If you would like information about participating more fully in the life of the Church or have other questions about Westminster, please call the Church office at 217-522-4415.
How Do I Join?
Inform the church of your intention to join by:
Talking with one of the ministers
Indicating your interest on the ministry of friendship folder during the church service
Calling the church office at 217-522-4415
Set a time to meet with one of the ministers individually or attend the Membership Class. Classes are usually held the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 11:15-11:45 in the church library. The class provides an opportunity for you to learn more about Presbyterian History, Government, Theology and Westminster's ministries. You will also be able to meet other members of the congregation. Child care is provided.
Meet with Session members at 9:30 in the library on the Sunday in which you are scheduled to join. At this meeting, you will be welcomed by the members of session, get your picture taken and will be given instructions on your introduction to the congregation during the 10:00 service.
Becoming a Member
You may enter into active membership at Westminster in one of four ways:
Certificate of Transfer - Persons with current memberships in churches which send letters of transfer will be received into the membership of Westminster by certificate of transfer.
Reaffirmation of Faith - Persons who are members of churches which do not send letters of transfer, or those whose memberships have lapsed, will be received into membership at Westminster by reaffirmation of faith.
Profession of Faith - Persons who have never been members of a church will be received into membership of Westminster by profession of faith (with baptism for those who have never been baptized).
Completion of Confirmation Class - High School Freshmen meet for 8 months in preparation for confirmation the Sunday after Easter. See confirmation class schedule.
