What Is Membership At MVPC?

You may have been attending Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church for some time, enjoying it, making friends, getting involved, and learning.

So Why Join?

• to connect with your church family.
• to reflect on your beliefs.
• to profess your faith.
• to participate in church leadership.

What's involved?

Becoming a member at MVPC is a five step process:

1. Membership Information:

   Read through the online material covering what it means to be a Christian, a Presbyterian, a member, and how to grow as a Christian. This should take about 1-2 hours of your time. As you read please jot down any questions and bring them to the Membership Orientation. You'll also download a form to complete and bring to the Session Dessert.

2. Membership Orientation:

   This one-hour Sunday morning gathering (10:30am) will give you a chance to connect with others while discussing your questions.

3. Friendship Gathering:

   This gathering will give you a chance to connect with others in homes and off the MVPC campus while discussing ways to connect with MVPC ministries.

4. Gathering With Session:

   This one-hour Sunday gathering will give you a chance to meet with members of session (our elder board) and share your faith stories. Be sure to bring your completed Membership forms!

5. Sunday Celebration:

   During Sunday worship you will be asked to respond to the membership vows.

MVPC Membership is offered twice a year, in the spring and in the fall.

Fall 2009 dates:

• Read online membership information prior to September 27.

• September 27 – membership orientation
• October 4 – friendship gatherings in homes
• October 11 – dessert with session
• October 18 – welcome ceremony during worship service

Spring 2010 dates:

• Read online membership information prior to April 18.

• April 18 – orientation, 10:30am, FMC 201-202
• April 25 – friendship gatherings, in host homes
• May 2 – dessert w/ Session, 7pm
• May 16 – members will be welcomed during the worship service they typically attend

How Do I Register?

Please contact Siv Ricketts, Membership Director, to register your intent to participate in the MVPC membership process. You may also call her at 925-376-4800 x283