Membership
Exploring Membership
We are so glad you’re interested in membership at St. Paul’s! We are so happy that God brought you to us!
We offer our Exploring Membership series of classes twice each year to help you make an informed, prayerful decision about choosing St. Paul’s as your new church home. We ask all people transferring membership from another church to participate in our Exploring Membership process — as it is for your benefit to truly connect to the life and ministry of St. Paul’s.
To register for the 2026 classes, fill out the online form at the bottom of this page or email Janet Lee, at JanetL@StPaulsSummerville.org. If you need childcare, please give their names and ages in the email.
All classes are on Sundays 12:15-1:00pm in Ambler Hall, and a light lunch served.
We look forward to meeting you!
Winter 2026 Exploring Membership Classes
Let’s Connect Brunch – Sunday (January 4) at 12:15 pm in Ambler Hall
Join us for a delicious catered meal to learn more about St. Paul’s. If you like what you hear, you are invited to join our Exploring Membership classes beginning the next Sunday.
Come see if we’re the church home for you.
This is a short introduction and overview of the vision, ministry, and family of St. Paul’s. Childcare is available upon request.
Basic Christianity — Sunday, Jan. 11 — 12:15 pm, Ambler Hall
Receive your free book “Basic Christianity,” by John Stott and read prior to class if possible.
Joys of Anglicanism — Sunday, Jan. 18 & Jan. 25 12:15, Ambler Hall
Learn about the history, theology and worship of the ancient Anglican tradition.
Discover your SHAPE for Ministry — Sunday, Feb. 1 — 12:15 pm, Ambler Hall
Learn how God has uniquely designed you for ministry, and how you can use your gifts at St. Paul’s.
Using the Book of Common Prayer — Sunday, Feb. 8 — 12:15 pm, Atrium in Doar Hall
Learn how to use the book that is foundational to Anglican worship.
LifeGroups – Sunday, Feb. 15 — 12:15 pm, Ambler Hall
Get connected with a small group for mutual growth and encouragement in the faith.
Preparation for Membership — Sunday, Feb. 22 — 12:15, Ambler Hall
Fill out final paperwork for membership and learn about the service of Confirmation/ Reception/Reaffirmation.
Confirmation Service — Sunday, Mar. 1 — 10:15 am, Doar Hall
Be received as a full member of St. Paul’s and the Anglican Diocese of SC by the laying on of hands by our Bishop.
Your membership at St. Paul’s is complete with the renewing your baptismal vows at our public service of Confirmation. Our Bishop visits twice a year to pray for and receive new members into St. Paul’s through Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation. We ask all transferring and new members to participate in this wonderful and powerful service, where the Bishop invokes the Holy Spirit to release in you the gifts for ministry in your new church home. It is a beautiful moment of celebration as you join your new church family!
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