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Membership at Church of Our Saviour

We welcome all those who seek God to share in our parish life, and we recognize all baptized Christians as members of the universal Church. For those who would like to join this parish officially or become members of the Episcopal Church, we offer the following guidelines:

Those not yet baptized: Please speak with one of the clergy. We would love to prepare you for baptism and usher you into the Christian life. People who are baptized here become members of the parish at their baptism.

Those who are baptized but do not belong to any church: We need to know the date and place of your baptism. You become a member of this parish once we record your baptismal information in our parish register.

Those coming here from other Episcopal churches: At your request, the parish office will write your former parish and ask for a Letter of Transfer. Once Church of Our Saviour receives the letter, you are entered in the parish records as a member here.

Those coming from other denominations: The parish office can write your former church and ask for a transfer of records. Once we receive the transfer, or get your baptismal information from you directly, you can be entered in the parish register as a member.

Those who have not been confirmed: We offer programs to prepare both youth and adults for Confirmation. For most people this occurs after baptism but in come cases individuals are baptized and confirmed at the same service. The confirmation preparation sessions are usually held in the spring, in anticipation of the Bishop’s visit in early June. Once the Bishop has confirmed you, you become eligible to serve on the Vestry and be licensed for various lay ministries, such as being a Lay Eucharistic Minister.

Those confirmed in other denominations who wish to become an Episcopalian: While any baptized person can become a member of this parish, some who come from other denominations wish to be received as Episcopalians. The same program which prepares people for Confirmation (usually offered in the spring) also prepares people for Reception. To be received into this branch of the Church, the Bishop needs to lay hands on you during his annual visit in June and welcome you. All those who have been received into the Episcopal Church enjoy the same rights as those who have been confirmed, including the right to serve on the Vestry and be licensed for various lay ministries, such as being a Lay Eucharistic Minister.

If you have any questions about membership, please call the parish office or speak to one of the clergy. We are glad the Holy Spirit has led you here and we want you to find a spiritual home at Church of Our Saviour.

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