How to Join Augustana District
There are three categories of membership in the Augustana District.
Member Congregations
The Augustana District is an association of congregations belonging to Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). LCMC churches wishing to join Augustana may do so with a majority vote of their Church Council, by way of adopting a resolution expressing their desire to join and their subscription to Augustana’s constitution, bylaws, and Statement of Faith. Such a resolution should be signed by the president and/or pastor of the congregation, and mailed to the Augustana District offices (335 Main St S, Hutchinson, MN. 55350). Upon approval by the District Council, such congregations are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Augustana District. Contact us here for more information.
Associate Member Congregations
Congregations which have not yet taken a formal congregational vote to join LCMC but wish to share in the mission and fellowship of the Augustana District may do by becoming an Associate Member Congregation. Taking this step does not result in so-called ‘dual-affiliation’, but associates your church in a way that connects it to the purpose and benefits of Augustana without [yet] severing ties from its current denomination. This is similar to joining a Bible Camp association or a mission society. The process is the same as above, by a majority vote of the Church Council, and a signed subscription to Augustana’s constitution, bylaws, and Statement of Faith. Associate Member Congregations have “voice but not vote” at district conventions. Individuals of Associate Member Congregations may fully participate in the boards, committees and programs of the district. Contact us here for more information.
Associate Individual Member
The Augustana District is an association of congregations. However, we recognize that there may be individuals who wish to associate with us even if their home congregation does not. We welcome such people as “Associate Individual Members,” both clergy and laity alike. Please send a letter to the district, requesting such status, and stating your subscription to our constitution, bylaws, and Statement of Faith. Associate Individual Members have “voice but not vote” at district conventions, and otherwise may fully participate in the boards, committees and programs of the district. Contact us here for more information.
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