Section 1.
The membership of this congregation consists of those baptized persons who:
A. Have been baptized in this congregation, or:
B. Having been previously baptized in the name of Triune God, have been received either by:
i. Transfer from another Lutheran Congregation
ii. Confirmation, or
iii. Affirmation of faith
Section 2.
Members of this congregation may also be classified as confirmed and voting.
A. Confirmed members are baptized members who have been:
i. Confirmed in this congregation,
ii. Received by adult baptism,
iii. Received by transfer as confirmed members from another Lutheran congregation,
iv. Received by affirmation of faith as baptized adult.
B. Voting members are those confirmed or otherwise designated members who are members in good standing and attained the age of 18 years.
Section 3:
United in one Lord, one faith and one Baptism, the members of this congregation are to be constant in worship and in the study of the Holy Scriptures, regularly nourishing their life in Christ in the Sacrement of the Altar, presenting their children for Holy Baptism and providing for their Christian instruction.
The members are called by the Spirit to lead godly lives, to promote the unity and welfare of the congregation in the bond of peace, to proclaim the Gospel and to renounce the evil one. The commitment of each baptized member to this call is to be expressed through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, its synods and this congregation by a life of repentance, faith, prayer and the sharing of resources.
Section 4.
Membership in this congregation shall be terminated by any of the following:
A. Death,
B. Resignation,
C. Transfer or release
D. Dismissal
E. Inactivity
Section 5.
A confirmed member who does not, for a period of one year, partake of Holy Communion, support for the church with offerings and participate in the life and worship of the congregation shall be visited by the pastor and the congregation's officers and be encouraged by them to active membership. If during the second year, the confirmed member does not actively participate, the member's name may be removed from the membership roster of the congregation, but it shall be retained on a responsibilty list as one who is in special need of the congregation's prayer and concern.
