Join FUMCR

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Romans 15:7

Join Our Church Family

We would be excited to welcome you as a member of FUMCR! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mallory Pickering, Engagement Coordinator, by emailing mpickering@fumcr.com, calling 972.996.0146, or texting 972.694.9917.

Becoming a member of First United Methodist Church Richardson takes three simple steps for adults and youth 8th grade and older. Seventh graders go through Confirmation before joining.

Step 1: Baptism

The first step to joining the church is baptism into the Christian faith as a whole. We recognize all Trinitarian baptism, and no re-baptism is necessary for those who have been previously baptized, regardless of age.

If you have not been baptized, we offer a brief one-hour Understanding Baptism Class in which we discuss the meaning and significance of Christian baptism, the United Methodist understanding of the sacrament, and the logistics of the baptism service at FUMCR. The class is offered once a month.

Step 2: Complete the Membership Form

You can complete the membership form either online or in person on the Sunday you choose to take your membership vows.

Step 3: Take Your Membership Vows

• At the end of each in-person traditional and modern service, a pastor will invite guests to be received into membership.
• Online worshipers may start the membership process by emailing Mallory at mpickering@fumcr.com and do not have to join in person.

What you can expect:

• You will be asked if you profess your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior and if you will strive to help FUMCR live out its mission to welcome, grow, and serve others in Christ by your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
• The church prays with you and receives you into membership.
• You are asked to complete a one-page membership form (if you haven’t already completed one online) and take a picture for our church records.
• You receive a welcoming packet that gives more information about our church and a small gift from FUMCR to you!

That’s it! You are not expected to have all the answers or everything figured out about God or the church itself before joining. We are honored to meet you where you are. We truly see ourselves as a community of faith striving to learn more about God day-by-day together, and we invite you to join us in that vision!