At UUMC, the sacrament of baptism is held on the fourth Sunday of each month, for both adults and children, at the 11:00 a.m worship service. Please let one of the pastors know several weeks in advance of your intended baptism date.

In the United Methodist Church, the preferred method is sprinkling water on the heads of adults or infants, though the denomination recognizes any method of baptism. The sacrament is a sign of God’s acceptance, whether it is in a river or in a sanctuary. Upon baptism, a baby or a child or an adult becomes a Christian.

Babies are baptized as a sign of God’s acceptance of them (before they are of the age to make a decision). During the service, parents usually commit to live worthy spiritual lives before children and agree to bring them up under the guidance and the influence of the church.

The vow of church membership is separate from baptism.