The Journey of Faith
At Peace, becoming a member is more than signing a card—it’s a journey. Our Journey of Faith process is a series of small group gatherings designed to help you explore your own faith journey and to consider whether you are being called to become part of our congregation and its mission.
During these gatherings we share from our life experiences, bring our questions about God and faith to the table, and explore excerpts from the Gospels using an African Bible Study/lectio divina approach to hearing the text and exploring connections.
How It Works
- Small group gatherings — We meet on several Sundays in the afternoon to share life stories, reflect on Scripture, and pray together. Attendance at every session is encouraged but not mandatory.
- New Member Sponsors — Each new member is paired with an active member of the Peace community who serves as a sponsor, connector, and encourager during your first year. You’ll meet your sponsor at a shared meal gathering toward the end of the process.
- Rite of Welcome — For those who feel called by the Spirit to a closer relationship with our congregation and its mission, the process culminates in a Rite of Welcome during Sunday worship, where the whole congregation celebrates new members joining our family of faith. The date is determined together by the group.
Interested?
Whether you’ve been visiting for a while or just walked through our doors, we’d love to have you join us on this journey. If you have questions about the process or would like to be part of the next Journey of Faith group, reach out to Pastor Erik.