30 new hearts in Schwerin: Baptism Festival on Zippendorfer Strand enthusiastic!

30 new hearts in Schwerin: Baptism Festival on Zippendorfer Strand enthusiastic!

On June 22, 2025, a very special baptismal festival was celebrated on Zippendorfer Strand in Schwerin. Five parishes invited to an open celebration, in which the motto "Baptism - why not outside on the beach or in the lake ..." was implemented alive. The weather was a dream, the sun shone from the sky and caused an exuberant atmosphere. A total of 30 new church members - from toddlers to people aged 74 - decided to take the step into the community of believers. Originally, 26 baptisms were registered, but four people spontaneously infected themselves by the wonderful mood and also competed to the baptism.

The baptisms took place directly on the banks of Lake Schwerin and were celebrated by Domish preacher Güntzel Schmidt. "The baptisms receive a blessing that will accompany them on their lives," said the preacher and thus put the importance of baptism in the context of the life celebrations. Such baptisms are not only spiritual events, but also a welcome relief for the families: they reduce organizational, financial and emotional stress, as everything takes place in a festive framework that was prepared by committed volunteers and a hardworking group of confirmation.

Experience the celebrations and community

After the emotional ceremonies, there were a rich coffee table for baptists, relatives and sponsors, which promoted the exchange and the knoting new acquaintances, as Pastor Silke Draeger pleased. At festively laid tables, the visitors were able to end the celebration together. The baptismal ceremonies were not only persecuted by the families, but also by numerous beach visitors who observed the hustle and bustle of the hustle and bustle.

• A total of 9,200 parishioners counts the Evangelical Community in Schwerin.
• 36 baptisms have already been carried out in 2024, which underlines the importance of the baptism.
• to the current festival, 52 people have been baptized since the beginning of the year.

The appreciation of baptisms, which not only gain popularity in Schwerin, but also in all of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is also evident at the numerous other events that were planned in the region. According to the Church MV , baptisms in Plau am See and Groß Trebbow will also be on the program this coming weekend. Such celebrations not only offer the baptisms a special opportunity, but also invite other families to become part of the Evangelical Community.

The advantages of this form of baptism and the community experience should not be underestimated. More and more families want a celebration that is tailored to their personal experiences and ideas. The trend towards baptism in nature increases because many communities actively promote baptisms and use the need for an open, inviting ritual. Regina Sommer, a theologian from Marburg, stated that the experience of baptism often creates a deeper emotional connection with faith.

With such a happy mood and the opportunity to celebrate outdoors, baptisms like that on Zippendorfer Strand are not only an enrichment for community work, they also create a space of community and joy.