Interested in Joining

If you have decided that First Presbyterian Church, Sumter is the church to which God is calling you, then we rejoice with you in that decision and welcome you into this community. The Session meets every Sunday morning and new members can be received during those meetings. You join the Presbyterian Church the same way you join any Christian church, by professing your faith in Jesus Christ and receiving the sacrament of baptism. If you have previously made this profession and been baptized then you may join by reaffirmation of faith or transfer of your letter of membership from another church.

There are several ways to begin the process of joining:

• Note in the ‘desire to join the church’ section of the Friendship Register which is passed down the pew each Sunday morning, someone will contact you (please leave a phone number).
• Call the church office and ask to speak to the Pastor
  

To help you in this important decision concerning membership, an Inquirer’s class is offered several times a year to explore what it means to become a member of the Presbyterian Church. This class also looks into some of the ministries, programs and educational opportunities available for you to further your own spiritual formation as well as avenues for you to use your particular gifts and talents in service to God. You are also welcome to address questions to one of the pastors by calling the church office.