Membership

WHAT? We believe that joining a church is more than a formality. It is not simply a matter of adding our names to the church rolls. Rather, it is the process by which God places us in a local church family to love and to be loved. Thus, the church becomes the primary place where we worship the living God as a community, grow in our knowledge and love of the Lord, and exercise our gifts as we serve Him and serve one another.

WHO? According to the New Testament, if we belong to Christ, then we belong to His church. So then, the only requirement for membership in a PCA church is a credible profession of faith.

HOW? With this in mind, McLean Presbyterian Church strives to make the membership process as meaningful as possible. Joining MPC is a two-step process which begins with the three-week Discovering Grace class and is followed by our weekend Membership Seminar.

Discovering Grace

Discovering Grace is a three-week study series focusing on the foundational truths of the Christian faith: Scripture, Creation, Sin, and Redemption. This class is a rewarding course of study regardless of your background: whether you are simply investigating the claims of Jesus or firmly convinced of them. It is also the required first step in the membership process.  To register, please contact Anna Catherine Harris at (703) 394-0582 or annacatherine@mcleanpres.org.

Fall/Winter 2009

11:00 am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
September 27
October 11
October 18

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
October 25
November 1
November 8

Winter/Spring 2010

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
January 24
January 31
February 7

11:00am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
March 28
April 4
April 11

Discovering Grace Recordings
These recordings are provided for students who are currently enrolled in Discovering Grace. Those seeking membership must still attend the Discovering Grace classes before attending Membership Seminar.

Class One – Click here
Class Two – Click here
Class Three – Click here
Class Four – Click here
Class Five – Click here

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

prerequisite: Discovering Grace
This seminar presents an opportunity to explore the distinct beliefs, vision and ministry opportunities of MPC, while getting to know other newcomers. While required for those considering membership, this seminar carries no other obligation than a weekend of your time. This chance to “get acquainted” with John Hutchinson and the rest of our ministry leaders begins with dinner on Friday evening, and continues with a morning class on Saturday, then morning and evening classes on Sunday. To register, please contact Anna Catherine Harris at (703) 394-0582 or annacatherine@mcleanpres.org.

The Membership Seminar includes the following topics:
The Purpose and Value of Christ’s Church (explored after dinner Friday evening)
McLean’s Mission and Ministry Values (described Saturday morning)
McLean’s Convictions and Character (studied Sunday morning)
McLean’s Opportunities to Serve Washington and the World (outlined Sunday evening by the various ministry directors and pastors who serve our community)

The Membership Seminar is designed to provide at least three opportunities, which we believe are essential for considering church membership:

• the opportunity to engage the Lord and His Word about the priority He places on the local church, and to seek His specific leading in your life regarding a church home;
• the opportunity to learn about the convictions and unique opportunities which shape the character of our life and ministry together at MPC; and
• the opportunity to meet the pastoral staff and ministry directors at MPC, as well as to deepen relationships with others in the Seminar who are walking this path with you.

Fall/Winter 2009

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 1)
Friday, October 23, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, October 24, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, October 25, 11am – 12:15pm
Sunday, October 25, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, November 1, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, November 8, both services – Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 2)
Friday, November 13, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, November 14, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, November 15, 9:15-10:30am
Sunday, November 15, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, December 6, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, December 13, both services – Presentation to the congregation

Winter/Spring 2010

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session I)
Friday, February 26, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, February 27, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, February 28, 11am-12:15pm
Sunday, February 29, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, March 7, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, March 14, both services – Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session II)
Friday, April 16, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, April 17, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, April 18, 9:15-10:30am
Sunday, April 18, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, May 2, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, May 16, both services – Presentation to the congregation