Welcome – New to Federated – How to Join
Dear Friends, We stand beside you today. We believe with you.
We share your doubts. We choose to live the Way of Jesus with you. We ask that the Holy Spirit may touch us, disburb us, heal us, enliven us, send us and create such joy among us, that the world may say, "Behold how they love one another!"
Those are the words spoken by the congregation as new members are welcomed into the Federated Family.
You are by no means required or expected to join Federated Church in order to attend worship or to participate in any of our many programs. In fact, we encourage you to attend our worship services to make sure that you are comfortable here before even considering membership.
Membership is a statement of your commitment to Federated and its mission. It affords you the opportunity to vote at congregational meetings and to serve as an elected member of boards and committees.
So once you are ready to consider making Federated your church home, we invite you to attend an Inquirers Class. Whether you just want to know more about The Federated Church or are seriously interested in becoming an official member, an Inquirers Class provides a wonderful opportunity to take a fresh look at the meaning of Christ for our times, and explore the programs and purpose of The Federated Church. It is also a great chance to meet some other people who are considering membership.
Inquirers Classes are held three times each year - fall, winter and spring. For the 2009-2010 program year, our fall and spring classes will follow a Saturday/Thursday format and our winter class will happen on three consecutive Thursday evenings. Plan to attend all parts of each class. Details are below.
Questions can be directed to Rev. Hamilton Throckmorton at
We invite you to sign up by contacting Melinda Smith at
in the Church office.
Fall Inquirers Class:
| Saturday, November 7 |
9:00am - 2:00pm |
Bell Street |
| Thursday, November 12 |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Family Life Center |
These new members will join on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
Winter Inquirers Class:
| Thursday, February 25 |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Bell Street |
| Thursday, March 4 |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Family Life Center |
| Thursday, March 11 |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Family Life Center |
These new members will join on Sunday, March 21, 2010.
Spring Inquirers Class:
| Saturday, June 5 |
9:00am - 2:00pm |
Bell Street |
| Thursday, June 10 |
7:00pm - 9:30pm |
Family Life Center |
These new members will join on Sunday, June 20, 2010.