Baptism & Infant Dedication Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton Street Red Deer, Alberta, Canada T4N 0B8 phone (403) 347-6073

• Those parents requesting baptism are required to meet the following guidelines:
• be active participants in congregational life -- eg. attend worship, participate in programs, support the congregation with leadership and/or financial resources
• or, if they are not currently active, participate in a membership course to ascertain whether they want to belong to and raise their child within the Christian church
• participate in a baptism preparation evening with the minister(s) and a representative from the Worship Committee

• Those parents living outside the boundaries of Red Deer who desire the baptism of their children in this congregation must meet the following guidelines:
• be active participants in a congregation near their home
• identify their home church so that we may seek permission of that church to baptise the child on their behalf
• have the baptism certificate delivered to them by the home congregation

• The number of families per baptism S unday is limited to four (4) so as to maintain a more intimate atmosphere for the ritual

• Baptisms should happen when all of the congregation (including children) is present.

• As a part of the service of baptism, a candle is lit to symbolize the light of God active in this child's life.

• A brief introduction of the family may be offered as they are brought forward for baptism.

• All members of the child's immediate family are encouraged to come forward for the ritual.

• Photos may be taken after the worship service concludes with the ministers providing time and space.

• A separate service of thanksgiving and dedication may be a more appropriate option than baptism for some parents.

Please contact the church by phone (403-347-6073) or email for more details or to discuss format.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP/BAPTISM/CONFIRMATION
Dates: Thursdays, March 1 - 22, 2007
Times: 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Those interested in Adult Membership/Baptism/Confirmation are encouraged to attend Living the Questions (on previous page) and then come to sessions on Thursdays, March 1 - 22, 7:00 - 9:30 pm for discussions that are more specific to the history, practices and policies of the United Church of Canada.