NEW MEMBER CLASS

            Location:  Church Parlor, room 205, Second Floor

            Time:  9:45 a.m. Sunday Mornings

            Ages:  ALL

            Class Contact:  Dee Ann Edwards

            Class Brochure:  Click here to view our class topics and schedule.

Type of Program or Curriculum:

The New Member Class is a series of lectures on various topics of interest to new and prospective members of the church.  We present information on the sacraments of baptism and Communion, the topic of Worship, the United Methodist Church and its history and theology, how Methodist polity connects Methodists around the world, the fascinating history of this church since 1811, presentations from several ministry/mission areas of our church, and ways to get involved in the social and spiritual life of the church.  The eighth and final session provides breakfast and discussion, and concludes with a tour of the church facility.

Besides providing a better understanding of the United Methodist Church in general, and this church in particular, this class offers a time for new and prospective members to meet fellow worshipers and make friendships which can last a lifetime. The eight classes recycle in four sessions each year.  Each class is separate rather than sequential, and welcomes new members. 

Welcome from our Director of Welcoming Ministries…

“As you enter through the doors at Edenton Street UMC, you will find yourself greeted by members of our church family with hospitality that we think you’ll find to be “radical.”  You will feel the warmth with which you are welcomed, whether you were invited or not, to be offered in a genuine and caring manner.  We are a very active and diverse congregation that is passionate about “Sharing Christ from the Heart of Raleigh.”      

As you become involved in the many ways our church reaches out into the community and in the many programs and ministries available, our hope is that you will experience a deepening of your faith and come to have a personal relationship with Jesus, the Christ. 

As you exit the doors to Edenton Street UMC, our prayer is that you are prepared to go out into the world proclaiming His love to a broken people and that you are equipped to share the hope that now lies within you. 

All are welcome at Edenton Street UMC!  Come worship with us on Sundays at 8:40, 9:45, or 10:55 a.m. and let us know of your interest in the church so you can be guided toward activities that use your gifts in service to the Lord!  May God bless you as you seek to find your role in our church family!”

We receive new members by baptism, profession of faith, or transfer of membership from other United Methodist churches or Christian denominations.  Arrangement for church membership can be obtained from Joy Owen, Director of Welcoming Ministries, at 832-7535 ext. 350 or email Joy Owen.