Northside Church

A United Methodist Congregation

About Us > Membership

Learn more about becoming a member of Northside Church

The Worship Service

You may join any Sunday and at any service you choose. The Pastor will issue an invitation to join the church, usually directly before the singing of the last hymn (refer to the worship bulletin). You will join the ministers at the altar and respond to the vows of membership. At the end of the service, the congregation will welcome you into the church family.

Vows of Membership

You will be asked if you profess your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. You will also be asked to uphold Northside United Methodist Church with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness.

Methods of Joining

Are you currently a member of another United Methodist Church?

If so, you will simply transfer your membership to Northside United Methodist Church. When we receive the name and address of this church, we will request a transfer to Northside.

Are you currently a member of another denomination?

If so, you will transfer your membership to Northside United Methodist Church. When we receive the name and address of this church, we will request a transfer to Northside. The United Methodist Church honors baptisms from all denominations, and so, new members will not be baptized again. Should you desire to renew your Baptism, we have a special worship ritual for that, called, “Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant.”

Are you joining a church for the first time and have already been baptized?

You will be joining by profession of your faith in Christ.

Are you joining a church for the first time and have never been baptized?

You will be baptized, as part of the worship service or in a time of worship in the Chapel. You will then join by profession of faith during the worship service.

Welcome Packet

You will receive a packet of information highlighting various ministries within the church and different ways that you can fulfill your vow to uphold Northside United Methodist Church with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness. Please read this information, and should you have any questions about any ministries or opportunities in the church, please contact Dr. Jody Alderman, Senior Associate Pastor, 404.367.2348. In addition, we would like to take your picture following the service in which you join.

New Member Lunch

A luncheon honoring our newest members is held four times a year following the 11:00 worship service. Its purpose is to welcome you into the life of this community of faith and to help you meet others. This is held in Room 362.

After You Join

Once you become a member of Northside United Methodist Church, you will want to find a place to grow spiritually and to serve as you live out your life as a disciple of Jesus Christ by:

  • Attending worship regularly
  • Engaging in Study – whether a Bible Study (Disciple) or Sunday School class
  • Finding a place to serve in the church or with the church
  • Being faithful in giving

New Member Classes

The best way to become a follower of Christ as a member of Northside United Methodist Church is through attending our New Members Classes, which will take place 4 times a year.

These informal group gatherings provide you with a helpful orientation to the life and ministry of the church.  They are also a wonderful way to make new friends who will be joining our church or have recently joined.

More Information

For more information on joining Northside UMC, or to register for the next New Members Class, please contact Dr. Jody Alderman at (404) 367-2348 or JodyA@northsideumc.org

Contact Us

Northside Church

2799 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone: (404) 355-6475
Fax: (404) 355-6478

E-mail: info@northsideumc.org

Pastor on Call

If an emergency occurs after office hours, please call the church office main phone number and listen for the prompts, or press "8" to leave a message. The pastor on call will contact you.

Staff

  • Ministers

  • Ministers' Assistants

    • Ellen Griewahn
      Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
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    • Stacey Connell
      Executive Assistant to Senior Associate Pastor & Adult Ministries
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    • Gayle Boland
      Administrative Assistant to Pastoral Care
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  • Administration

    • Ernest Coleman
      Executive Director
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    • Carolyn Scott
      Financial Manager
      ext. 1146 Administration
    • Debbie Jett
      Financial Assistant - Accounts Payable
      ext. 1125 Administration
    • Leslie Bell
      Membership/Administrative
      ext. 1172 Administration
    • Maragaret Sale
      Receptionist
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    • Tim Miltner
      Director of Facilities
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    • Trisha Kirsch
      Administration Assistant/Office Staff
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    • Randy White
      I.T. Coordinator
      ext. 1124 Administration
  • Adult Ministries

    • Anne Parr
      Director
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  • Catering

  • Children's Ministries

    • Rev. Catherine Boothe
      Director
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    • Estee Lassiter
      Director of Childcare
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    • Dana Moore
      Preschool Ministries Coordinator
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    • Jana Parks
      Administrative Coordinator
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    • Marie Smith
      Administrative Assistant
      ext. 1144 Children's Ministries
    • Taylor Driskill
      Elementary Coordinator
      ext. 1138 Children's Ministries
  • Contemporary Worship

    • Chuck Bell
      Director
      ext. 1114 Contemporary Worship
  • Creative Services

  • Drama

  • Facilities

  • Lay Academy

  • MAP

  • Missions

  • Music

  • Preschool

  • Production

  • Sports and Recreation

    • Kelley Stonis
      Director
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    • Clayton Schmitt
      Assistant Director, Sports League
      ext. 1174 Sports and Recreation
    • Katie Grady
      Camp Evergreen Director
      ext. Sports and Recreation
    • Edie Lvov
      Programs & Administrative Assistant
      ext. 1190 Sports and Recreation
    • Jim Horesco
      Sports Leagues Coordinator
      ext. 1167 Sports and Recreation
    • Jerod Kazemba
      Sports Leagues & Summer Camps Assistant
      ext. 1115 Sports and Recreation
    • Todd Massar
      Roller Hockey Coordinator
      ext. Sports and Recreation
  • Student Ministries

    • Rand Eberhard
      Director & Minister to Students
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    • Ellie Walker
      Middle School Coordinator
      ext. 1157 Student Ministries
    • Annie Smith
      Student Office Manager
      ext. 1196 Student Ministries
    • Linda Joy
      MAP Logistics Manager
      ext. 1175 Student Ministries
  • Women's Ministry

    • Sue Allen
      Director
      ext. 1188 Women's Ministry
    • Christa Groves
      Women's Ministry Associate
      ext. 1191 Women's Ministry
  • Young Adults