Thank you for your interest in Atonement. It can be challenging and will take time to make a new church feel like “home”. Our hope is that you will always feel welcomed to worship and encouraged to take part in the many programs Atonement offers for adults, youth and children. We encourage all who are considering Atonement as their church home to attend the introductory session described here:
Getting to Know Atonement
This 2 hour class will help you understand our
Mission (Reach Together for Jesus),
Vision (what God is calling us to be), and
Values (those behaviors and attitudes by which we seek to live).
We encourage and allow time for questions and discussion regarding the foundation of who we are, what we offer and what is preached. Our hope is that this time together will help you to determine if Atonement is the right place for you to call “home”.
Those who have decided to make Atonement their home will be introduced to the congregation on an upcoming Sunday and greeted at a Welcome Reception.
The Next Step…
The primary way we practice faith is in community. This is how God designed it, serving each other. For those individuals that have made the decision to live life as a member of Christ’s family, we welcome you to the process of becoming a participating member.
Becoming a Participating Member
Membership is an important step that moves us into the light of commitment. The process of membership involves affirming both where you are presently in your faith journey and where you are going. For Atonement it is important to identify those who will be the core community that we depend on to build and sustain the ministries of the church. The process of membership includes the following:
Connect 101—“Understanding God’s design for me” Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Learn the biblical foundation for spiritual gifts, identify your own, uncover your personal style and discover ministry roles that match how God designed you. (Preparation at home so sign up at least 2 weeks in advance.) and patterns for living that characterize a life that is devoted to daily discipleship.
Connect 101 and 201 are designed to help you connect fully in the life and ministry of the church. Each of us is called to be actively serving and growing. These sessions will help you find places to do both here at Atonement. For more information on these classes please call Mary Williams at (847) 381-0243 ext. 179.
