Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church
1552 Big Shannon Run Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-852-6347
How do I Join?
We invite your participation and membership in
Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church.
You may unite with us in one of several ways, as outlined below. Regardless of the way you come to join our church, part of the process of membership at Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church will be your participation in an orientation with others in a New Members Class that is led by the pastor.
By Profession of Faith & Baptism
If you are not now a baptized Christian, the minister will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Sacrament with you in your home or in his office at your convenience.
Simply mark the attendance registration sheet at a Sunday service “Wish to Join” and the minister will get in touch with you. You may request that we write for your letter of transfer. It is not necessary for you to write your former church; we will handle the details for you.
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 one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church:
“Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service?”
Your baptism is accepted. You will be reconfirmed in a process called Renewal of Vows.
If you are a United Methodist temporarily living in the area and you wish to retain membership in your “home” church, you can become an Affiliate Member of Claughton Chapel's United Methodist Church. This grants you pastoral care, fellowship and participation at Claughton Chapel United Methodist Church. You will be counted on the rolls of your “home” church.
Many persons ask about taking communion if they are not a member of this church. The United Methodist Church believes that the Communion table is open to all who can accept the invitation, regardless of any church membership.
The invitation is to all who are truly sorry for their sins and intend to lead a new life.