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About Shady Grove United Method Church in Mechanicsville, VA

 

Would You Like To Join Shady Grove?

While we're delighted to have anyone worship, study, and fellowship with us, we'd especially love for you to become an official part of our church family by becoming a member of Shady Grove Church.  This fall we're offering two classes for new folks who would like to explore the meaning and content of Christian faith, the history and beliefs of United Methodists, and the life and work of Shady Grove.  OR, if you're already a member who'd like a refresher course on these things, you're welcome as well!

Shady Grove 101

Sunday Mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

September 13-December 13

Room E-205

Taught by Pastors Brooke and Brad

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Wednesday at the Grove from 6:15-7:15 p.m.

September 16-December 2

Room E-205

Taught by Pastor Brooke

 

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You may join in one of several ways:

By Baptism and Confession of Faith

If you have never publicly accepted Christ and joined a church as a youth or an adult, you would join by Confession of Faith.  A person also needs to be baptized to join a United Methodist Church, so baptism would also occur after consultation with the pastor if you have never been baptized.

By Transfer From Another United Methodist Church

Persons who are baptized and have joined another United Methodist Church would join by Transfer of Membership.  It is not necessary for you to write your former church for a letter of membership. Shady Grove will handle the details of transfer for you.

By Transfer From Another Christian Denomination

The process is very much like the one above. Since you are already baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated. You will be asked to take the vows made by all persons entering our congregation to support and uphold the United Methodist Church "by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service."

How to "Join" Without "Joining"

If you are a United Methodist whose membership is in another city or state and you wish to retain that membership in your "home" church, you can become an Affiliate Member of Shady Grove. This membership grants you pastoral oversight, fellowship, and full participation (including the holding of church offices) in Shady Grove. We will write your "home" church to inform them of your Affiliate Member status in Shady Grove Church.  Members of other Christian denominations may elect to become Associate Members under the same conditions.

 

If you are interested in joining or learning more about joining Shady Grove Church,

please contact Brooke Willson at 746-9073 or brooke@shadygroveumc.org
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