Ready to Join Providence UMC?
The Christian faith was never intended to be a solo journey. The first followers of Jesus came together for teaching, meals, prayers, and more (Acts 2:42). Being a member means becoming as much a part of the church, the body of Christ, as our limbs are members of our own physical bodies. The benefit of membership is experiencing the presence of the living Christ who is uniquely present among the faithful. The church embraces you, laughs and cries with you, challenges you to grow, and keeps you honest as God heals you in and through your brothers and sisters. Your growth is deeply dependent on being in face-to-face community with others who are watching over you (and you over them) in love.
When you become a member, you profess your faith in God, your desire to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and commit to join with our church community to keep the vows made baptism. The vows we make include promises to faithfully participate in the life and ministries of our local congregation through our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
Membership
BAPTISM?
Membership and Baptism go hand in hand. Just as our bodies are formed in the waters of the womb, so we become part of the body of Christ through the waters of baptism. From the beginning, baptism has been a sign of new birth, the door through which one enters the church. To become Christian is to receive a new identity in Christ. Baptism marks our becoming that new person. Baptism begins our lifelong journey of faith. It makes no difference whether we are baptized as an adult or as a child; we all start on that journey at baptism. At baptism, we are all “babes in Christ,” whatever our physical age.
TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP FROM ANOTHER CHURCH?
If you are currently a member of another church, you can transfer your membership. The process is very simple.
WANT TO TALK TO A PASTOR?
If you are now professing your faith in God and desire to be a follower of Christ, we’d love to connect you with a pastor to answer any questions you have and discuss next steps in your new life in Christ! Our staff and ministry are here to journey alongside you and help you grow closer to God and discover God’s unique purpose in life as a Christ follower.