Welcome! We’re glad to hear of your interest in joining our parish family. Below are answers to common questions people have when they’re thinking about joining St. Paul’s.

Who can become a member?

Membership is open to all baptized people. You will need to register your baptism with us. If you have a copy of your baptismal certificate, or if you need to obtain one from the church where you were baptized, our staff will happily help you register your baptism. If you are a member of another Episcopal Church, then the registration of your baptism comes in the form of a Letter of Transfer. A Letter of Transfer from your former parish will register your baptism here.

To become a member, download this form and return it to the office at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax it to (252) 830-0229, or mail it to 401 East Fourth Street, Greenville, NC 27858.

If you haven’t been baptized before, we do that, too! Find out more here.

• What are the expectations of membership?

Regular Worship Attendance
The gifts of life and grace God offers in Jesus Christ are sacred. In worship, we pray, we sing, we hear the words of Holy Scripture, and we experience the presence of Christ in the Holy Communion and in one another. All of these acts are offered in thanksgiving and praise to God. Worship helps strengthen and renew us so that our faith becomes more than something we do just for an hour once a week. Check our listing of our service times.

Invest Time and Talent
We know that time is a great commodity in our lives today; however, time is also God's gift to us for life and love. We give of our own time in order to reflect God's graciousness and generosity. Furthermore, everyone has talents that God calls us to use. Membership here means a commitment to find and invest your God-given talents in a way that fits with who you are and who you'd like to become.

Pledge Annually
St. Paul's is a self-funded parish. We do not have an endowment that offsets the costs of our operating budget. Without the annual pledges of parishioners, we would never be able to offer the community or you the spiritual resources we do. Annual pledges help us budget for the year and offer each of us a chance to renew our commitment to the work of St. Paul's in Greenville. 

• What can I do to learn more?

Pathways to Membership/Newcomers’ Gatherings
On the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. during the programmatic year (September to May), St. Paul’s offers opportunities for those looking to learn more about St. Paul’s and the Episcopal Church. The gatherings examine what Episcopalians believe, the history of St. Paul’s with a tour, and how to get involved, not to mention a chance to get to know others and the current church leaders and clergy.

Confirmed Communicant
All baptized members are encouraged to consider confirmation in the Episcopal Church. Confirmation involves a commitment to learn more about yourself, about St. Paul’s, and about the Episcopal Church. Your journey will culminate in a special service during which the bishop confirms and/or receives you into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church and worldwide Anglican Communion. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. 

• Forms

Parish Registration Form

Letter of Transfer

Contact: The Parish Office (252) 752-3482 if you have any questions.