In the Presbyterian tradition we celebrate two sacraments:  baptism and the Lord’s Supper (also called Communion or The Eucharist).  A sacrament is an outward sign of an inward gift to our spirit.  These signs were initiated by our Lord Jesus.

God’s claim can take place at any time in life- as an infant, youth, young adults (etc.).  It is God’s claim and the water (be it sprinkling or emersion) is the outward sign of that claim.  Baptism is the sign of initiation into God’s family.

The Lord’s Supper was given by Jesus to his disciples the night before his crucifixion. He told his disciples then and now, “Do this in remembrance of me.”  The outward sign of taking his body and blood into ourselves is a sign of spiritual recommitment and renewal.

Even though baptism and the Lord’s Supper have become a tradition in the life of the church, They are signs of something much deeper.  These sacraments remind us that God initiated his life within us and sustains that spiritual life as we continue to walk with him.

In this church everyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as their savior and lord is welcome to participate in the sacraments.  The only additional requirement within the sacraments concerns that of an infant or young child.  When a young one is baptized the parent must be a member of the church to encourage the spiritual nurturing of that young person.