Information and Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a

Charter Member of Carrollton First Methodist Church

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Last updated on January 23rd, 2023 at 03:55 pm

Carrollton First Methodist is now an independent Methodist Church. Our current full members of Carrollton First UMC (which disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church and now no longer exists) are invited to become Charter Members of the new Carrollton First Methodist Church. Each current member who wishes to have their membership moved will have the opportunity to make an intentional commitment by taking the membership vows of Carrollton First Methodist Church.

The membership vows we will ask are:

• Do you believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

• Do you confess Jesus Christ as Savior, put your whole trust in His grace, and promise to serve Him as your Lord?

• Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures?

• Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to keep God’s holy will and commandments and walk in the same all the days of your life as a faithful member of Christ’s holy church?

• Will you be a faithful member of the Carrollton First Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries through your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness as Christ’s representative in this world?

Any guests of Carrollton First who wish to join Carrollton First Methodist Church will also have an opportunity to become Charter Members. This includes individuals who are transferring their membership from another church (any denomination) or joining by Profession of Faith which means they are not currently a member of another church. Those wishing to join our church must contact Alison Tanner, our Worship Coordinator. Anyone who wishes to join and has not been baptized will be baptized before they join. You can e-mail Alison or call at 770-832-7069 to discuss details and schedule a future date to join.

For our homebound members and members who worship remotely each week, we have an online form that may be completed to express your interest in transferring your membership to Carrollton First Methodist Church. Please use the link below to access our online transfer form.

Frequently Asked Questions

If was member of Carrollton First United Methodist Church and wish to transfer to Carrollton First Methodist Church, do I need to contact Alison Tanner?

– No, current members do not need to contact Alison. There will be forms in the pews for current members to complete so we can transfer their membership.

Why do new people who wish to join need to contact Alison?

– We need to gather information from any new folks who wish to join the church. We need to verify that everyone has been baptized or make arrangements for baptisms if needed. We schedule our joinings in advance to make sure everyone is properly accounted for.

What if someone is homebound or lives out of the area? Can they still transfer their membership?

– We will have forms available [link to Charter Member Form] for anyone who cannot be present in church. They can complete over the phone or have someone help on their behalf. We will have a team visiting homebound members to assist them. The intent is to make every member of Carrollton First Methodist Church affirm their membership vows.

What if someone doesn’t join or transfer by the end of the Charter Period ending Easter Sunday of 2024?

– Anyone who doesn’t transfer to Carrollton First Methodist Church may continue to participate in worship. If they decide to transfer or join the church, they may do so. Only those who join by the end of the Charter Period ending Easter Sunday of 2024 will be considered our Charter Members.