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Faith is about loving God… it is more than an acknowledgment of God’s existence or a statement of belief regarding God. It is the deep desire to know God, to be one with God, and to worship God.
If a member of another United Methodist Church then your membership can be transferred (see below). Or if a member of another faith background you can transfer by Profession of Faith. This member is a baptized person who has come into membership in The United Methodist Church by Profession of Faith. Professing membership is an expression of our baptismal covenant in which we profess our faith in God and declare our desire to live our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ in the United Methodist faith. Please call the office (792-1122) to schedule a time to talk with our pastor.
Those beyond confirmation age can join the United Methodist church by "Profession of Faith". This is a time to verbally share with the church and yourself that you believe in God and repent of your sins. You can be of no-faith background or another faith belief to share in the membership of the United Methodist Church.
Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God's grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation. Most confirmands are youth between the ages of eleven and fourteen, who have been nurtured in the church since their baptism as an infant or young child. Confirmation is preparation aimed at leading youth and others to embrace their vocation-the calling of God to live and witness to the reign of God announced in Jesus Christ.
Our confirmation youth (7th grade) go through 6-8 week course with our Pastor to learn about the meaning of Christian faith; the history and teachings and The United Methodist Church; and an explanation of the baptismal (already taken or to be taken) and membership vows they will be professing. With the ceremonial member rites shared around Easter Sunday.
Confirmand Requirements: Attend weekly worship to acolyte, take sermon notes, participate in Confirmation retreat, and review lessons during weekly confirmation class.
Baptism 
This ceremony marks the beginning of a journey in the nurturing fellowship of a caring, learning, worshiping, and serving congregation. The baptism of children and their inclusion in the church, is a vivid and compelling witness to prevenient grace, before they can respond with their own confirmation of faith . One can receive Christian baptism as an infant, youth or adult.
Not yet baptized? Sacrament of Baptism can take place during time of Profession of Faith confession or on its own. Pastor will talk with those receiving baptism prior to the confirmed event. Please fill out the baptism form located below.
We at the United Methodist Church practice an open communion. One need not be a member of this church or of any church in order to partake. Christ laid down his life for all who wish to take him into their hearts. As Methodists we affirm the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine (grape juice) used in Communion. We drink the juice then the bread is eaten or dipped into the juice if served by intinction.
Gluten-free wafers are available.
Intinction = act of dipping bread into the chalice
Today's United Methodist Church is the descendent of several predecessors. These denominations are: Methodist Episcopal Church (1784-1939), Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1845-1939), Methodist Protestant Church (1828-1939), Methodist Church (1939-1968), United Brethren in Christ (1800-1946), Evangelical Association (1803-1922), United Evangelical Church (1894-1922), Evangelical Church (1922-1946), Evangelical United Brethren (1946-1968), United Methodist Church (1968- present).
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Have you moved? Or are attending a new place of worship? If no longer an active member of the Carroll First United Methodist Church please prayerfully think about your membership vows. Inactive members are those not participating in worship or other activities and are not supporting the budget. Perhaps we can help you renew your faith or assist you with transferring* your membership to a church you are active with.
*Include your full name (maiden if applicable), telephone & address, and the church name & address to transfer your membership to/from.
