In attending Grace Russian UMC, our hope is that you will be welcomed and given
the feeling that you belong, but not feel pressured to join a particular mission
or help out with a church program. Many persons, especially those returning to
church after a time away, appreciate the opportunity to “hide in the pews” for a bit.
Although worship is the central focus of life at Grace Russian UMC, really belonging
to a church means getting involved at some level. Take your time, see what interests you,
and join in when you are ready.
The TOP 10 Reasons to become a Grace Russian member are:
Baptism – If you are not already baptized, becoming a member allows you to experience this special sacrament of Christian faith.
Belonging – As a member, you feel a sense of belonging to a faith-filled community, a spiritual family where you are "at home."
Affirmation – There is something very affirming about the membership process. You learn about Methodism, about what our church stands for, about our history and our perspectives. Most of all, you learn that Foundry wants you!
Discipleship – In many ways, Grace Russian works to support you in becoming a follower of Christ.
Involvement – As we get to know you better, we assist our members in becoming involved in the community in the ways that are best for you.
Service – You can participate more fully in the life of the church, lending your voice to our congregation and your service to our missions and ministries.
Communication – With your contact information and your interests included in our database, we can more easily contact you about events, programs, and issues of interest to you.
Connections – As a Foundry member, you meet new and interesting people and discover common connections for your personal and professional life.
Visibility – Membership increases Foundry's voice within the United Methodist denomination to advocate for our vision of the modern, inclusive, affirming church.
It's easy! – New member orientation is just a single Sunday afternoon, and new members join the following Sunday.
