How to Join Our Church

We would love to receive you into the church family! Our First Church Connections Class 101 is a wonderful way to learn about First Church and what it means to be a part of our church family!

At the end of every worship service guests are invited to come to the front of the church to be received as members. We also have Joining Sundays once a month for those who would like to join in a more low-key way.  For alternate ways of joining, please contact Rev. Melissa Hatch.

Joining Sunday

Sunday, July 25

12 noon  Sanctuary

Join our church in a low-key setting with other new families. 

For more information, contact Melissa Hatch in the church office.

All who join our church:are asked the same question: "As long as you are a part of First Church, will you be faithful to it by your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness?"

Ways to Join

Profession of Faith

You join the church by profession of faith when you choose to profess your love for Christ for the first time. You will be asked the questions on page 40 of The United Methodist Hymnal. If you have not been baptized, you will be baptized at this time.

Reaffirmation of Faith

You join the church by reaffirmation of faith when you have professed your faith in Christ at an earlier time but have not been part of a church family for a while. You will be asked to renew your commitment to Christ and his church.

Transfer of Membership

You join the church by transfer of membership when you have membership in another denomination or another United Methodist church but wish now to become a member of First Church. A letter of transfer will be sent to your former church after you join.

Youth 

Youth generally join by profession of faith after comleting a nine-month confirmation class during the sixth grade. Classes for older youth are offered on a regular basis. Contact: Minister with Students John Cravens at jcravens@firstmethodistplano.org or the churh office at 972-423-4506 ext 118.