Hanna Park · Atlantic Ocean
Beach Baptism.
We gather at Hanna Park and baptize our church family in the Atlantic. The ocean as our font. Pastors waist-deep. A crowd of witnesses on the sand.
“See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?”
Hanna Park.
A thousand witnesses.
For more than a decade, Hanna Park has been our outdoor baptism home. What started as a small gathering on the sand has grown into the most photographed worship moment of our year.
Hundreds get baptized. Thousands worship on the sand. Pastors stand waist-deep in the Atlantic for hours. Families crowd the water's edge with towels. The whole movement of God in Northeast Florida shows up to celebrate new life.
Save
the date.
Check the church calendar for the next Beach Baptism date. Baptism classes are held at every campus after services in the weeks leading up to it, and an online class is available if you cannot make one in person.
From parking
to the plunge.
Park offsite, ride the shuttle.
Everyone parks at one of our three offsite lots and rides a free shuttle in - those getting baptized, those serving, and those coming to celebrate. Lots and shuttles run from 10am to 7pm. Head for the shuttle as soon as Sunday service ends so traffic and crowds don't cost you the baptisms.
Check-in opens at 11am.
Check-in opens at 11am for everyone getting baptized. Baptisms are scheduled to begin around 2pm.
Pastors are waiting in the water.
When it's your turn, walk into the ocean. A pastor will meet you waist-deep. You'll be asked one question: do you trust Jesus? Then you go under. Then you come up cheering.
Family and friends on the sand.
Bring your people. Pack the place out. Most baptisms have grandparents, kids, and neighbors cheering. There is nothing more worth celebrating.
Towel,
and faith.
Dark clothes
We provide a baptism t-shirt at check-in. Wear dark shorts or pants underneath. White t-shirts become see-through when wet.
A towel
You will be soaking wet. Bring a towel for yourself, and one for the car ride home.
Change of clothes
Pack a dry change. The ocean breeze plus wet clothes equals cold, even in spring. You'll thank us.
Sunscreen + water
Florida sun is no joke. We provide water, but bring your own bottle. Sunscreen up before you arrive.
Ask us
anything.
Can't find your question? Email us. We'd rather answer in person than miss a single one.