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| Becoming a Member of Summerland Church of Light, NSAC: |
Welcome to the Summerland Church of Light, NSAC! We are excited by
your interest in becoming a member of our church. Our church is a
community of free-“spirited” people who enjoy the peace and serenity of our services, as we connect with Infinite Intelligence and hear messages from our loved ones. We know that you will find our services uplifting and our congregants loving and supportive. |
| Before you can become a church member, there are several steps you need to take |
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You must have attended church services for 3 months or more. Note that coming to every church service during that time is not required, but each visit will give you a better idea about our religion and our church. The fulfillment of this requirement demonstrates to us that you are making a commitment to attend our services and become an active member in our church. |
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You can obtain a membership application from the Membership
Committee Chairperson, the Secretary or download a PDF here. The membership fee is currently $30.00 per year. (We do not require payment at this time; you will be asked to pay the fee after you have been accepted as a church member; see below.) You then turn in the completed application to the Membership Committee Chairperson or the Secretary. |
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Your application is then brought before the Board at its next meeting, at which time your application is reviewed and your name is submitted for membership. The Board decides by vote whether to accept you as a new church member. Barring any reasonable objections, you are then accepted as a new church member. |
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You must attend a class on Spiritualism and your role as a church member titled “Spiritualism 101,” presented by Reverend Richard P. Schoeller, NST. |
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Once you have completed the previous steps, you will be notified by the Secretary of the date for the Right Hand of Fellowship, given during an upcoming church service. At the Right Hand of Fellowship you will be asked to follow the principles and practices of Spiritualism, our church, and the NSAC. After you have accepted these tenets, you will be formally introduced to the congregants as a new church member of Summerland Church of Light, NSAC. This is a joyous occasion, since it demonstrates the continued growth of our church and your valued participation. |
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| We hope this information has answered your questions about what is involved in becoming a church member. If you have further questions about this process, please see a Board member or Reverend Richard Schoeller. Thank you for your interest! |
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