Through Baptism, God gives us a gift. He confirms His promise to grant us a new and abundant life through His Son, Jesus, and assures us of His steadfast love.
Through Baptism, we as a community, welcome adults and children into our midst and promise to come alongside those being baptized to encourage them as they learn to answer Jesus’s call to follow Him.
Baptism, like the Lord’s Supper, is celebrated in the context of a worship service. It is not a private rite but a public celebration. Each time a person is baptized, the congregation gathered for worship has the privilege of resting in the assurance of God’s love and dedicating themselves to supporting one another in the journey of faith.
When Jesus was baptized (see Matthew 3, Luke 3 and Mark 1), He heard His Heavenly Father proclaim: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with You, I am well-pleased.”
In the same way, each time we celebrate a baptism, we remember our own baptism and how God gives us a brand new identity in Christ.
We want to do all that we can to help make the celebration of your or your child’s baptism a special one.
We hope that this will help you prepare and plan for your baptism at Union Church of Manila.
Baptism CLASS
UCM requires participants to attend the Baptism Class. During the class, the pastor will discuss the meaning of baptism as well as logistics. The pastor will also be available to answer any questions you might have. You don't need to be a member of UCM to be baptized.
For Child Baptism, parents are required to attend the baptisms class as well.
Parents do not need to be a member to have their child baptized.
Baptism Forms
To register for the Baptism Class, please download the applicable form below:
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN DO BAPTISMS TAKE PLACE IN UCM?
Baptisms for adults and children (Adult Baptism/Immersion, Child Baptism, and Child Dedication) generally take place at the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Worship Services.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A BAPTISM IS SCHEDULED?
To request a baptism date for you or your child, please fill-out the Adult Baptism Information Sheet or the Child Baptism/Dedication Information Sheet and return to Omi Diaz (Office of the Senior Pastor).
You may opt to email the scanned/filled-out form to omi.diaz@unionchurch.ph
The number of baptisms is limited to six per worship service, so be sure to plan ahead! Interview by Pastoral Staff is required.
You may opt to email the scanned/filled-out form to omi.diaz@unionchurch.ph
The number of baptisms is limited to six per worship service, so be sure to plan ahead! Interview by Pastoral Staff is required.
HOW ARE BAPTISMS SCHEDULED?
Baptism Class: We require that participants, or parents of participants (for children), attend a two-hour class on the above-specified schedules.
During the class, the pastor will discuss the meaning of baptism as well as logistics like where to meet, what happens during the service, and what you will do. The pastor will also be available to answer any questions you might have.
During the class, the pastor will discuss the meaning of baptism as well as logistics like where to meet, what happens during the service, and what you will do. The pastor will also be available to answer any questions you might have.
IS BAPTISM REQUIRED FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?
Yes. UCM requires that baptism takes place prior to membership. When you begin the membership process, you may be baptized on the scheduled baptism dates.
DO I NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF UCM IN ORDER TO BE BAPTIZED?
No. You don't need to be a UCM member to be baptized. However, you must be a regular attendee, who considers UCM to be your home church.