In the United Methodist Church we baptize children, youth and adults. We also baptize by sprinkling, pouring or full immersion. When someone wants to be baptized, or have their children baptized they need to contact Ted. He then will find a time to meet with the person, or parents to discuss the vows of baptism and talk about the Christian faith. Then we set a date and a service and celebrate the baptism.
Baptism is something that is celebrated in a worship service with a community of faith present.
Weddings At Shiloh when someone wants to be married they must contact the office. The secretary sends out a mailing regarding the building procedures and included with that is a letter from Ted that explains the counseling requirements. Shiloh has approved a Community Wedding Policy that sets the following guidelines. A courtship of a year is encouraged, sexual abstinence outside of marriage is promoted, and thorough pre-marital counseling needs to take place. When a couple gets the packet they look over the information, agree to the guidelines and send in an application for the suggested dates and times.