Baptism
In common with the whole URC, we offer baptism for people of any age
who have not been baptised before. We can also explore the options of a
service of thanksgiving for the birth of a child and dedication of
parents, or a service of renewal of an individual's baptismal promises.
This is all arranged with the minister or an elder, who will talk with
parents or the individual concerned before seeking the agreement of the
elders' meeting. We recognise the validity of baptism from all other
mainstream Christian denominations.
We would normally expect that families concerned have a link to the
congregation. If someone requests baptism for themselves, when they are
already baptised, perhaps as an infant, we would explore with them a
service of renewal of baptismal vows instead.