May 14–16, 2027 · The Baltimore Weekend of Hope
Baltimore Belongs to God.
One weekend. Every neighborhood. Churches across our city are coming together to worship, serve, and celebrate new life in the water of the harbor.
Waterfront site in Baltimore — exact location to be confirmed
The Weekend at a Glance
Three days. One city.
Come for one night or all three. Every part of the weekend is free and open to everyone.
Friday · May 14
Worship & Prayer Night
We open the weekend together — one room, many congregations, lifting up the name of Jesus over Baltimore.
Saturday · May 15
Serve & Share
Community service in the morning: cleanups, food distribution, and neighborhood care. Citywide evangelism in the afternoon, block by block.
Sunday · May 16
Baptize Baltimore Celebration
The big one. Worship, a gospel message, public baptism at the water, testimonies, food, games, and a bounce house for the kids. 1–5 PM.
Flagship dayOur vision
This isn't one church's event.
Baptize Baltimore belongs to the whole city. Mount Zion Baptist Church convenes it, but no single congregation owns it. Every partner church leads a piece, sends its people, and welcomes home the new believers who come out of the water.
We believe Baltimore has been prayed over for generations. This weekend is what happens when those prayers get in the same room — pastors sharing a stage, choirs sharing a song, neighbors sharing a meal.
If your church loves this city, there's a place for you here.
Sunday Celebration
Sunday, May 16, 2027
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Free and family-friendly
- 1:00 PMOpening WorshipHost worship team (rotates yearly)
- 1:30 PMWelcome & PrayerConvening pastor
- 1:45 PMGospel MessageGuest preacher
- 2:15 PMInvitationEvangelism team
- 2:30 PMPublic BaptismBaptism team — all partner churches
- 3:30 PMTestimoniesNewly baptized believers
- 4:00 PMBenedictionPastors' Advisory Council
- 4:15 PMFood, Games & FellowshipHospitality team
Waterfront site in Baltimore — exact location to be confirmed
We're finalizing the waterfront permit. The exact address will be posted here and emailed to everyone who registers.
What's on site
- Live Worship
- Food Vendors
- Bounce House
- Baptism Pools
- Kids Zone
- Free Parking Shuttle
Free to attend. No ticket needed.
Alternate weekend: May 21–23, 2027
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
Baptism is going public. It's saying out loud, in front of your city, that your life belongs to Jesus now. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to say yes.
I want to be baptizedGet Involved
Two ways in.
Pick the one that fits you. Both take about three minutes.
Register to Be Baptized
For anyone ready to take this step — or still deciding and wanting to talk to someone first. Tell us a few things so we can have your shirt, your church connection, and your spot at the water ready. Under 18? A parent or guardian signs with you.
Get BaptizedRegister Your Church
One form, once. Tell us who you are, roughly how many candidates and volunteers you expect, and which ministry teams you'd like to lead or support. We'll send your partner toolkit and keep you in the loop.
Register Your ChurchWalking up on the day? There's a QR code on site — you can still be baptized.
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