How to join Second United Methodist

If you live in our community, we covet your membership in Second United Methodist Church. You may join using one of several ways:

By Profession of Faith and Baptism
If you are not now a baptized Christian, our minister will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Sacrament with you in your home or at the church at your convenience. See page 33 – 49 of the hymnal.

By Transfer from Another United Methodist Church
Simply mark the pew card "Wish to Join" column. Our minister will then get in touch with you. Or you may ask, "Please write for my letter." It is not necessary for you to write your former church. Second Methodist 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 you 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 hymnal for details.

How to "Join" Without Joining
If you are a United Methodist whose membership as in another city or state and you wish to retain that membership in your "home" church, you can become an Affiliate Member of Second Methodist.

This grants you pastoral oversight, fellowship and full participation (including the holding of church offices) in Second Methodist. You will not be counted on the Second Methodist roll but at your "home" church. The minister will write your "home" church minister informing him/her of your Affiliate Member status at Second United Methodist Church. Members of other Christian denominations may elect to become Associate Members under the same conditions.

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