Membership
Below are the necessary knowledge and tools to begin the journey of membership at City Reformed Church. It's for those who are certain they want to become members, and for those who are just exploring.
Why Membership?
We believe God calls all Christians to become members of a local church body, and we are glad you are interested in our church. However, the word “membership” does not quite capture the full weight and spiritual significance of belonging to a local church. Being a church member is not the same thing as having a Costco membership. Church membership is a form of covenant belonging. When we become members, we make commitments to God and the church community. That means becoming a member is an important decision we should not take lightly. Church membership is an important part of our spiritual journey that requires discernment.
Membership Materials
MEMBERSHIP
AT CRC
MISSION, VISION,
DOCTRINE
CREEDS &
CONFESSIONS
BELIEVE & CONFESS
PODCAST
MEMBERSHIP
FORM
What are the different steps of the membership process?
Step 1: Read and Listen
Click and read through each of the materials above: Membership at CRC; Mission, Vision, Doctrine; and Creeds & Confessions. (Including all 3 creeds: Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and The Canons of Dort.) Then, listen to all five episodes of the Believe and Confess Podcast. These instructional episodes cover a range of topics related to the church's doctrine and practice and are required listening for those who desire to become members.
Step 2: Sign up for Membership Classes
Email info@cityreformedchurch.org to sign-up for Membership Classes, which are two, hour-long sessions typically scheduled on a Sunday after church. These classes are conversation-based and cover topics from the podcast, providing opportunities to process them and ask questions in a group setting.
Step 3: Complete the Membership Form
After listening to the podcast and completing both Membership Classes, fill out the Membership Form.
Step 4: Schedule a Membership Interview
After completing Membership Classes and filling out the Membership Form, you can schedule a Membership Interview, which takes places with two elders. Contact info@cityreformedchurch.org to set up this meeting.
Step 5: Publicly Affirm Membership
We regularly recognize new members within our Sunday worship service, during which we ask you to publicly affirm the 5 Membership Vows listed in the Membership Form.
Believe and Confess Podcast
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