An Infant/Child Dedication is the means by which parents publicly declare their commitment to begin raising their children in a Christ-centered environment.  Dedications are celebrated in the context of worship as a sign that we, the Emmanuel Church Family and the larger Christian community, commit to partnering with parents, offering them prayerful support, guidance and encouragement as the family continues to grow in their connection to Christ.

Requirements:
Before dedicating a child at EBC, parents are required to complete our class entitled, Guidance for God’s Parents (GGP). The class is held bi-monthly (every other month) on the 2nd-Saturday from 10:00am – 2:30pm (See 2012 schedule below). The fee for the class is $25.00 for the first adult and $10.00 for each additional adult associated with a child. We encourage both parents to attend; however, at least one parent must be in attendance. We also welcome the attendance of godparents and grandparents, though they are not obligated to be present.

Registration:
Advance registration is required. Parents should contact the church via phone or e-mail and provided the following information:

- the name of both parents;

- a contact number;

- the month and day of the session you plan to attend;

- the child's name.

Scheduling of the Ceremony:
Immediately, upon completion of GGP and prior to leaving the session, parents may schedule their child's dedication ceremony. Dedications are generally held on the 2nd-Sunday of each month during our 8:00am and 12:15pm worship experiences (Holidays are excluded).

(The maximum number of families per service = (3) three).

Upcoming Sessions:

GUIDANCE FOR GOD'S PARENTS
(Winter 2012 - Summer 2012)

January 14th @ 10:00am

March 10th @ 10:00am

May 12th @ 10:00am

July 14th @ 10:00am

For more information about GUIDANCE FOR GOD'S PARENTS sessions or our Dedication Services, please contact:

Rev. Leslie Smith-Wright

Phone: (718) 622-1107, ext. 20

E-mail: Lsmith-wright@ebc-ny.org