A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Since opening our doors, NEC has been steadfast in creating a safe and loving space where everyone feels genuinely welcome. This is made possible by those who call NEC their church home and are committed to extending that same love and welcome to others. To belong here means being a vital part of our family, where your story matters, and you are invited to grow in faith, support our mission, and share God’s love with the world.

“Membership at NEC isn’t about exclusive rights or obligations—it’s about joining a shared journey where your unique presence and purpose enrich our community and further God’s work.”
— Pastor Heather

THE INVITATION

1. 'Get to Know* NEC' (optional)*

First Sunday of Every Month at 11:30 a.m.

A casual setting for those who want to know what we're all about

Held the first Sunday of the month

If you want to learn more about our beginnings (we’ve been in Franklin for 25 years) and our mission (which started as a conversations between friends who wanted to create a different kind of church), please attend our Get to Know session. Its an informal gathering where you can meet members of our team and get a behind-the-scenes look at all things NEC.

  • You can skip this step if you’ve been attending NEC for at least a year. But if you can, check it out and you’ll learn something new!

2. 'Belong' (required)

Next one is Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m.

Thinking about making NEC your church home?

To Belong: When the space you take up in the world and the ways you inhabit it are welcome and necessary to the well-being of your community.

This session is for those who are considering making NEC your home. We will learn about the promises we (NEC and you) make to each other. It will help you decide if you want to become a part of NEC. Do any of these apply to you?

  • You've attend a 'Get to Know NEC' session and you like what you heard OR you've been attending NEC for more than a year (You kind of know us by then!)
  • Your faith is growing (by the way there is no end destination!)
  • You are beginning to experience what it feels like to be part of the NEC community
  • You want to officially name NEC as your church. This not only connects you with fun people, memberhsip opens up certain levels of 'in-house' communications and leadership opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a member, we invite you to attend our 'Belong' session. This 90-minute session (Sunday, February 9 after first service) is led by our senior pastor Mike Laird and scheduled periodically throughout the year.

3. FINAL step: share your faith story

We want to hear how God has moved in your life. It can be a few sentences or as many pages as you need. We provide you with prompts. Member promises are included. Please know this is confidential and will only be viewed by our pastors.

extra credit: ‘The Journey’ (within a year)

If you haven’t already taken this signature small group, we ask that you do within a year of becoming an official member.

During this 7-week small group, discover the story of God, the church, & of Christianity. Go deeper into how to live out faith. New sessions begin in January, March, May & September.