Video resources to help understand baptism.
Methodist Beliefs: Baptism (A brief description of baptism from a United Methodist Perspective.)
United Methodist Beliefs: Baptism (This is a very brief invitation to be baptized for a “new start”.
What is the deal with Baptism for Methodists? (recorded by Bluff Park UMC) This video helps us to understand that God is the actor on baptism (Kind of silly, but helpful.)
Baptism for Kids | What happens at a baptism? This is a youth/older children friendly general video on baptism across denominations. Some adults might enjoy this as well.
Helpful Articles on Baptism
What do I need to know about baptism in the UMC? A good article on why one gets baptized and common questions people have asked.
By Water and the Spirit: A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism This is a report from a committee that studied baptism together in the UMC. It connects the founder of Methodism with Baptism and gives a more thorough overview of what a baptism means.
Meaning of Baptism This is a heady article pdf on the baptism vows. This is fine to just peruse. You do not have to agree with all its interpretations, but it may give you some additional understanding of the vows and terms.
The Liturgy (sacred script)
The Whole Liturgy (sacred script) for adults We typically do a smaller version of this liturgy for adults.
The Whole Liturgy (sacred script) for children We typically do a smaller version of this liturgy for children