Membership in our church is open to all people who believe in Jesus Christ and will uphold this church with their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. We accept new members by:
Profession of faith and Christian baptism
If you’ve never been baptized or confirmed in any church, this is your opportunity to take your first public step of faith in Jesus Christ. By joining, you’ll complete a new member form, participate in A Disciple’s Path membership series, and then be baptized as you state your vows alongside others.
Transfer from another denomination
If you’re currently a member of another church—whether Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopalian, or another denomination—you’re welcome here!
We invite you to attend A Disciple’s Path membership series to learn more about our church. After the class, you’ll fill out a new member form and say your membership vows on Joining Day. We will then contact your previous church to transfer your membership to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.
Transfer from another United Methodist Church
For people who are members of other churches within our denomination, whether it’s local, state, national or even international. We will contact your previous church and have them transfer your membership to us. We encourage you to attend A Disciple’s Path, new members series, in order to help you begin to form the relationships that will make FUMC your new church home.
Contact: Angie Parish, Director of Connection and Welcoming | 817-564-1170
Church Office | 817-339-2403
Frequently Asked Questions
I have decided to join! What do I do next?
Great! You made the decision; the hard part is over! We like to do “big days” of joining and so we offer an opportunity called A Disciple’s Path to join as a group because it signifies this journey is something we do alongside each other. This is how the membership series is set up: During the 3-week series we will cover topics like United Methodist history, denomination-specific doctrines, and the important reasons for vows of membership, amongst other information. Each of these sessions will be taught by one of our pastors. It is a great place for anyone wanting to take their discipleship and vows of membership seriously. Following the sessions there will be a joining service for all who choose to move forward with membership.
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Do I have to be re-baptized?
No. The United Methodist Church believes in one baptism. We recognize the baptism of any Christian denomination
What about my children?
Children are very important to our church! When they join the church with you, they are considered preparatory members. They become full members when they go through confirmation in the sixth grade.
Learn moreWhat happens at the joining day?
It is a portion at the beginning of the worship service in which three things will happen:
1. Anyone who is joining and has not ever been baptized will be baptized at that time.
2. Everyone will then say their membership vows together
3. You will be introduced by name to the congregation