How to be a member Persons interested in being a member of the Episcopal Church have two forms of membership available. They include the following: BAPTIZED MEMBER - Recognizing the primary nature of the sacrament of Holy Baptism, persons may join the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection by being baptized in the church, or by having an earlier baptism recorded on the rolls of the church. There are five dates for baptisms each year. If you have been baptized in another congregation or denomination, you may have your baptism recorded on the rolls of the parish and become a member of Church of the Resurrection by doing so. We are able to write for your "letter" from your home congregation if you so wish. Transfers between Episcopal congregations are routine and simple. Your ability to furnish us with a place and an approximate date of baptism is very helpful. By becoming a baptized member of Church of the Resurrection, you are considered a full member and are encourged to become fully involved in the life of the parish. CONFIRMED MEMBER - Since many people coming into the Episcopal Church were baptized as infants or in other denominations, those people are encouraged, as a sign of a mature faith, to renew their baptismal vows before the Bishop. This is known as Confirmation - when one "confirms" his or her baptismal vows and receives the laying on of hands by a Bishop. Persons already confirmed in the Episcopal Church may have their letter transferred to Church of the Resurrection by contacting the parish office. Those who have been baptized, whether in the Episcopal Church or in another denomination, are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confirmation when the Bishop comes. Confirmation classes are offered each year before the Bishop's visit, which is usually in the spring. Members are encouraged to become active in the life of the parish, to attend worship regularly, and to support the mission of the church with the offering of time, talents, and resources. For more information on membership at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection please use our online Information Request Form.