Baptism 

In Baptism we are incorporated into Christ’s body, infused with Christ’s character and empowered to be Christ's reconciling presence in the world. The appropriate dates for baptism, according to the Book of Common Prayer (p. 312), are the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints’ Day, the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, and when a Bishop is present.  In addition, Palmer offers the Sunday after Easter for baptisms.  If you’re planning on having a child baptized, please arrange for the baptism before you invite out of town friends and relatives to attend. 

Please contact Catherine Beebe to learn more about Baptism at Palmer. For consultation about baptism contact the Rev'd Allen Junek at .

Confirmation

Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength for the Holy Spirit through prayer and laying on of hands by the bishop. (BCP 860)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE PALMER NEWCOMER CLASS

Are you new to Palmer? Or to the Episcopal Church? Are you a long time member who would like to reconnect or learn more about being Episcopalian? Are you seeking community or feeling called to the sacrament of Confirmation? Then you are invited to the Palmer Welcome Class offered Sundays from 11:30 AM - 1 PM Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Childcare will be provided. The room location will be determined based on the class size. Please complete this registration form at palmerchurch.org/formation. Please contact the Rev'd Katherine Tuttle, if you have any questions or need more information.

Youth Confirmation (9TH GRADE & OLDER)

Confirmation is the opportunity where youth, often baptized as infants and raised in and around churches, decide to make the faith of their upbringing into their own. This process is marked with the laying on of hands by a bishop. To prepare for this, confirmands meet with clergy and lay catechists over the course of a semester to study, pray, and make plans for this transition in their life of faith. Below is an example of last year's confirmation schedule for reference. Contact Roger Hutchison for more information