Baptism is a symbol of new life, marking an important step on one’s faith journey. Our denomination, the United Church of Canada, 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.

During the ceremony, which usually takes place as part of a regular worship service, everyone in the congregation pledges support for the individual. During a child’s baptism, the congregation pledges support for the child and their 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 practice infant baptism. Similarly, if someone has already been baptized in another church at any age, the United Church recognizes their baptism and welcomes them.

Contact our church office at 519-692-4827 Wednesdays and Friday mornings, or email us at thamesvilleunitedchurch@gmail.com, if you are interested in baptism.