Part of the Membership Covenant is to regularly attend and be a part of the life of the OCF. However, in cases of temporary absences (such as college, extended travel, temporary employment assignments) exceptions can be made. We encourage you to plug in to a local church body wherever life finds you.
The next Membership Class opportunity will be available in early 2026. Yes, you’ll need to attend the whole class (4 sessions) at that time.
See “Why Become a Member” at this link.
Yes. You can certainly be a part of the body of Christ, call this place your home, and engage in the life of OCF without being a Member. We would encourage you to pray, discern, and talk to a pastor/elder about why you’re not ready or willing to become a Member. There are legitimate reasons to delay Membership and talking through it with one of the pastor/elders, or a mature mentor, will often help to see things with more clarity.
Your Membership is not active. You don’t need to re-take the Membership class but in order to reactivate your Membership you’ll need to meet with an Elder and sign a new Membership application and covenant.
Yes, with your parent’s consent. However, you need to be at least 18 to vote in congregational-matters.
