Membership at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church

Forming Christians in the Anglican Way

At Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, we invite you to take the next step in your walk with Christ and become a member of our church family. Rooted in Scripture, the ancient Creeds, and the 39 Articles of Religion, membership at Saint Paul’s is a joyful affirmation of faith, discipleship, and covenant community.

Step 1: Attend an Invitation Lunch

Are you new to Saint Paul’s? Have questions about Anglican worship or our beliefs?

Join us for a newcomer lunch with our Rector and members of the Vestry. Learn about the mission and vision of our parish, get your questions answered, and meet others who are new to our community.

  • When: Quarterly, following the 10:30 AM Sunday service

Step 2: Foundations Class

An Anglican Catechism for Membership

Our 6-week Foundations class provides an introduction to Anglican Christianity, including:

  • The Holy Scriptures
  • The Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds
  • The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
  • The Ten Commandments and Lord’s Prayer
  • The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
  • Life in the Parish and the role of the Vestry

Step 3: Sign the Membership Covenant

To become a member of Saint Paul’s, you will:

  • Affirm the Statement of Faith:

    “Desiring the privileges of membership in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, without reservation, I do affirm my belief in the Holy Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, as the Word of God and the sole Rule of Faith and Practice; in the Creeds, commonly called the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian; in the Divine Institution of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; and in the Doctrines of Grace, as they are set forth in the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.”
  • Be baptized in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
  • Be confirmed or preparing for confirmation
  • Be examined and recommended by the Rector
  • Publicly assent to our faith and be received into membership during a Sunday liturgy