This service reframes the structure and vows of the current Baptismal Covenant (UMH 50 and 2004 Book of Discipline, para. 217) in fresh imagery and a more interactive style. Text in …

Pour out Your Holy Spirit, and by this gift of water call to our remembrance the grace declared to us in our baptism. For You have washed away our sins, and you clothe us with righteousness …

In baptism, United Methodists vow to live as followers of Jesus. Find some easy ways to remind yourself of that commitment each day.

We renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of our sin! Will you let the Spirit use you as prophets to the powers that be? We accept the …

“Remember your baptism and be thankful.” A newly confirmed youth sprinkles water on delegates as they reaffirm their baptismal vows during the 2008 General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Since the earliest times, the vows of the Baptismal Covenant have consisted first of the renunciation of all that is evil and then the profession of faith and loyalty to Christ.

A lighted baptismal candle may be presented to the newly baptized, with such words as: "Let your light so shine that others, seeing your good works, may glorify your Father in heaven." The …

Complete, fully searchable information about The United Methodist Hymnal, with printable scores, MIDI files, audio recordings, and page scans.

Sections 14, 15 and 16 include the new language adopted by the 2008 General Conference. At every occasion of baptism or first public profession of faith (confirmation), sponsors should be …

The reaffirmation of the baptismal covenant is held during a worship service. It focuses on God's grace extended through baptism and the response of the individual for faithful Christian living.