New Member Class Information

 New Members Class meets in room: M-308 on January 8, 2012 

Classes are offered two times each year for new members. These classes last 6-8 weeks and are provided to assist those who are exploring membership at Westminster. These classes can also provide an excellent refresher for members who seek to know the history of this particular church more fully, who want to brush up on their understanding of Reformed theology and worship, or who simply want to get to know the mission and members of Westminster more deeply. Ordained staff and/or Chairs of the various committees of the Church come before the class to make presentations adn answer questions. The class topics are listed below. For more information, please contact Jill Endsley in the church office (292-5526). The next New Member Class will begin Sunday, January 8, 2012. Inquirers are welcome to join class at anytime during the class offerings.
 
Class schedule:                                  

                                     February 26      Time and Talent Survey

                                                                 Evaluation           

                                                                 Called Meeting of the Session

                                                                 Chapel 10:40am

                                                                  Invitation to join at 11:00am Service

The classes provide a means of fellowship and the opportunity to explore discipleship in this community of faith. Class will meet in room M-308 (on the third floor) beginning at 9:45 am.

New Members will be received into membership on Sunday, February 26.

Methods for Joining the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

"The incarnation of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives to the church not only its mission but also its understanding of membership. One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord are the visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church" (PCUSA Book of Order, G-5.0100a). Individuals may become a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church by one of the following methods:

• Profession of Faith: A person who has never been a member of any Christian church, or who has been baptized but never offically "joined" a church, makes a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Certificate of Transfer: A person who is a member of some other Christian Church and wishes to unite with Westminster may request that the secretary write for her or his letter. If you signed a card expressing interest in membership at Westminster the membership secretary has already written for your church certificate.
• Reaffirmation of Faith: Some churches do not transfer members, including but not limited to the Church of Christ, the Baptist Church, and the Roman Catholic Church. A person who is a member of one of these churches an wishes to join Westminster will be asked to reaffirm his or her faith in Jesus Christ. No "rebaptism" is required.
• Affiliate Membership: A person who is a member of another Presbyterian church but who will only temporarily be in the Nashville area may use this category. An affiliate member is offically connected to Westminster for a period of one year while maintaining membership in her or his present church. The affiliate relationship may be renewed.