How to Join Pender United Methodist Church

We are eager for you to be an active member of our church family. We have regular Sunday morning classes to provide information about the Methodist faith, and Pender. There are several ways you can become part of the Pender congregation. BY PROFESSION OF FAITH If you have never been baptized, a minister will meet with you in your home or at the church , at your convenience, to discuss the meaning of baptism and making a profession of faith as a Christian. BY RESTORATION OF MEMBERSHIP & RENEWAL OF VOWS If you are no longer a member of a church, your baptism will be honored and you can reaffirm your vow of church membership and become a member of Pender.

BY LETTER OF TRANSFER
If you are a member of another United Methodist congregation, the church office can write requesting a letter of transfer to Pender. This holds true for many other denominations. For those who do not issue letters of transfers, a letter announcement can be sent to your church notifying them of your acceptance into the membership of Pender.

AFFILIATE & ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Affiliate and Associate Memberships convey all rights, privileges, benefits and responsibilities with the exception of being able to serve as a member of the Administrative Board (the policy making body in each congregation of The United Methodist Church).
Affiliate Membership enables one to leave their Full Membership with another congregation of The United Methodist Church; an Associate Membership enables one to leave their Full Membership with a congregation of some other denomination.

THE ONLY VOW TAKEN BY ALL MEMBERS

"I will be loyal to The United Methodist Church, and uphold it with my prayers, my presence, my gifts, and my service."