Becoming a member of First Coral Gables
We are thrilled that you’re thinking about becoming a member of First Coral Gables! Our church is a family of faith that journeys together in worship, service, and love.
God is already at work in your life, and we are excited to walk alongside you! Here are the next steps to take in order to become part of this warm and loving congregation. And as always, please let us know how we can help you!
Attend
Worship is an integral part of our spiritual life, and worship is best done together. We invite you experience the rhythm of our community life — our style of worship, our values, and our ministries. This will help you know if First Coral Gables is the church home that God is calling you to.
Sunday experiences
8:30am in the Chapel
9:30am in the Chapel (en español)
11:00am in the Sanctuary
Online at welovecoralgables.org, Facebook, or YouTube
What is the Methodist Church? How can I know if the Methodist tradition will feel authentic to my spiritual journey? Pastor Hedy has prepared three short videos that will help answer some of those questions. They will help you “kick the tires” to see if membership at First Coral Gables is right for you. Watch them at your own pace…and then we’ll go on to the next step!
Discover
Ask
Maybe you have deeper questions, or you’d like to talk about your spiritual journey. The next step is to schedule a one-on-one conversation with one of our pastors. This is a chance to share your faith journey, ask questions about the church, and explore your sense of call to Christian discipleship. You can meet with Pastor Hedy, Pastor Jess, or Pastor Yovanes (en español) to get your questions answered.
Join
You’ve definitely decided that First Coral Gables should be your church home…and we couldn’t be happier to welcome you! To officially become a member, you can go about it in one of three ways:
Profession of Faith (if you're committing to Jesus Christ for the first time)
Reaffirmation of Faith (if you're reconnecting with your Christian faith)
Transfer of Membership (if you are already a member in another United Methodist or Christian church)
A new member is something that the whole congregation celebrates. We generally recognize and applaud new members during worship service (but only if you’re comfortable with that). Just know that when a family grows, so does the joy! There is a place for you at First Coral Gables, where you’ll always be among friends.