{"id":2096,"date":"2026-03-06T16:32:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.icf.church\/berlin\/child-blessing\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T15:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T13:43:12","slug":"child-blessing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/berlin\/en\/child-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"Blessing of children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Blessing of children<\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

\n \u201cFor he will command his angels to guard you in all your ways.\u201d Psalm 91:11
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\n We believe that God accepts every person unconditionally. During the blessing of the children, we seek to place the very youngest\u2014infants and small children\u2014under God\u2019s protection and to bestow upon them all the blessings God has in store for them. On the one hand, the parents affirm their desire to raise and nurture their child together with God. On the other hand, we as the entire church wish to stand behind the parents and support them in this endeavor. During the service, we take the time to pray for each child and their parents. Godparenthood is also a beautiful tradition and a wonderful opportunity to provide the child with additional loving people to accompany them on their life\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n – Usually during the 12 o’clock celebration.
– Appointments are scheduled regularly and coordinated with one another. We do our best!
– If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Marijke using the form below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n Since baptism is handled differently across various Christian denominations: For us, the blessing of a child signifies God\u2019s \u201cyes\u201d to humanity. His \u201cyes\u201d applies to everyone. Through baptism, a person, in turn, says \u201cyes\u201d to God. That is why we baptize older children and adults. You can find more information about baptism here:<\/p>\n\n\n

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