--- title: Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism description: We affirm that we are all baptized into the wider Body of Christ by witnessing baptisms in other churches. image: https://capareacc.com/hubfs/EWB%20Logo%20Window.png --- [![Color Outline Logo](https://capareacc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo.png?width=593&height=579&name=Color%20Outline%20Logo.png "Color Outline Logo")](https://capareacc.com?hsLang=en) An ecumenical fellowship of Christian churches standing in witness to the Gospel of Christ through shared worship and service. [Become a Monthly Donor](https://app-na2.hubspot.com/payments/TVj9pGTCVFXkvmF2?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) [Make a One-Time Donation](https://app-na2.hubspot.com/payments/6kHpNrGPVbrTJm?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) # Ecumenical Witnesses of Baptism - [Home](https://capareacc.com?hsLang=en) - Current Page # How the Program Works ![EWB Dove Photo](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/EWB%20Dove%20Photo.png) #### About: This wonderful program is visible testimony and witness that  Baptism is the one sacrament we all share in common with other  Christians, and reminds us that there is more that unites us than  divides us namely, our Baptism in Christ, as we become members of the Body of Christ in Baptism ![](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/TransFunnel_Consulting/NonProfit_Trust_Easy_Free_DIY/images/module-images/event_img.png) ##### The Council recruits Witnesses from different denominations ![](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/TransFunnel_Consulting/NonProfit_Trust_Easy_Free_DIY/images/module-images/event_img.png) ##### Church contacts The Council to request a Witness for a baptism ![](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/TransFunnel_Consulting/NonProfit_Trust_Easy_Free_DIY/images/module-images/event_img.png) ##### The Council reaches out to Witnesses from other denominations ![](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/TransFunnel_Consulting/NonProfit_Trust_Easy_Free_DIY/images/module-images/event_img.png) ##### Witness attends Baptism to offer an ecumenical prayer, card, and cross # 30 years of Witnessing Baptisms ![EWB Logo Window](https://capareacc.com/hubfs/EWB%20Logo%20Window.png) Begun in 1995, this unique program is one of the most visible activities of the Council of Churches. Thanks to the visionary leadership of the late Reverend Drs. Gregg A. Mast, and Allan J. Janssen, and the late John U. Miller, the Council created a way to demonstrate our essential unity in Christ. *By witnessing baptisms in other traditions, we affirm that we are all baptized into the wider body of Christ and not just into a particular denomination or congregation* ## Volunteer as a Witness [![Volunteer](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/243094120/interactive-234166567619.png)](https://capareacc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKZZEpvFpfytfQ6iPP170zAub1nXfXF48fFapVGPXesmyhrM2xIcaQFCgMcRAGIaqYK2EalGS23oCarzq1337MKE3zvFSrDj4WmAfzF9ddgH4B21sWH8KeRrvM2Vl5hDdS7VpiTvzhxMrFBDh%2FLa4N0%2BXkk2skD9QoXqzMXhqifS2T63x%2FI7FfGuEFl1%2FvFkyBupi%2FbcwEqSSvMkv%2Bf&webInteractiveContentId=234166567619&portalId=243094120&hsLang=en) ## Invite a Witness to your church Contact The Council at capareacc@gmail.com [![Color Outline Logo](https://capareacc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20Outline%20Logo.png?width=593&height=579&name=Color%20Outline%20Logo.png "Color Outline Logo")](http://www.capareacc.org) **Contact Information:** 110 N Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207 518-462-5450 office@capareacc.com © 2025 All rights reserved. Follow us on Social Media: [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CapAreaCC) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-area-council-of-churches/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/capareacc/)