Membership at Church of the Epiphany is defined
as:
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Regular attendance and participation in the
worship life of the congregation
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Making an annual financial pledge in support
of the parish ministries
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Discerning how God is calling you to use
your gifts for ministry in service to God and others.
Steps toward Adult Membership
I. Visitor fills out a “Visitor Card” in
church.
II. The Rector or another staff person
contacts prospective member to arrange a personal meeting. If the person
contacted expresses a desire to become a member of our Parish they are given a
New Member Information Sheet to complete.
III. Upon receipt of the completed New Member
Information Sheet membership may be established as follows:
A. Participation in a three-session New Member Orientation class offered
in the Spring and Fall of the year.
B. Participation in the New Member Commissioning Service offered twice a year
at a Sunday morning worship service.
C. Completion of a pledge card and a commitment to stewardship of your time and
treasure to the ministries of the church.
D. For adults
who are not baptized or confirmed: Participation in a preparation course and
the Rites of Baptism or Confirmation (see clergy for times and dates).
E. For members
transferring from other denominations: Reception into the Episcopal Church by
the Bishop of California (see clergy for times and dates).
 
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