We welcome you and thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Faith Lutheran Church. We are grateful for each person God brings through our doors and for the privilege of growing in faith together.
Becoming a member is a process of becoming part of the life and ministry of the body of Christ here at Faith. Every member of the body of Christ brings different perspectives, personalities, experiences, and gifts. Thus the membership process will be slightly different for each person. We ask you to join in the life and ministry of the congregation in the areas that fit with who you are and where God is calling you. The beauty of the family of God is each person bringing something different that makes us a greater whole.
The life and ministry at Faith Lutheran can be summed up by the words celebrate, live, and share. Becoming a member involves participating in the church's life as it unfolds in these ways of celebrating our life in Christ in word and meal, living faith by following Jesus in our daily lives, and sharing faith in all the ways God has equipped and called us to do.
HOW TO JOIN
1) Fill out this information form so we can learn more about you.
2) Meet with a Pastor. Call the church office: 630-469-2361, email us:
Pastor Shelly Satran or
Pastor Julie Peterson, or come and talk to us and we will set up a time we can get together. This is a chance for the pastors to get to know you and for you to get to know more about the congregation.
3) Attend a Welcome Brunch and Reception of Members in Worship (dates announced in spring and fall).
LIVE FAITH
We believe becoming a member isn't merely about receiving a certificate that says you are a member, it is about truly becoming a member of the body of Christ here. Along with worshipping with us regularly, we ask you to attend (at least once) one of our faith formation opportunities. These change through the year and when you meet with the pastor, you can talk about what might be the right activity for you. Some of the possibilities are:
Sunday morning Adult Forum, Wednesday Morning Inspire Bible Study, Thursday Morning Bible Study, Women's Circles, Men's Pub Brothers, Men of Faith Breakfast, Parent Group, children and youth faith formation activities, and more.
SHARE FAITHWhen we are sent from worship we are sent to be God's people out in the world. Jesus called us to serve one another. We ask you to try one of our opportunities for serving God's people. These also change throughout the year, but some of the possibilities are:
Service opportunities: English Language tutoring, DuPage United Community Organizing, Volunteer with Teen Parent Connection Glen House Food Pantry, or adult senior care at ESSE. Worship service: lector, communion deacon, ambassador, acolyte (youth), altar guild or livestream. Musical opportunities include: Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, Handbells, along with instrumental and vocal seasonal groups. Activities for children and youth: Sunday School, VBS, confirmation, FLY youth group. Volunteering with children and youth activities as youth mentors, childcare volunteers, Sunday School teacher. Eucharistic Minister, property and gardening team, and more!
Children's Names and Birthdates (if living at home and becoming members also)
We look forward to getting to know you and being a part of your life’s journey here in this time and place as we grow in faith as the body of Christ.
Faith Lutheran Church
www.faithonline.org630.469.2361
