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Membership classes, known as inquirer's classes, are offered several times during the year. These classes include information on the history, heritage and governmental structure of the Presbyterian church. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a member at First Presbyterian, please contact Pastor Eikenberry or the church office.

Individuals may become official members of our church family in any one of three ways:

Letter of Transfer - for persons who were members of another church and wish to unite with First Presbyterian.

Reaffirmation of Faith - for persons who have been away from the church and would like to reaffirm their faith and love for Jesus Christ.

Profession of Faith - for persons who have come to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and who have not previously belonged to a Christian church.

Benefits of church membership include opportunities to vote in church elections, to hold church office, and, most importantly, to be a part of a supportive, caring church family dedicated to Jesus Christ. However, everyone is welcome to worship and fellowship with us, whether or not formal church membership is desired.

During the last two years, the Session has been updating the membership lists of the First Presbyterian Church per the following criteria:

Active members are those who:

1. Have joined the church by profession of faith or transfer of membership from another church.

2. Participate in the work and worship of the church through one or more of the following:

• Attendance at weekly worship services or a Bible study group.

• Regular participation in the various committees or boards accomplishing the church's mission, or in a church sponsored ministry.

Active members are eligible to hold a church office, may vote at congregational meetings, and are counted as church members for the Per Capital assessment paid by the church to the presbytery.

Inactive members are those who:

1. Have previously been active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan.

2. Have been voted to inactive membership status by the Session due to lackof participation in the work and worship of the church, or due to personal request.

3. Have indicated a desire to maintain an affliation with the church through consistent financial contribution or communication to the Session.

Inactive members do not vote at congregational meetings, may not serve as elders, deacons or trustees, are not counted as church members for the purposes of the Per Capita assessment, and have not joined another church.

The Worship and Fellowship committee monitors and updates the lists of active and inactive members and makes recommendations to the Session for changes in the status of an individual's membership. This is why t he churhc encourages the use of the attendance pads to record member's participation in the work and worship of the church. Questions about an individual's membership status should be directed to the Worship and Fellowship Committee through the church office.

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