BECOMING A MEMBER

If you have discerned that you wish to become a member of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church,

we invite you to take the following next steps. 

 

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LUNCH WITH THE PASTORS

A few times a year, the Membership Committee hosts Lunch with the Pastors, a casual and relaxed gathering for newcomers to learn more about the ministry and mission of our church, get to know the pastors and other newcomers, and learn about church membership.

                           

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MEET WITH A PASTOR

Before you join, the pastors are available to walk alongside you. Reach out to a pastor if you have pressing questions or would like to talk together about your decision to become a church member. 

                           

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FILL OUT A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Complete the online application to request church membership. The Session, our governing body, is required to approve all memberships. This application formalizes the process and allows for record-keeping.

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OFFICIALLY BECOME A MEMBER IN WORSHIP

You may join by transfer (moving your membership from another church), reaffirmation of faith, or profession of faith (with baptism if you’ve never been baptized). The pastors will talk with you about these methods and setting a date for joining.

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SOME FAQ'S

Do I have to be baptized to join the church?

All members of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church are baptized Christians. If you are not baptized, you may become a member through baptism and profession of faith. If you have already been baptized, you may join our church family by transferring your membership, reaffirming your faith, or professing your faith publicly for the first time. More about Baptism at FCPC.

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Do I join when I get confirmed?

Yes. Youth who participate in confirmation classes have the opportunity to decide whether to profess their faith publicly and become a full church member. If a confirmand hasn’t been baptized, baptism happens during the confirmation liturgy. To learn more about confirmation classes at FCPC, contact a pastor.

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What do you offer for children?

We love kids, and we have a vibrant, healthy children's ministry that strives to nurture children and their families to live a life of Christian faith. We believe it is one of the most important things we do as a community of faith, and we take our promises to kids very seriously. Children who join our church with their families are technically not official members until they profess their faith publicly and personally, which happens during confirmation. If you have questions about our Children's Ministries, please contact Pastor Lori Bass-Riley.

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WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP? 

Contact Pastor Ginger Thomas or Membership Committee Chairperson Jay Thier.