When a person gives their life to Jesus Christ, the journey has begun. Becoming a disciple of Christ is both a personal experience and a corporate commitment.Therefore, the celebration of such a significant event and its meaning for life is important.

 The Brethren in Christ are heirs of the Anabaptists, who understood that the New Testament teaches baptism for believers. Along with other groups, the Brethren in Christ affirm belief in Jesus as Lord as a prerequisite to baptism.

Baptism is offered to persons who obey Christ as responsible believers.Rather than baptizing infants, we in the Carlisle Brethren in Christ provide a ceremony of dedication for small children, as suggested by biblical examples.

At CBIC & Crux, we affirm baptism as a sign of belief in Christ and belonging to his body. Baptism is the external expression of the inner transformation.


We typically have baptized youth at the church baptism which happens each year in early August. If you would like to sign up to be baptized, or have any questions, please contact me at jamesyutzy@carlislebic.org.