Baptism is the church's proclamation and experience that we are who we are because God has first chosen us and loved us and called us into His kingdom. Baptism by water is a visible sign of God's love toward His children and is essentially something that God does. The profound truth and beauty of baptism is not so much that we give our children or ourselves to God - God chooses us as His own.
Baptism is offered to adults, upon their profession of faith in Jesus Christ as well as to the children of parents who are members of MPPC. The baptism of infants witnesses to the truth that God's love claims us even before we are able to respond in faith. Parents wanting to preserve baptism for the time of their child's personal profession of faith in Christ may present their children for dedication.
Baptisms and dedications are part of the worship experience of the MPPC family and are administered during our weekend worship services.
Adult baptisms are held at the conclusion of our Membership@MPPC Class. Click here to register for a membership class. If you would like to have a child baptized or dedicated, please contact the Reception Desk, 650.323.8600.
View a recent sermon on baptism by John Ortberg:
Whatever You Do, Do these Two: Baptism and Communion, March 25, 2007
God is Still in the Resurrection Business, May 3, 2009
Thank you to all who participated and attended the special immersion service on June 7, 2009. What a great time of community and celebration!