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In Baptism, we as a church community celebrate the momentous and joyous occasion of welcoming a new member of the Body of Christ. The Episcopal Church recognizes and affirms both adult and infant baptism. Adult baptism may serve to remind us that we need to take responsibility for our relationship with God in Christ ourselves. Infant baptism serves to remind us we can’t have a relationship with God without the help of the community.
There is no such thing as a private baptism in The Episcopal Church. Accordingly, all baptisms take place during public worship. Furthermore, all parents, godparents, and candidates attend a class and rehearsal before a baptism takes place, making sure that the day of the Baptism is as worry-free and meaningful as possible.
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2012 Baptismal Dates
The day before each baptism, the clergy hold a required Baptismal class and rehearsal from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Friendly Hall.
• Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 10:30AM Service ( Baptism of Our Lord )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, January 7)
• Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 10:30AM Service ( Last Sunday after the Epiphany )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, February 18)
• Sunday, April 8, 2011 ( Easter )
- Adult's - 6:00AM Easter Vigil
- Children - 8:30AM & 10:30AM Service
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, April 7)
• Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 10:30AM Service ( Pentecost )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, May 26)
• Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 10:30AM Service ( Kick-off Sunday )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, September 8)
• Sunday, November 4, 2012 - 10:30AM Service ( All Saints Sunday )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, November 3)
• Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 10:30AM Service ( Baptism of Our Lord )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, January 12)
• Sunday, February 4, 2013 - 10:30AM Service ( Last Sunday after the Epiphany )
(Baptismal Class: Saturday, February 3)
Please contact the church secretary at (252) 752-3482, x202 to schedule a baptism.
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