Baptism & MembershipIn The United Church of Canada, baptism at whatever age, is the sole rite of initiation into membership in the Church. The Service of Baptism is held within the regular Sunday worship service where the congregation offers its support and nurture to the candidate for baptism and her or his family, as appropriate.
In the service, water is poured into the Baptismal Font, prayers for God’s grace are offered, and the candidate for baptism is presented to the congregation. In the case of infants and children, those sponsoring the baptism (usually the parent/s) respond to questions about faith and the nurture of the child in the Christian tradition. Older persons respond directly to those questions.
EXPLORE YOUR FAITH WITH US!
* Have you recently moved into the area and want to know more about this church or the United Church of Canada?
* Would like to become an active member of the church?
* Are you are transferring in from another church?
* Have you have never been confirmed and would like to be?
* Are you interested in adult baptism, or would you like your child to be baptised?
* Would you like to increase your links with the church and would like an opportunity to re-affirm your faith?
Please speak to Rev. Carrie about ways in which we can help this to happen for you.
In the service, water is poured into the Baptismal Font, prayers for God’s grace are offered, and the candidate for baptism is presented to the congregation. In the case of infants and children, those sponsoring the baptism (usually the parent/s) respond to questions about faith and the nurture of the child in the Christian tradition. Older persons respond directly to those questions.
EXPLORE YOUR FAITH WITH US!
* Have you recently moved into the area and want to know more about this church or the United Church of Canada?
* Would like to become an active member of the church?
* Are you are transferring in from another church?
* Have you have never been confirmed and would like to be?
* Are you interested in adult baptism, or would you like your child to be baptised?
* Would you like to increase your links with the church and would like an opportunity to re-affirm your faith?
Please speak to Rev. Carrie about ways in which we can help this to happen for you.