Membership

Third Presbyterian Church

New Member Orientation

2007-2008

Everyone is welcome to join Third Church! Our new members come from many different backgrounds. Some have “grown up” in church (perhaps it was a Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Unitarian, United Church of Christ, or church of another denomination). But for many people, Third Church is their first church experience.

We offer a Member Orientation Class for those who want to join. Each class meets for two sessions, for two hours each session, from 8:30-10:30 am on Sunday mornings. Class members are received into membership at the 10:45 am service after the second session. There are usually 6-12 people in a class. The course include topics such as Presbyterian beliefs, the meaning of Worship and Sacraments, Reformed Theology, Stewardship, sharing our faith journeys, a brief history of Third Church, and how to get involved.

Member Orientation Classes 2007-2008

• September 30 & October 14, 8:30-10:30am
• January 6 & 13, 8:30-10:30am
• April 6 & 20, 8:30-10:30am
• June 1 & 8, 8:30-10:30am

People who have been members of another church join by letter of transfer or by reaffirmation of faith. For those who have never been baptized, a special session is offered to prepare for baptism and a profession of faith.

If you would like to know more about joining Third Church, about baptism, or about what we at Third Church believe:

• Contact Lynn Carman Bodden 271-6537 x144 or lcbodden@thirdpresbyterian.org
• Contact Sandy Gianniny sandygia@aol.com
• Check the column “wish to join” on the red Friendship pad during worship on Sundays.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Church Office: 585-271-6513