Varies
No official interpretation; baptism as welcome/covenant ritual if observed
The UUA has no official position on Matthew 28:19 or mandatory interpretation of baptismal formulas. Some UUA congregations practice water baptism or child dedication; others do not. The emphasis is on the ritual as a sign of welcome and covenant rather than as a sacrament with specific theological meaning.
Key Distinctions
- Baptismal formula:
- optional; congregational variation
- Baptism mode:
- Baptism recipients:
Scripture References
Sources
- UUA principles of congregational autonomy