Membership

We believe in a grace that accepts all into our church family. 

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How To Join FUMC?

A natural extension of finding deep connection at FUMC Burleson is to make this faith community your church home. We want each person and family to feel empowered to decide when they are ready. Let one of our pastors know when you wish to join, and we'll make arrangements to celebrate and welcome you to our church family! We know that churches often have different traditions, so we have helpful information below – as well as some important ways to share your joy, support the church, and give back to others too.

1. Attend Pastor's Breakfast & New Member's (AKA NEXT STEPS) class. This is offered approximately once per quarter. 

2. Complete the 5 week S.H.A.P.E. class that immediately follows the NEXT STEPS class. In this 5 week class you will learn your S.H.A.P.E. and how you can use it to serve God and others through FUMC Burleson.

1. Profession of Faith - You are proclaiming Jesus Christ as your Savior, and have never been baptized in any Christian church. It is your desire to be baptized at First United Methodist Church of Burleson. OR you have been baptized and are renewing your commitment to Christ and to serve Him at FUMC Burleson. 

2. Transfer from another United Methodist Church - You have been affiliated with another United Methodist church and desire to become members of First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Our staff will notify your former church of your transfer. 

3. Transfer from another denomination - You are baptized and a member of another Christian denomination and desire to become a member of First United Methodist Church of Burleson.

1. During the last song after the sermon at any of our worship services, you are invited to move forward toward the pastor and altar area. A pastor will warmly meet you there.   

2. Use the QR code on the back of the chairs in the worship center by clicking the JOIN button. 

3. Email Pastor Kyland at pastorkyland@fumcburleson.org and/or call the church office at 817-295-1166. 

We are excited about the possibility of you joining the FUMC Burleson family!! If you have further questions, or need clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can email our staff at info@fumcburleson.org or call the church office at 817-295-1166. Once you have made the commitment to join, you will fill out a new member form which can be found in the sanctuary, or online here. 

Baptism
Baptism

Get Baptized

Baptism shows God's grace and symbolizes God's action in beginning the process of salvation. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached prevenient grace: grace that works in our lives before we are aware of it, bringing us to faith. 

Youth & Adult Baptism. If you would like to be baptized, please let us know so we can find a time to meet together with a pastor. If you have been baptized previously and are re-committing to your faith, we look forward to finding ways to celebrate this renewal! 

Infant Baptism.  From the earliest times, children and infants were baptized and included in the church. In Mark 10:14, Jesus states, “Let the little children come to me…for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Because baptism celebrates what God is doing, we happily invite parents to reach out to us regarding baptism for their child(ren).

Profession of Faith

Profession of Faith

As you grow spiritually by asking questions, praying, reading the Bible, and meeting together, you are welcome to publicly profess the faith growing inside you as a witness to God's work in your life. Because each person's faith journey is unique, there is no right or wrong age for profession of faith. If you are unsure whether or not the timing is right for you to publicly acknowledge your faith, please reach out to our pastors so that you can further discuss what your journey may look like. 

Youth Confirmation
Graduating 5th graders and other interested youth are invited each Spring to be a part of our annual Confirmation Class. These students meet weekly with pastors and other staff to have fun, ask hard questions, and dig in deep about what it means to be a committed follower of Jesus and a member of a church. At the conclusion of the meetings, interested students are welcome to be baptized (if they have not already), profess faith in Jesus Christ, and become full-fledged members of the church during worship.