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Membership at St. Michael’s Anglican Church

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” — Acts 2:42

 

To be a member of St. Michael’s is to cultivate a healthy relationship with God and with His people. Membership is expressed through four core commitments:

1. Regular Sunday Morning Worship Attendance

Worshiping together forms the center of our life with God.
Regular Sunday attendance keeps us grounded in Scripture, nourished by Word and Sacrament, and united as one body.

Learn more about what to expect when you visit.

2. Common Prayer Groups (CPG’s)

Our primary context for “doing life together” in Christian community.

Each CPG gathers twice a month for prayer, Scripture, and fellowship. They serve three key purposes:

a) Strengthening our Spiritual Lives

  • We pray using the rich Anglican tradition of the Book of Common Prayer.

  • Groups pray one of the Daily Offices (Morning, Midday, Evening Prayer, or Compline).

  • Every CPG reads through the same book of the Bible, cultivating shared parish-wide formation.

  • Members intercede for one another—during meetings and throughout the week.

B) Deepening our Relationships

  • CPGs are a place for meaningful, encouraging friendships to form.

  • Groups “break bread” together—sharing a meal, coffee, or simple hospitality.

  • Through intentional conversation and personal storytelling, relationships grow deeper and more supportive.

c) Growing a Culture of Evangelism 

  1. We want our faith to overflow into love for our neighbors.

  2. Members are encouraged to think like missionaries and to invite friends, coworkers, and neighbors to join.

  3. Many who might hesitate to visit a church are open to joining a small group for prayer, food, and conversation.

3. Ministry Involvement

God gives each of us unique strengths, gifts, and passions.
Serving in parish life is one of the most tangible ways we bless others—and are ourselves blessed through community, training, and spiritual growth.
If you’d like to get involved, explore the teams below and email Bekah to get connected.

Sunday Morning Teams

Ushers • Service Preparation • Scripture Readers • Eucharist Ministers • Crucifers & Torchbearers • Musicians (Vocal & Instrumental) • Prayer Ministers • Sound & Projection • Hospitality

Teaching & Discipleship

Children’s Teachers & Helpers • Youth Mentors • Book Study Leaders • CPG Leaders & Hosts

Building & Grounds

Cleaning team • Building / Grounds Maintenance • Lawn Mowing • Gardening

4. Financial Stewardship

Scripture teaches us to offer God our “firstfruits.”
At St. Michael’s we encourage households to grow toward the biblical tithe of 10%, recognizing that this takes time and prayerful discernment.

The parish budget is shared annually at our September parish meeting.

You can give online here.

How to Become a Member

Becoming a member involves attending our membership class and committing to our four-part Membership Covenant:

  1. Attend the Membership Class

    • Held quarterly on Sundays after worship (lunch included).

    • Introduces St. Michael’s beliefs, practices, and ways to get involved.

  2. Complete a Four-Part Membership Covenant - click here to learn more

New to St. Michael’s?

We would love to meet you.
If you’re new and want to get to know our clergy, staff, and parish members, you are warmly invited to a welcome dinner—our treat. It’s a relaxed time of conversation, connection, and information about getting involved.

Email info@stmichaelswi.org for details.