Who leads it
The pastor leads a conversation with a small group.
Becoming a Member
You are welcome here whether or not you become a member. If you are curious about joining, our Inquirers and New Members class is a relaxed place to learn more and ask questions.
- 1Come to classHear how we worship, serve, and make decisions.
- 2Ask your questionsTake the time you need. Joining is always your choice.
- 3Join if you chooseSay that this is your church home when you are ready.
What happens at the class
Come to listen, ask questions, and decide whether membership is right for you.
What gets covered
What Presbyterians believe, how we make decisions, and ways to take part.
What comes after
If you choose to join, the Session receives you as a member.
What membership changes
Most of life here is open to everyone.
Open to everyone
No membership required
- Worship
- Sunday at 10 a.m., and the Lord's Table is open.
- Groups and studies
- Bible studies, Grove Groups, the choir, the handbells, fellowship groups
- Children and youth
- Sunday school, youth group, the Mexico trips
- Care
- The deacons, Stephen Ministry, the prayer chain, a visit at home or in hospital
Members only
What the roll is actually for.
- Voting
- Members vote at congregational meetings, including on calling a pastor.
- Serving as an officer
- Elders and deacons are elected from the membership.
- Scholarships
- The two scholarship funds are for members going on to study.
- Being counted
- Members are included in the roll we report to the Presbytery of San Jose.
Start with a Sunday
Come as you are. Our visit page covers parking, the service, and common questions.