The blessing of being a parent is one that also comes along with a huge responsibility. We want to stand alongside you as you commit to raise your child according to God's word and His ways. This commitment ceremony is a way to publicly proclaim along with family and friends that you will teach your child about God’s Word and pray for them to one day come to know Him.

Our next Child Dedication is set for Saturday, October 4th at 2 PM. Our spring Child Dedication is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2 PM.

Raising a child is one of the greatest responsibilities a person can be given. At Cornerstone, we believe that children are not only a gift but an opportunity for ministry from God. As Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him.” Child Dedication is a special moment where parents stand before their church family and before God to commit themselves to raising their child in God’s ways.

This dedication is not a salvation moment for the child, but a commitment made by the parents before God and the church. It is a declaration of their intent to train their child to know, love, and follow Jesus (Deuteronomy 6:5–7)

Because this is a covenant made before God and the church, we believe it must reflect God’s design for family as outlined in Scripture. Therefore, participation in the dedication is reserved for parents who:

- Are committed followers of Jesus Christ and striving to live under His Lordship (John 14:15 “If you love me, obey my commands.”)
- Are married according to the biblical definition of marriage: a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:10)
- Are not living in unrepentant sexual sin, such as cohabitation outside of marriage (1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:2)
- If divorced, have sought restoration in accordance with Jesus’ teachings—permitting divorce in cases of sexual immorality or abuse (Matthew 5:32; 1 Corinthians 7:15)

In all these things, our goal is obedience to God and His Word. We would love to partner with you and answer any questions you may have, no matter where you are on this journey. Our heart is not to exclude, but to honor the authority of God’s Word in all that we do (2 Timothy 3:16). For those who may not meet these criteria, we want to walk alongside you pastorally and lovingly. We would welcome a conversation to explore how we can support your spiritual growth and your child’s development in the Lord.