Exploring Membership at Aldersgate

If you are interested in joining us on our journey here at Aldersgate, we would love to hear from you. You can find answers to some commonly asked questions below.

First Steps

  • Please help us to get to know you by printing and filling out this Member Data Sheet for your household.
  • Pick up and fill out a Ministry Interest Survey for each adult or teenager at the church to determine some ways that you may become active in the life of Aldersgate. Take your time and prayerfully consider the options and return it to the church office.
  • Sign up for the monthly Aldersgate Experience email newsletter and/or the Aldersgate Weekly Calendar email. (Some hard copies of the Aldersgate Experience are available at the Welcome Center.)
  • If you have decided that you want to join the church, please contact Traci in the church office to let her know, and a pastor will be in touch.

How Do I Join Aldersgate?

While you are not required to become a member of Aldersgate UMC to worship with us, we do offer many ways for you to join our church family, if you desire. You may indicate your interest to join by marking the attendance registration pad found in each pew during worship services, talking to a pastor, or calling the church office at 316-722-8504.

Am I Ready to Join?

These questions are asked as new members join:
  • “As a member of Christ’s universal church, will you be loyal to The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?”
  • “As a member of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?”

By agreeing to them, you pledge to be in ministry, and to be stewards of God’s gifts with …

How Can I Support the Church?

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21)

Other Questions

Q. Who do I contact?

Please see our Staff page for a list of the current clergy and staff.

Q. I have another question …

Many questions are answered on our page for newcomers.

Please feel free to call the church at 316-722-8504 or use our Contact form to ask us a question.

Aldersgate UMC's Mobile App

Aldersgate has a mobile app for your smartphone and tablet, where you have access to notifications, sermons, the daily devotional, and more. Use the buttons below while you are on a mobile device to find The Sharefaith App in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. After downloading it, search for Aldersgate UMC-WICHITA in the settings. To easily recognize the app on your device, choose our “Jesus Window” logo.

Aldersgate UMC Church Directory

Aldersgate’s Church Directory (for members and constituents only) is now online. You can access it through the menu link under About Us, or by using a free mobile app for your smart phone. You will need to use the email address listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time you use it. Please contact the Directory Administrator at directory@aldersgatechurch.org if you are not listed, need help, or have any questions.

Security is always a concern. Your account is protected by a username and password that only you should know. Search engines do not crawl any of the directory data located within the password‐protected portion. Only active members and constituents of Aldersgate UMC have access to our directory information.

Use the buttons below to find the Instant Church Directory App in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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Aldersgate United Methodist Church may require personal information such as name, address, phone number, or email address from you if you register for an activity. The information thus collected will not be published or distributed, and will be used only in conjunction with the activity for which it was collected. You are always in control of initiating these requests, which are sent via email to specific individuals.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church may provide for electronic funds transfer for payments or donations over a secure connection. The information thus collected will be used only in conjunction with the recording of those payments or donations.

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Aldersgate United Methodist Church reserves the right to make changes to this policy.