Baptisms
Baptism is a sacramental rite which admits a person to the Christian Church.
By its nature, baptism can only be carried out once, so whatever Christian denomination you were baptised in, your baptism is recognised by all others.
It is an answer to God’s call to follow him, either for yourself or for your child which you may wish to be baptised, so it can grow alongside you in the faith in Jesus Christ. It is the acceptance of the grace of God in their lives.
Both infant and believer’s baptism have been practised by Christians from earliest times and the United Reformed Church supports and practices both.
Adults seeking baptism will often want to undertake a time of preparation, and the minister can advise and help with this.
For all, baptism is a moment of great joy and celebration. For parents bringing their children for baptism it is also a time of thanksgiving for the life of their child and blessing on the child.
For some parents, who would wish their child to be of full age before baptism, a service of blessing or naming of the child is more appropriate.
If you would like to bring your child for baptism or a service of blessing, or become baptised yourself then do please contact one of our ministers.
By its nature, baptism can only be carried out once, so whatever Christian denomination you were baptised in, your baptism is recognised by all others.
It is an answer to God’s call to follow him, either for yourself or for your child which you may wish to be baptised, so it can grow alongside you in the faith in Jesus Christ. It is the acceptance of the grace of God in their lives.
Both infant and believer’s baptism have been practised by Christians from earliest times and the United Reformed Church supports and practices both.
Adults seeking baptism will often want to undertake a time of preparation, and the minister can advise and help with this.
For all, baptism is a moment of great joy and celebration. For parents bringing their children for baptism it is also a time of thanksgiving for the life of their child and blessing on the child.
For some parents, who would wish their child to be of full age before baptism, a service of blessing or naming of the child is more appropriate.
If you would like to bring your child for baptism or a service of blessing, or become baptised yourself then do please contact one of our ministers.
