Exploring Membership at St. Luke's UMC

“Building the Kingdom by Building Disciples” is our purpose as followers of Jesus at St. Luke’s. If you are interested in fulfilling that calling through membership we believe there are some basic “building blocks” that are essential to have in place before joining.

The following questions will help you determine if you are ready to take this step. After prayerful consideration, if you can answer yes to each of them then you are ready to take the membership vows. If there is an area/s you need to explore in greater depth, there are learning communities available to help prepare you more fully.

Are you attending worship on a regular schedule, preferable weekly?
Please visit our worship page for worship times and weekly themes.

Do you have a basic understanding of the Scriptures?
Learning Community: “The Bible in Twelve Words with Pastor Bill”
Discover main themes of the Scriptures and how they connect with daily life as you walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. This community runs for three sessions and will be offered twice.
Thursday, March 4, 11 & 18 in Room C208/210 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Do you have a basic understanding of the vision/mission of St. Luke’s and the theology of the United Methodist Church?
Learning Community: “Why I’m a United Methodist at St. Luke’s”
Find out what makes St. Luke’s unique and what shapes the ministry of our congregation along with what it means to be United Methodist. This community runs for three sessions and will be offered twice.
Thursday, March 25, April 8 & 15 in Room C 208/210 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Are you managing God-given talents, spiritual gifts and monetary assets as a responsible steward and are you giving proportionately with the goal of tithing?
It is an expectation that all members will discover their Spiritual Gifts through St. Luke’s Kingdom Building. This opportunity is designed to help you identify how you can significantly and joyfully serve at St. Luke’s. God made you special, gifted you and led you here. It’s fun to find out how and why! You will have an opportunity to take the spiritual gifts inventory during the one required membership session you will participate in before joining. If you have already taken the spiritual gifts inventory this will be a chance to explore your gifts further and how you can use them at St. Luke’s.

Are you sufficiently confident about sharing an invitation to others (co-workers, family, friends and neighbors) to visit St. Luke’s and are you willing to meet them, greet them and guide them when they do?
Witness and evangelism can seem intimidating, but what if it were as simple as learning to be intentional in our relationships and friendships? “More Ready than You Realize,” a book by Brian McLaren, is a great resource that can help you embrace some new understandings of spiritual friendships and our call to be witnesses in our community. It is available to be checked out from the St. Luke’s library. For more information about this or upcoming “simply invite” opportunities, please contact Pastor Jenn at jstileswilliams@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991 ext. 297.

Have you found a way to connect with others here at St. Luke’s on your spiritual journey outside of your Sunday worship experience?
For a listing of all our of our growth group opportunities, please visit the Growth Groups page or call Jeanne Gall at 407-876-4991 ext. 268 for more information. call Jeanne Gall at 407-876-4991 ext. 268 for more information. There are also many other groups to connect with including affi nity groups, care groups and service groups.

Are you serving others in and beyond the St. Luke’s family in ways that reflect mercy, justice and love?
For a listing of all of our missional opportunities please visit the Deploy webpage or call Carolyn Green at 407-876-4991 ext.239.
Learning Community: “Mission 101”
Are you interested in learning about Missions, why we do what we do & how to get involved? You are invited to learn about our local and international partners through video and interactive discussion. Find out the various levels of participation; entry (beginner) level to intermediate (team leader) level of service through mission work.
Sunday, March 14 11:00 am-noon (C-200/202)

If you would like to move forward at this time with membership, there will be two opportunities this Fall.
One required session will be offered on Sunday, February 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in C200/202 or Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in C208/210. You will join at the service of your choice on Sunday, February 28. One required session will be offered on Sunday, April 18, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in C200/202 or Wednesday, April 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in C208/210. You will join at the service of your choice on Sunday, April 25. Please contact Jeanne Gall at 407-876-4991 ext. 268 for more information.

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