Begin in Grace.

Whether you are seeking baptism for your child or exploring baptism for yourself, we would be honored to walk with you. In baptism, we celebrate the love of God already at work, and welcome you into a community called together by Christ, transformed by God’s grace, and sent out to serve.

Start the baptism conversation
Start the baptism conversation
What to expect
What to expect
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What Is Baptism?

Baptism is a sacrament of welcoming and transformation. In baptism, we are welcomed into the family of God and marked as Christ’s own forever. It is an outward and visible sign of the inward grace we receive — a beginning in the life of faith.

At Saint Peter’s, baptism is celebrated during worship, surrounded by the prayers and presence of the congregation, and rooted in scripture and tradition.

What to Expect

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Celebrated during a Sunday service

Baptism is part of our worship together and happens in the context of Word and Sacrament.

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Surrounded by the congregation

The community promises to support you in your faith journey.

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Meet with clergy beforehand

We’ll meet with you to answer questions, talk through the meaning of baptism, and walk through the service.

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For all ages

We joyfully baptize infants, children, youth, and adults at every stage of faith.

We normally celebrate baptisms four times each year

We hold baptisms four Sundays a Year

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    All Saints Sunday

    Early November

  • People standing inside a church during a religious service, holding candles, with some reading pamphlets or prayer books.

    Baptism of Our Lord

    Early January

  • An elderly woman holding a young boy during a religious ceremony or event with several people in the background.

    Easter Vigil

    March / April

  • Person in a red shirt standing at a wooden table with a silver bowl, holding a binder or book, with children and tables in the background.

    Pentecost

    May / June

How It Works

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Reach out

Baptism is part of our worship together and happens in the context of Word and Sacrament.

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Meet with Clergy

We’ll meet with you to answer questions, talk through the meaning of baptism, and walk through the service.

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Celebrate in Worship

Baptism is entry into the body of Christ. The community promises to support you in your faith journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Baptism is for people of every age. If you are exploring baptism as an adult, we would be honored to walk with you, answer your questions, and help you prepare.

  • Yes. We joyfully baptize infants and children. Parents and sponsors make promises on their behalf, and the congregation promises to support them in the life of faith.

  • You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning the conversation. If Saint Peter’s is becoming part of your life, we would be glad to talk with you about baptism, belonging, and what comes next.

  • Before the baptism, you will meet with a member of the clergy to talk through the meaning of the sacrament, the promises made in the service, and what to expect on the day of the baptism.

We would be honored to walk with you

Every baptism is unique and deeply personal. We would love to hear your story and help you take the next step.

Contact the church office
Contact the church office

(703) 536-6606