Membership

We, the members of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, recognize that all people are made in God’s image and we want to celebrate that recognition.

As children of God and disciples of Christ seeking peace and justice in the world, we welcome, affirm, and include all people into the fullness of God’s love. We celebrate and lift up people of all races, cultures, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, physical or mental abilities, economic statuses, political affiliation, appearances, family status, and citizenship as equally loved and valued in the eyes of God and in this place. All are invited to join this community as we worship God, grow in faith, and strive to love and serve one another. All, without exception, are welcome in this place.

We, the members of St. John’s, BELIEVE membership is based on the promises we affirm in baptism and confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism):

  • to live among God’s faithful people;
  • to hear God’s word and share in the Lord’s supper;
  • to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ through word and deed;
  • to serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  • to strive for justice and peace in all the world.

Based on these promises and challenges, membership invites a certain response. We gather around Word and Sacrament.  If we are not present to hear or partake, we are not living among God’s faithful people, hearing His Word or sharing in His supper.

Find resources to help deepen your understanding of Living our Baptismal Promise here:

Five Gifts of Discipleship

Faith Practices

We, the members of St. John’s, ARE INSTRUCTED by the Constitution of our congregation to:

  • Regularly join in services of worship.
  • Earnestly study Holy Scripture and observe private and family devotions.
  • Regularly talk with God and listen to God in prayer.
  • Present children for Holy Baptism in early infancy.
  • Diligently nurture children in the Christian faith in the home and in the schools provided by St. John’s.
  • Reach out to all people to bring them to faith.
  • Serve to meet human needs.
  • Promote the unity and welfare of the congregation as a family of God.
  • Contribute to the financial support of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

 

GUESTS are always welcome to the Table!

MEMBERS (two types) – Voting & Non-voting

KEEPING MEMBERSHIP SIMPLE

The only way you can ever be removed from the membership roll at St. John’s, or any ELCA congregation:

You request a transfer

You ask to be removed

You depart this life

Voting members must make a record of having:

Filled out a communion card and received the Lord’s Supper ONE time per year

Contributed ONE time per year, making sure your name is included

 

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