HOLY SACRAMENTS

Baptisms

Baptism in the United Methodist Church is a covenant between the one being baptized and God, in which God's word proclaims our adoption by grace and we promise faith and love. It begins a process of growth in grace and holiness.

We baptize infants, children, as well as adult believers wishing to become part of the church, but we do not re-baptize people. In the United Methodist Church, we baptize by immersion, the pouring of water or sprinkling (the most frequently used method.

Weddings

Couples do not need to be church members to be married at WAUMC. WAUMC became a Reconciling Congregation in 2019 and a formal Marriage Equality Policy was approved at that time.

Our Marriage Equality Policy treats ALL couples the same, regardless of sexual orientation, race, or religion and enforces the language in our Welcoming Statement.

"We open our doors to everyone to participate fully in the life, fellowship, leadership, ministry, rites, and sacraments of our church"

Funerals

The deceased or their families do not need to be church members to be buried through WAUMC. The pastor conducts the service, which may include hymns, a sermon, and a eulogy by a close friend or family member. If the body is not present for the service, a memorial service will be arranged.

For additional information or to schedule a meeting,

contact the church office at info@waumc.org or call (414) 453-0700.