Baptisms at NCC

The model for baptism at Niantic Community Church is taken from the gospel accounts of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River. In those stories, the heavens open up and God’s voice can be heard, saying, “You are my beloved child, with whom I am well pleased.” In baptism, we name God’s love for each of us.

In the sacrament of baptism, we recognize a covenant between God, the community, and the one being baptized. Because of the central role of the community of faith, we celebrate baptisms during our worship services and welcome the newly baptized as members of the Body of Christ. We baptize persons of all ages. When children are baptized, the family makes promises on their behalf, and we all bear witness to the grace of God that comes to us before we can even ask. When adults are baptized, they make promises themselves, and we all bear witness to faithful living in response to God’s love.

We welcome both member and non-members to be baptized at Niantic Community Church. In either case we ask that parents seeking baptism for their child or adults wishing to be baptized attend worship regularly for two months prior to the baptism service, so that you can get to know the church community that is embracing your child and you.