Membership occurs in simple and more formal ways. These steps and rituals are an inherent and important part of Episcopal worship, theology and doctrine. Membership can be as simple as registering the date of your baptism in our parish register or done more formally through Rites of Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion. Both Confirmation and Reception occur in the Spring through the laying-on-of-hands by one of our bishops. Adults who are preparing for Confirmation or Reception participate in our “Episcopal What?” series, offered twice annually. You are also provided with an adult mentor to act as a companion along the way. Meeting together, each of you has the opportunity to share some of your faith journey as you offer support to the other in theirs. We find that these spiritual companions often turn into friendships that last well beyond the period of preparation.

If you have an interest in or questions about more formal membership in St. Paul’s and the Episcopal Church, please speak with Anne Watkins, Associate for New Member Ministry, or with one of our clergy staff. You will find more information for teens and Confirmation by exploring our Christian Education/Formation pages.