign of a relationship.

We value signs of commitment in nearly every intentional human relationship: the passing on of surnames to children, the sharing of rings in marriage, the changing of logos in corporate mergers.  Like the rings, names and logos, there is nothing magical about church membership.  It is simply a declaration of a relationship.  But also like names, rings and logos, it is meaningful: membership signifies that we are committed to one another and to the shared work of loving God and neighbor in this congregation, and with the Church throughout the world.

If you feel called to this, we hope you will to complete the New Member Registration Form and return it to our Office Manager.

What Happens Next?

After receiving the completed New Member Registration Form our Pastor will contact you to welcome and inform you about the process and new membership schedule.

Throughout the year, we offer a new membership program, consisting of a series of events where we explore together the Christian faith, our Methodist tradition and opportunities for ministry at MUMC.  These events provide a setting in which we open our minds and hearts to one another, thereby being strengthened and challenged by the unique experiences each person brings to the table.

After completing the new membership program, you will be formally welcomed by the church family in a Reception of New Member Worship Service.