Baptisms

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baptism

Baptism has been a practice of the Christian church since its earliest days. Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptized, and his baptism marked the beginning of his public ministry. When the church began preaching on the day of Pentecost, the apostles called upon those who believed in Jesus to “repent and be baptized.” From that time forward, baptism has been the sign of entrance into the Christian life and into the fellowship of the church.

Baptism is one of the two sacraments recognized in The United Methodist Church (the other is Holy Communion). In baptism we celebrate the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Grace means unmerited, unearned favor—God’s freely given love. The fundamental truth of the Gospel is that God loved us first.

Through baptism we are initiated into Christ’s holy church and marked as disciples of Jesus Christ. It is both a sign of God’s grace and the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith within the Christian community.

Who May Be Baptized

Youth and adults may receive Christian baptism after meeting with the Senior Pastor.

Infants may also be baptized. While baptisms often take place when a child is around three months old, baptism may occur at any age. Parents are encouraged to contact the church soon after the birth or adoption of a child to schedule a conversation with the Senior Pastor.


How Baptism Is Administered

In The United Methodist Church, baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion.

At Madison Street, most baptisms take place during Sunday worship using sprinkling or pouring at the baptismal font. Baptisms by immersion are less common in our congregation but can be arranged in consultation with the Senior Pastor and may take place at another location and time.


When Baptisms Take Place

Baptisms are usually celebrated during Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.

In general, baptisms are not scheduled on Communion Sundays, Easter Sunday, or other services when the sacrament would not receive the attention it deserves.

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