How to Become a Member of Madison UMC
Becoming a United Methodist begins with a desire to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ as part of a Madison UMC. For United Methodists, being baptized and committing to active participation in a church community are the first steps to becoming a member. Baptism marks the beginning of our lifelong journey as disciples of Jesus Christ. In baptism, we are initiated into the Christian church and incorporated into the community of God's people, the body of Christ. Those who have never been baptized will receive the sacrament of baptism before becoming members. Those previously baptized will reaffirm the Baptismal Covenant as part of their membership vows. In those vows, we promise to faithfully live out the call to serve Christ through our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Talk with a Pastor Tracy about what it means to be a member and how to begin your faith journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Profession of Faith
If you have never been baptized, we invite you to join the church by becoming baptized and professing your faith. The United Methodist Church recognizes baptism from other Christian denominations.
Renewal of Membership Vows
If you are baptized but do not have a church that is your home church, We welcome you with open arms. It may be many years since you were a member, or you joined a church as a child or youth, but have not been active in your adulthood.
Transfer of Membership
If you are a member of another United Methodist Church or another denomination and would like Madison UMC to be your church home. You are invited to join and we will notify your previous home church.
Affiliate Membership
If you are a member of another United Methodist Church and would like to retain your membership there, but Madison UMC is where you are currently worshiping and participating, you are invited to join us as an affiliate member.
Associate Membership
If you are a member of another denomination and would like to keep that denominational affiliation with a particular congregation, but Madison UMC is where you are worshiping and participating, you are invited to join as an associate member.