JOINING ST JOHNS LUTHERAN

One can join St. Johns anytime during the year. The first step is to indicate to the pastor an interest in membership.

The person interested in joining meets with the pastor, and a short membership application form indicating name, contact information, previous church affiliation, and signature is completed. There are no classes or groups, however, each new member is asked to become involved in one area of ministry in the congregation such as one of St. John's outreach programs, helping with worship, becoming a member of a small group, or working with the homeless. The new member is also asked to make a commitment to worship at least once a month for six months.

If the new member desires, a current member of the congregation is assigned as a mentor or sponsor to assist integrating into congregational life. The new member may also meet with the pastor on occasion to see how it is all going, and to reflect on the Lutheran tradition and how that tradition relates to the new member's faith perspective.

If you would like to receive membership information or St. John's weekly email newsletter please drop us a line at mailbag@stjohnsmadison.org. We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.


John 15:12-13: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.