If you are interested in joining First Church, please contact Rev. Jim Stratton at 859-233-0545. He will schedule a visit with one of the pastors to discuss your becoming a member of First Church. Below are ways we receive people into membership of the church:

Confession of Faith

The initial entrance into membership in the church, when one confesses faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Reaffirmation of Faith

One's renewing of the initial confession of faith after a period of inactivity or not being on a church membership roll.

By Profession of Faith and Baptism

If you are not now a baptized Christian, one of the Pastors will be happy to discuss your baptism and church membership with you.

Renewal of Membership

Returning as a former member of this church.

By Transfer from another United Methodist Church

Simply mark the attendance sheet "Wish to Join", or call the office. Someone will promptly contact you. It is not necessary for you to write to your former church. First United Methodist will handle the details of transfer for you.

By Transfer from another Christian Denomination

The process is very much like the one above. Since you are already baptized and confirmed, these steps will not be repeated. You will be asked to take the one vow taken by all members of the United Methodist Church:

"Will you be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service?”

Transfer of your Membership from a Denomination that will not accept your transfer across Denominational lines

Your baptism is accepted. You will be asked to re-confirm your faith.

How to "Join" without "Joining"

If you are a United Methodist whose membership is in another city or state and your wish to retain that membership in your "home" church, you can become an Affiliate Member. This grants you pastoral care and concern, fellowship and full participation (including the holding of church office) in First United Methodist Church. You will not be counted on the First United Methodist Church Membership Roll, but on the roll of your "home" church. The Pastor will write your "home" church Pastor informing him/her of your Affiliate Member status.

Associate Members

Members of other Christian denominations may elect to become Associate Members under the same conditions listed above, but may not vote.