How to Join South Roanoke United Methodist Church
If you live in our community, we covet your membership in South Roanoke United Methodist Church. You may unite with our membership in one of several ways.
By Baptism and Profession of Faith
If you are not a baptized Christian, one of our ministers will be happy to discuss the meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism with you in your home or at the church at your convenience.
By Transfer from another United Methodist Church
Simply mark the attendance registration sheet “Wish to Join” column. A minister will then contact you. Or, you may ask, “Please write for my certificate of transfer.” It is not necessary for you to write your former church. South Roanoke Church will handle the details of transfer for you.
By Transfer from another Denomination
The process is very much like the one above. Since you have already been baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated. You will be asked to take the one vow taken by all persons uniting with the United Methodist Church: “Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service?”
Transfer of Membership from a Denomination that does not issue
Certificates of Transfer across denominational lines
We accept your baptism, and will welcome you into membership by Reaffirmation of Faith (renewal of your membership vows.)
How to “Join” without “Joining”
If you are a United Methodist whose membership is in another city or state in your “home” church, you may become an Affiliate Member of South Roanoke Church. This grants you pastoral care, fellowship in our church, and full participation (including the holding of most offices) here at South Roanoke Church. You will not be counted on our official roll but on the roll of your “home” church. The minister here will inform your “home” church of your Affiliate Member status here.
Members of other Christian Denominations may elect to become Associate Members of South Roanoke Church. The conditions of such membership are similar to those for Associate Members above.