Baptism or Dedication?
Children and adults are equally welcome for baptism or dedication, after speaking with the minister. The service takes place as part of our normal Sunday morning worship, so that the congregation can welcome the child/adult into the church family.
By being baptised, a person says that they believe in God and want to live their lives as followers of Jesus Christ. They make promises about this, and the church promises to support the family, and help them to learn more about the Christian faith. When a young child is baptised, the promises are made by the parents and Godparents, on behalf of the child. The parents are expected to keep the promises until the child is old enough to understand what is required, for themselves. Baptism is a two-way thing. God gives us his blessing, and we commit ourselves to follow Jesus in our lives.
Should parents not feel comfortable about making such promises, though still feel it is important for their child to be surrounded by God’s love, the Dedication service gives thanks for new life, dedicating parents to the role of bringing up their child in a loving environment, and blessing the child with God’s grace. No water is involved in this ceremony. The child is free to choose baptism for themselves when older.
There is only ever ONE baptism in a person’s life.
Contact one of the Ministers or the Church Office. We will then arrange to meet your family.
There is no charge for this important celebration.
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- Stafford
- Staffordshire
- ST16 2BZ
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