Membership

IMPORTANT DATES

Next “All About All Saints” Class: The next class will be held in the fall. Check back soon for dates! For more information or to sign up for the class, email Rebekah Rice.
Membership Packet Deadline: TBD. Download packet HERE and email it to Rebekah.
New Member Lunch: TBD
New Member Sunday: November 1, 2013

Why Join All Saints…

At All Saints, we place high emphasis on membership. In a local church body, membership is first and foremost an acknowledgment of our own sin and our rest upon Jesus Christ for salvation. Beyond that, it is a commitment to a particular branch of His body to establish community where we grow, struggle, and live life together with honesty and freedom. We invite you to grow in grace along with us as we seek to live as the body of Christ in Austin for the world through worship, spiritual formation, and service.

How to Join All Saints…

1. Attend All Saints for at least 6 months. This can include time in membership process.

2. Take the “All About All Saints” class. Notify Rebekah if you’d like to sign up for the next class.

3. Complete the Membership Preparation Packet. CLICK HERE to download.

4. Schedule a membership interview with a pastor or elder.

5. Take public vows before the church.

All About All Saints…

“All About All Saints” is a 4 week membership class taught by our pastors. This is a great way to learn more about us and a great time to candidly ask our pastors any questions you have. The class covers reformed theological tradition, the basics of Christian orthodoxy, and particulars of the worship, life, and mission of All Saints. Please plan on attending all 4 weeks as each week covers different material.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare for membership?

Please attend All Saints for 6 months. Then attend the “All About All Saints” membership class and complete the checklist in the Membership Preparation Packet.

How often does “All About All Saints” take place?

Twice a year. Usually there is one class in early spring with attenders joining on Easter Sunday, and the 2nd class takes place in the fall with attenders joining on All Saints Day (November.)

When am I officially a member?

You’ll be formally received into membership on Easter Sunday or All Saints Day, when you’ll stand as a group before the congregation and answer the questions again.

What are the public vows I take before the church?

You’ll be asked to answer these 5 membership questions:

Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope save in His sovereign mercy?
Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel?
Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?
Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?
Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace?

Do I have to join if I take the membership class?

By no means, but we hope you do! “All About All Saints” is simply a chance for you to get to know us better and vice versa.

What if I’m only in Austin for a short time and want to retain membership in my home church?

Members of PCA churches can join All Saints as Associate Members and still retain full memberships in their home churches. As Associate Members, you have all rights of membership with the exception of voting at congregational meetings. Associate Membership is appropriate for those, such as students or employees on short-term contracts, who do not expect to live in Austin for very long. Associate Members go through the same membership process as regular members. Our denomination does not offer Associate Membership for members of non-PCA churches.