What happens after the service?

Please join us for refreshments and fellowship (Taste of Faith from 10 am to 10:45 am). It’s an ideal time for you to learn more about our church and for us to get to know you. 

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When is Communion?
Communion is served at the 9:00 am Traditional service on the first Sunday of the month.

Communion is served at the 10:45 am Contemporary service every Sunday.

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Who can participate in Communion?
The United Methodist Church practices open Communion. Everyone (including children) who wishes to take Communion in the spirit with which it is offered is welcome to participate.

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How do I get in touch with the Minister?

There are several ways:

·      Sign the attendance sheet during the worship service.
If you give your address and phone number, 
our pastors will get in touch with you.

·       Introduce yourself to one or both of our pastors after the service.

·       You can leave a message at the church office (708) 444-8560.

·       You can e-mail Rev. Caleb Yong Min Hong at PastorCaleb@faithumcop.org 
     or Rev. Melissa Meyers at PastorMelissa@faithumcop.org

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How can I be of service on Sunday mornings?
We are delighted to have many people take an active role on Sunday mornings. If you want to know more about how to do that, contact the church office at (708) 444-8560.

Some of the opportunities to serve include:

·       Greeter

·       Usher

·       Lector (read one of the Scripture lessons)

·       Sing in the choir

·       Help with the Taste of Faith, time for refreshments and fellowship, after the
Traditional Worship service

·       Help teach Sunday school (must be Safe Sanctuary trained and approved)

·       Help tend the nursery (must be Safe Sanctuary trained and approved)

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How do I become a member?
We welcome interest in membership at the Faith United Methodist Church. New Members’ Classes are held frequently. In these classes we discuss together faith questions of the participants, and you will have an opportunity to learn more about the United Methodist beliefs and our local church history.

Members are received in three ways:
* By profession of faith and baptism
* By letter of transfer from another United Methodist Church
* By letter of transfer from another Christian Church OR
   by reaffirmation of faith when a letter of transfer is not appropriate/possible.
   
To learn more about how to become a member click here or please speak to one of our pastors.

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Do I have to give a certain amount of money to the church?

You are always welcome to worship with us and participate regardless of whether you contribute money. However, we would like everyone who considers Faith United Methodist his or her church (whether as a formal member or not) to make a commitment (a pledge) to contribute some amount, either weekly or monthly. It is entirely up to you to decide how much you can afford to give and how important the church is to you. The secretary and the treasurer keep what you give confidential. If you would like help in deciding how much to give, we have some guidelines and facts about our financial needs. We like to think about giving in terms of a percentage of one’s income. Tithing (10%) is the ultimate goal; but the important thing is to do whatever you can.

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What other things might be helpful to know?

·       The Communion is non-alcoholic.

·       We serve both regular and decaf coffee during our Taste of Faith fellowship hour. There is also cold punch or juice (non-alcoholic) and cookies or other snacks.

·       There is no smoking in the building. Please step outside if you want to smoke.

·       Wear whatever you please. Some people like to dress up; others don’t. We welcome those in three-piece suits and those in jeans.

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