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Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward change. Here at Mecklenburg Community Church (Meck), we celebrate this! Whether you are ready to take this next step, still checking things out, or want to know more about what baptism could mean for your life, we are here for you.

If you are ready to go public with your faith and get baptized - whether in person or online - we could not be more excited for you. This is the first thing God calls us to when we enter into a relationship with Him, so yes, it is a big deal! 

If you have a child who is ready to get baptized, we are ready to celebrate this decision in their life. Due to the depth and weight of deciding to get baptized, we baptize children second grade and older. In addition to that, we require all second through fifth graders to attend the MecKidz Baptism for Kids on-demand class with a parent or guardian before they register for baptism. 

The next baptism will be held on Sunday, September 13 following our 8:15, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in-person services as well as offered online at 4 p.m. See below for more details and to register!

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To ensure kids getting baptized understand their decision, Meck does not baptize anyone younger than second grade. We also require all second through fifth graders to complete the MecKidz Baptism for Kids on-demand class with a parent or guardian before they register for baptism. 

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