From the start, God loves and understands your child deeply. Baptism doesn't bring God into your child's life; God is already present and loving them unconditionally.
Children and infants are baptized at Peninsula United throughout the year during regular Sunday services. We gladly welcome children into our faith community and support parents in their spiritual journey. If a parent isn't a full member, we'll assign a sponsor from our congregation.
A baptism preparation meeting usually takes place at the church in the weeks prior to the Baptism.
Whether you're new to Christianity, seeking purpose, reconnecting with your childhood faith, or looking for a supportive community to grow spiritually and serve, we welcome you to worship with us. Explore God's calling in your life, engage in our ministry, and find spiritual companionship.
When you're ready, you can opt for adult baptism or publicly reaffirm your faith, even if you were baptized as a child. Reach out to Dr. Rev. Greg Glatz at minister@peninsulaunited.com for more details.
No fees are required, but donations are welcome.
The United Church of Canada emphasizes that baptism symbolizes God's enduring love and our commitment to a life of faith. Here is a statement from the United Church of Canada about what baptism means to us.
"Baptism is a symbolic action that signifies the new life God gives us as we join the church community.
Baptism uses water as a symbolic cleansing that signifies the acceptance of new life within the church family. The sacrament of baptism is the single rite of initiation into the Christian community, the church.
The United Church offers baptism to all ages. We believe the gift of God's love doesn't depend on our ability to understand it, so we baptize people as infants right up through adulthood.
With children, instruction is given to parents or sponsors to equip them for the child's Christian nurture. During the ceremony, everyone in the congregation pledges support for the child and his or her parents.
Baptism is not a requirement for God's love. We believe people who die without baptism are in no way condemned, lost, or damned.
Baptism in the United Church is recognized by all denominations of the Christian church that practise infant baptism. Similarly, if people have already been baptized in another church, the United Church recognizes their baptism and welcomes them as Christians."