What is Membership?  

• Membership in the United Methodist Church means that you have been baptized and professed a faith in Christ and express your commitment to the local congregation, supporting it by your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. 
  • So do I have to be baptized in your church?  
    We believe in one Baptism and so accept baptisms from other Christian denominations. There is no need to be baptized again. 

How do I become a member?  

• If you wish to become a member during a worship service, fill out the “How to Join Card” in the back of the seat in front of you and bring it forward to a pastor during the last song, after an Invitation to join is offered. The pastor will ask you to make the commitment of membership – supporting the church by your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.  

• If you have not been baptized and/or professed your faith, a pastor will guide you in that as well.  

What if I would prefer not to be in front of the congregation? 

• You can join one-on-one with a pastor after worship, meet with a pastor during the week or call the church office and then the congregation can welcome and celebrate you the following week during the joys and concerns. 

What if I don’t live in Central Arkansas and don’t come in person? Can I still be a member?  

• Absolutely! We have members of our congregation who live all over. In addition to worship on TV and online, we have a number of ways for those who wish to be a part of our church to connect and serve.  

Is there a class?  

• There is not a class required for joining the church. However, twice a year we have a class called “What We Believe” where you can learn more about the beliefs of the denomination and explore your own beliefs with others.  
• There is another Coffee with a Pastor two times a year to get to know a little more about PHUMC, how it operates, and how to get connected. These classes can be taken at any point before or after you join! 

Interested in joining our congregation in a formal way? Contact us!

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Rev. Jay Clark

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Rev. Kathleen McMurray

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