Baptism in The Roaring Fork River, Aspen, Colorado, Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 am, Heron Park
Have you considered baptism? Maybe wanted to get baptized but have not found the time and place that works for you? Then you are invited to join Aspen Community Church at Harron Park in Aspen for a baptism in the Roaring Fork River. Imagine standing, kneeling, or sitting in the river as you receive the holy sacrament of baptism.
Methodist Beliefs About Baptism
Baptism in the Methodist tradition is considered a sacrament—a sacred act commanded by Christ and a means of receiving God's grace. Methodists believe that baptism marks the beginning of a person's journey of faith, symbolizing repentance, forgiveness, and incorporation into the community of believers. It is an outward sign of an inward grace, signifying a cleansing from sin and a new birth in Christ.
Methodists practice baptism by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion and welcome both infants and adults to the sacrament, affirming that God's grace is available to all regardless of age. They believe that baptism is not repeated, as its spiritual significance endures. They do practice a “Remembrance” of one’s baptism, where the individual interacts with the water versus the pastor. While baptism itself does not guarantee salvation, it is seen as an important step in responding to God's love and as an entry into the Christian life and the church community.
About Aspen Community Church
Aspen Community Church is a progressive congregation with a commitment to community and outreach, a love of music, learning, and traditional worship. Aspen Community Church is a Reconciling Congregation of The United Methodist Church. We welcome all people regardless of race, nationality, economic status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any defining factor you can think of for which people suffer bias and discrimination. All are welcome.
Although no prior arrangements need be made, a call to let the pastor know you would like to be baptized is helpful. If you would like to meet with the pastor before your baptism, please reach out to pastor J.R. Atkins at 214-707-1705 or
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Aspen Community Church
200 E. Bleeker St., Aspen, CO 81611, office: 970-925-1571
http://www.aspencommunitychurch.org/
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