Church Membership
If you come to church and get involved, you are considered a member. You belong because simply if you chose to belong. For many people, however, it is important to make that membership official. That is the point of Confirmation, or Reception for those who were Confirmed in another Christian denomination.

Baptisms

Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them.” (Matthew 28:19).

You will notice that the condition Christ gave about baptizing is “all the world”. Therefore, all that is needed to be baptized is the desire to be baptized or to have your child baptized.

Typically, baptisms are done as part of a normal gathering on a Sunday morning. Sometimes, however, it makes more sense to do a smaller, private baptism. Contact the Church office for more information. We can plan a baptism with very short notice.

Funerals
Simply call the church office to work out the details.

 Weddings
The Church exists to celebrate the important moments in life. Baptisms are a way to celebrate birth. Funerals are a way of celebrating life on earth and life in heaven. Likewise, weddings are a way of celebrating the choosing of our most important relationship. There are three official requirements: 1) It is a lawful marriage, 2) you have a reasonable chance at a marriage of mutual support and joy, and 3) the couple is sober when making the commitment. Contact the Church office for more information.

Organist
If you would like the organ to play at a private baptism, a wedding, or a funeral. Since music is not required, if you would like it, you will need to cover the professional fee of the organist.

St. Barnabas exists through unsolicited generous giving. Most of this support comes from our members. You may choose to give a donation, but a donation is not required, for anything!