HOW TO JOIN
We happily welcome new members to Christ Church in a variety
of ways!
Attend: Our community gathers for worship every Sunday at
8 and 10 am we encourage all members to come be a
part of this weekly celebration. Children are welcome at
any service, and there is Sunday School and professional childcare
provided during the 10 am service every week.
Fill out a Welcome Card: Filling out one of the blue Welcome
Cards (available in the pews, in the back of the church, or in
the entryway) and putting it in the offering plate or giving it
to an usher or member of the clergy or staff helps us put you on
our mailing list, and lets us get to know you and your interests
and needs a little better.
Contact the office: You can give your address and family
information directly to Cindy in the office by calling 586-1226 or
writing to our address (below)—or e-mail us.
Pledge your financial support: Christ Church’s budget
is based on the pledges of financial support we get from our members. Making
a pledge helps the Vestry to make responsible budgets to provide
the worship and programming we all rely on. Pledge cards
are available in the back of the church, in the entryway, or from
the office.
Speak to the clergy or staff: We are always delighted to
meet new and prospective members, and can help get your information
to the office and answer your questions about membership.
New Member Welcome
Twice a year (generally late fall and
late spring) we have a formal welcoming and recognition of new
members. If you have recently been added to our mailing lists,
you should receive an invitation to one of these events. However,
if we have inadvertently overlooked you, and you wish to participate
in one of these services, call the office at 586-1226, or let a member of the
clergy know, or e-mail us
Letter of Transfer: If you have recently been a member of
another Episcopal Church (or any other denomination that follows
this practice), you may request a letter of transfer from your
former parish. It should be sent to Christ Church, 36 S.
Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534 attn: Cindy Kline. Requests
for letters of transfer must be made by the member directly to
the former church; our office cannot make the request on your behalf.
Baptism: If you have been baptized in any church of any
denomination, you are considered by the Episcopal Church to be
a member of the Christian community and do not need to be baptized
again. For more information on baptism call the church office.
Reception: If you are baptized member of another
denomination coming to the Episcopal Church for the first time, you
may consider being formally received by our denomination. If you are interested in being received
into the Episcopal Church formally, please speak to a member of the
clergy. |