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Yorkminster serves communion once a month, usually on the first Sunday. We invite everyone who believes to join us in Communion. This is not just a Presbyterian table, nor is it merely Yorkminster's table—this is a welcome table for all.

Presbyterians in the PCUSA church believe in the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. What these tenets mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God’s purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God’s generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone’s job — ministers and lay people alike — to share this Good News with the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike.

Yorkminster baptizes people of all ages. Infant baptism expresses that it is God who chooses us for faith, discipleship, and salvation; without God, we have no power to claim these things for ourselves. However, we affirm that people come to faith at different stages in life, and recognize the baptism of children and older believers as an equally valid expression of the sacrament. Children who wish to be baptized must meet with the pastor to discuss their expression of faith. Older youth and adults believers must be planning to join the church.

As Christians and Presbyterians, we believe that Christian marriage is a sacred covenant instituted by God. A prospective bride and groom wishing to be married at Yorkminster should be professing Christians, one of whom is an active member of Yorkminster or another Presbyterian church or has a close family member who is. Special consideration is given to active duty military. All couples must attend premarital counseling with the pastor. A member of the Wedding Guild will assist in the planning and will be present during the event. Please see the church’s wedding policy (https://6b6c80f9-dd31-4477-bdde-692d1d18f149.usrfiles.com/ugd/17aed0_8ba387bf744d4f489ffa950a29350ba2.pdf)for details. If you are interested having a discussion about having marriage ceremonies outside of the building, please talk to the pastor.(mailto:laura@yorkminsterpc.org)

A memorial service in the Presbyterian Church is understood to be a "Witness to the Resurrection": Yorkminster’s memorial services are designed to remember the deceased, give thanks for this person’s life and acknowledge God’s power over death. Services are conducted for church members and their immediate family. Women of the church provide a modest reception following the memorial service.

Yorkminster receives new members frequently throughout the year, and invites you to consider joining our church family by: • Profession of Faith (with Baptism) in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior if you have never made that commitment; • Letter of Transfer from another Christian congregation; • Reaffirmation of Faith if you have been baptized but have not been active in a church in recent years, or if you feel your church would not grant a Letter of Transfer. A few times each year, our pastor holds an Inquirer's Class where you can learn more about the Presbyterian faith and our specific church. The class may help you make your decision and get acquainted with our community, but it is not required before joining. ​ Please speak to the pastor if you are interested in becoming a member. What should I do if I have more questions? Complete the Connect card and ask a church staff member to contact you, call the church office at (757) 898-4972 or email office@yorkminsterpc.org(mailto:office@yorkminsterpc.org)