membership

We are so glad you are ready to formally join the COTR community by becoming an official member!
Membership Orientation
Your decision to join the COTR family marks the beginning of an exciting Christian journey filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful connections. We are excited to engage, equip, empower, and encourage  you to do God’s will on this earth.

Membership at COTR involves more than just attending on Sundays; it is a commitment to grow in relationship with Jesus while walking alongside your fellow brothers and sisters as we do life together.  As a member, we desire to walk alongside you in every season of your life as you are empowered to use your gifts and abilities to make a kingdom impact on the lives of others.  Below is a list of what comes along with being a member at COTR.

4 Types of Membership

Student Membership

For young adults who are temporarily in the greater New Haven region, desiring to connect to a larger body of Christ. As a student member, you have the option to be connected to a loving family of COTR that will support.

Individual Membership

For an individual looking to become a member of the larger body of COTR.

Family Membership

For 2 or more in your family/household.


Online Membership

For those who live 60+ miles away from COTR but desire to be a part of the COTR body.

Benefits of Membership

Child Dedication

The option for child dedication is offered to all members of COTR.  Child Dedication is a wonderful moment in which parents (and or grandparents) make a public statement of faith to raise their child according to the scriptures and under God's grace and wisdom.  Child dedication is for children from birth through 12 years of age.

Weddings

As a member of COTR, you have full access to various areas of the church facilities, such as the sanctuary, foyer, and chapel, for your wedding ceremony at a discounted membership rate. Call the office for pricing details. Weddings are based on pastoral staff availability

Funerals

As a member of COTR, all sanctuary rental, program design/printing, and personnel fees are waived. Call the office for further details.

Emergency Food Assistance

COTR seeks to aid any member experiencing food insecurity. Food assistance forms are available in the office. Please call the office for further details.

Emergency Household Assistance

COTR is committed to helping our members in need of emergency household assistance. Emergency household assistance forms are available in the office. Please call the office for further details.

Counseling
(Marriage, Family, Youth, Individual)

There are no fees for all COTR members seeking counseling who wish to utilize our Pastoral counseling services. Counseling is based on staff availability. Call the office for further details.

Register for New Members Orientation

Ready to become a member and join the COTR family? Attending New Members Orientation is a must! Join us for 1 hour on a Wednesday evening and you will learn about the mission and vision, our faith in Jesus Christ, COTR church history and much more!
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