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You do not have to be an official member of the parish to worship at Saint
Michaels. Everyone is welcome to worship with us and all baptized Christians are
welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Membership in the parish, however, is a wonderful way to strengthen your
relationship with your fellow parishioners and with God. There are two ways to
become a member of the Episcopal Church: by baptism in an Episcopal congregation
or by reception or transfer as a baptized person from another communion.
If you are already a baptized or confirmed member of another church and wish to
become an Episcopalian, you do not need to be re-baptized. You may become a
member of the Episcopal church by presenting to the rector a letter of transfer,
a baptismal certificate, or similar evidence.
Joining Saint Michael’s is quite easy. All you have to do is attend regularly
and make a financial pledge. The amount of that pledge is up to each individual.
What is most important is that you make a commitment to share with others the
gifts that God has given you in proportion to your income and means.
Membership is a requirement for voting in the annual parish meeting, serving on
the Vestry and for election as a delegate to Diocesan Convention.
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