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Becoming a Pledged Member

What is it?

The Armenian Apostolic Church has two kinds of members: communicant members and dues-paying (pledged) members. Everyone baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church is a communicant member of the Armenian Apostolic Church. This means they have full access to the sacramental life of the Church. On the other hand, dues-paying members are individuals who make tangible their commitment to our parish by making an annual financial contribution. However, membership isn’t only about financial support, it's about manifesting our love for the Armenian Church and aligning our lives and families with the life of the parish.

Benefits:

Deepen Your Connection: This commitment is not just about financial support. It's about expressing your love for the Armenian Church and aligning yourself more closely with the life and mission of our parish.
Make a Difference: Your membership allows us to continue our vital ministries, outreach programs, and maintain our sacred spaces.
Embrace Belonging: Forge valuable fellowships, craft unforgettable memories, support and find support within our community, and cherish a sanctuary that is your spiritual home.

Responsibilities:

Membership in the church is founded on the principle of serving as part of the body of Christ.

Engagement: Perhaps the most important attribute of a pledged member of the parish should be their active engagement. If it is your desire to show your support for our parish through financial stewardship, but it is difficult for you, for whatever reason, to be actively involved, we don't recommend membership. We would graciously accept your generous support in the form of a donation, independent of membership status.
Participation: Sunday services, and participation in activities organized within the spheres of education, culture, and service. Therefore, we invite our members to help make a difference whenever possible.
Assembly:Additionally we ask our members to attend the Annual Members Assembly.

Requirements:

To become a member of the Armenian Apostolic Church, you should be baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church, and accept her doctrines, canons and rites. After reaching the age of eighteen, you may apply to become a pledged member by submitting an application along with the annual pledge fee. After the application has been formally approved by the Parish Council, the new member has the right to vote at the Parish Assembly provided that six (6) months have elapsed since their membership was formally accepted.

By submitting your membership application, you are adhering to the statement below:

“I hereby apply for membership in St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church of Van Nuys, California, and I attest that I have been baptized and have been Chrismated (or I am a communicant) in the Armenian Church; and that I accept the doctrines, hierarchical authority, canons, and rites thereof, and that I am not a member of another church. I promise to attend church, faithfully fulfill my obligations to the church and to adhere to the By-Laws of the Diocese. (Article 8)

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES!

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

CONTACT: BARKEV HAMALIAN OR ZEPURE DEMIRJIAN

This committee is responsible for greeting our faithful at the entrance of the Sanctuary.

-Getting contact information from new visitors and inquiring if they would like to join.

-Answering any questions and being as helpful as possible to everyone.

-Responsible for reaching out to and engaging our younger generation.

LADIES SOCIETY

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

CONTACT: YN. LYDIA DEMIRJIAN

This committee is responsible for the monthly luncheons, preparation of memorial luncheons, family dinner nights, and our annual Fashion Show.

-Volunteer your time and talent in the church kitchen.

-Supporting the Ladies Society executive committee.

-Join a community of strong women and share your God-given passions.

USHERS COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

CONTACT: BARKEV HAMALIAN

This committee is responsible for Sunday Sanctuary opening and closing.

-Feast Days support, including Christmas, Easter, and Holy Week.

-Monitoring during church services.

-Administering the offering of the congregation.

-Maintain the narthex of the church and the bridal room.

-Help with communion lines and mas (Agape bread) distribution.

-Organizing the preparation of the mas (Agape bread).

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

CONTACT: BARKEV HAMALIAN OR MATT MATOESIAN

Oversee all day-to-day operations, maintenance, and upkeep of the church campus.

BECOME A ST. PETER CHURCH DUES-PAYING (PLEDGED) MEMBER!

WELCOME TO YOUR CHURCH!

Becoming a Pledged Member

What is it?

Benefits:

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

ST. PETER CHURCH MEMBERSHIP FORM

By submitting your membership application, you are adhering to the statement below:

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES!

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

LADIES SOCIETY

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

HOSPITALITY COMMITEE

USHERS COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

FACILITIES COMMITTEE