Why Join Foundry?

 

 

 

 

"I've been coming to Foundry for years,

why should I become a member?"

 

 

 

 

 

The

Benefits of Membership

 

 


We often hear this question from regular attendees who may have been coming to Foundry faithfully for years, but just never got around to attending a membership orientation.  Although Foundry makes an effort to make everyone feel welcomed – whether members, regular attendees or visitors – it is very important that we can count on members to define and support who we are as a congregation.

 

We are very grateful for those who, for some reason, choose not to officially join the church, but who are an integral part of our community. However, we know that some have intended to become members, but simply have not gotten around to it.

 

The main reason for joining Foundry (or any church) is to commit to be a witness for Christ and to demonstrate your commitment to the mission of the church.  By becoming a member, you would join with other Foundry members in validating a ministry that is diverse, compassionate, spirit-filled, welcoming and affirming to all, including GLBT people. 

 

The TOP 10 Reasons to become a Foundry member are:

 

·      Baptism – If you are not already baptized, becoming a member allows you to experience this special sacrament of Christian faith. If you are already baptized, membership reaffirms your baptism.

 

·      Belonging – As a member, you feel a sense of belonging to a faith-filled community, a spiritual family where you are “at home.”

 

·      Affirmation – There is something very affirming about the membership process. You learn about Methodism, about what our church stands for, about our history and our perspectives. Most of all, you learn that Foundry wants you!

 

·      Discipleship – In many ways, Foundry works to support you in becoming a follower of Christ.

 

·      Involvement – As we get to know you better, we assist our members in becoming involved in the community in the ways that are best for you.

 

·      Service – You can participate more fully in the life of the church, lending your voice to our congregation and your service to our missions and ministries.

 

·      Communication – With your contact information and your interests included in our database, we can more easily contact you about events, programs, and issues of interest to you.

 

·      Connections – As a Foundry member, you meet new and interesting people and discover common connections for your personal and professional life.

 

·      Visibility – Membership increases Foundry's voice within the United Methodist denomination to advocate for our vision of the inclusive, affirming church.

 

·      It's easy! – New member orientation is just a single Sunday afternoon, and new members usually join the following Sunday.

 

 

The next Foundry Orientation will be held on Sunday, September 13th. The meeting will start with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the session will end by 3:00 p.m.  Joining Sunday will be on Sunday, September 20. Free child care will be provided during the orientation.  

 

 

Anyone interested in joining Foundry is asked to complete a registration form prior to the orientation session.

 

Click here for the registration form