Baptism
Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body, the church. God establishes an indissoluble bond with each person in baptism. God adopts us, making us members of the church and inheritors of the Kingdom of God (BCP, pp. 298, 858). In baptism we are made sharers in the new life of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Baptism is the foundation for all future church participation and ministry (retrieved from https://episcopalchurch.org).
Our next baptisms are scheduled for the Great Vigil of Easter, at 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Speak with Rev. Kelly or Deacon Maryan if you’re curious about baptism, for yourself, or a young member of your family. In the Episcopal tradition, persons of any age, from infants to elders, can be baptized. It’s never too late, or too soon!
Please refer to the below resource that includes a video series that follows the Gregory family as they navigate the process of preparing their young daughter, Anna, for baptism.
“Watch as they discover the beautiful reason why we baptize, create lifelong relationships with the community of believers on this journey with them, and connect with the ancient history of God’s presence through this outward sacrament of inner grace.”