We welcome you and invite you to become a member of First United Methodist Church, San Marcos

How to Join First Church

1. Make or renew your commitment to Jesus Christ.

2. Make a commitment to discipleship through First Church. We expect our members to be loyal to Christ's body through their prayers, their presence, their gifts, and their service.

3. Please speak with a pastor or simply come forward during the closing hymn.

YOU MAY JOIN FIRST CHURCH:

BY PROFESSION OF FAITH AND BAPTISM

If you have never joined a church before, we will receive you by profession of faith. If you have not been baptized, we will be happy to baptize you. We will ask you to repent of your sin, receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, and we will ask you if you intend to lead a Christian life. When you answer "I do" to these questions, you have made your profession of faith. We will also ask you to be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and you service - Your answer is "I will."

BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER DENOMINATION 

We recognize your baptism and profession of faith from your previous denomination. We believe that your coming to join First Church is a statement of renewal of you faith in Jesus Christ. We will ask you to be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service. Your answer to this question is "I will." We will notify your previous church of your decision to unite with First Church.

BY TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

We are happy to receive you by transfer from another United Methodist Church. We believe that your coming to unite with First Church is in itself a statement of renewal of your faith and commitment to Christ and the Church. We will notify your previous church and inform them of your decision to join First Church.

AS AN ASSOCIATE / AFFILIATE MEMBER 

An Associate Member is a member of another denomination, or an Affiliate Member is a member of another United Methodist Church, both are residing for an extended period of time in our community and wish to become a temporary member of FUMC. When the person moves from the community they are taken off our membership rolls.