About membership

Do I have to join to be involved?

You are welcome to attend worship, take communion, and engage in ministry with us at Good Shepherd even without official membership, except for things such as serving on the board or in certain other elected positions or voting at officially called congregation-wide meetings.

How do I join?

If after visiting for a while you would like to become a member, just let the pastor know. We usually hold membership classes in the fall and in the spring. The main goals of our new member gatherings are to build a stronger sense of community with others interested in Good Shepherd, to help you know more about this church and some of its members, to answer any questions you might have, and to help you find a satisfying place to plug in.

The precise content varies a little from group to group. Generally, in four or five sessions, you will connect with others interested in joining; experiment with a variety of ways to pray; experience different ways to read, study or meditate on the Bible; consider a variety of faith questions; maybe learn more about your spirituality type; and discover a little about your gifts and talents and where you might plug in at Good Shepherd to make a difference in something you care about and in ways you enjoy.

There's usually a good deal of laughter in these groups as well as substantive conversation. And the beverages and munchies are pretty good, too. Childcare can be provided.