- Bylaws -

The Community Church of Peru, NY

Corporate By-laws Adopted 1944 Fiscal Year

9th Revision 2021-2022

Peru Community Church By-Laws 9th Revision (Accepted 10/21/21)

Updated By-Laws FAQ's (Updated 9/29/21)

PCUSA Book of Order 2019-2021

UMC Book of Discipline 2016

Joining a church is a commitment. It is an essential step in re-affirming your baptismal vows into the next step of your faith journey. Membership in the church involves a profession of faith, a commitment to God, a commitment to the church and an affirmation of the beliefs of the denomination (Presbyterian USA or United Methodist) which you are vowing to join during the worship service of the congregation you are choosing to join. There is a mutual responsibility of the congregational membership to faithfully participate in the corporate life of the church through prayers, and presence, and gifts, and service and witness.

Church Membership Classes Coming In March 2025

Classes will be held after worship (lasting no more than 1.5 hours) on three Sundays in March. Topics covered will include beliefs, polity, guiding documents and additional resources. These are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

 March 2 – The United Methodist Church

 March 16 – By-Laws of Peru Community Federated Church

 March 23 – The Presbyterian Church USA with Rev. Timothy Luoma, Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh

Those wishing to join the church after attending all three classes will be required to choose one of the two denominations to join as well as joining the Peru Community Church. New members will be received during worship on March 30, 2025.

Wondering About Transferring Your Membership?

Those wishing to transfer their membership from another Protestant church can request a letter of transfer from their church of current membership be sent to the church office, Attn: Membership. Upon receipt of the letter of transfer, the membership rolls will be updated and transfer to Peru Community Church announced at a worship service for recognition and welcome by the congregation.

Guiding documents for church membership can be found under Article 4 of the Bylaws and in the PCUSA Book of Order and the UMC Book of Discipline.  These documents can be found above.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to email or call the church office (518) 643-8641.