Child Dedications

Each child is a gift from God, and we believe that commiting to raise a child with God's direction is a significant parental decision. Several times a year, we give parents the opportunity to dedicate their children publicly during a weekend service. During this event, a Vineyard Church Pastor will annoint the child with oil and pray for the child and his/her parents. 

There are four things we ask our parents to commit to when dedicating their child.

  • recognize their child is a gift from God
  • commit to living a life that is pleasing to God to give their child an example to follow
  • commit to giving their child the opportunity to hear the Gospel so that he or she might have a personal relationship with Jesus
  • commit to seek God and follow His ways when it comes to raising their child

Child dedication is not the same as infant baptism; we believe that baptism is a public statement of faith that can be made only by someone who has personally believed in Jesus. For more about water baptism, please click here.

Check the events tab below for upcoming child dedication dates and how to sign up.

  • Contact us for more information.

Contact Urbana Office

phone: 217.384.3070

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Mailing address

1500 N Lincoln Ave

Urbana, Illinois 61801

Service Times

Saturday 6pm

Sunday 9:15am

Sunday 11am

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