Pirates Cove gathering in Corona del Mar will launch a month of baptisms culminating in a global Pentecost Sunday movement and Washington, D.C. livestream
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April 17, 2026
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif., April 17, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — The Baptize movement will hold Baptize California on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Pirates Cove Beach in Corona del Mar, California, followed by Baptize America and Baptize the World on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026, through participating churches registered at Baptize.org.
Baptize the World will also include a livestream from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
What began in Southern California as a beach baptism gathering has grown into a broader movement uniting churches across the United States and around the world. Focused on the Great Commission and the public declaration of faith through water baptism, the movement has brought together more than 1,600 churches and seen more than 50,790 baptisms over the past 24 months. Organizers say more than 60 nations are already expected to participate in Baptize the World on May 24.
Baptize California is expected to bring believers together at Pirates Cove Beach for worship, prayer, celebration, and ocean baptisms.
On May 24, churches across the United States and around the world will host baptisms in their own communities as part of a coordinated Pentecost Sunday observance.
“Baptism is more than a moment in the water. It is a public declaration that a life has been changed by Jesus Christ. What makes this movement so powerful is seeing the Church come together in unity across cities, states, and nations to lift up the name of Jesus and invite people into new life,” said Pastor Mark Francey, lead pastor of Oceans Church.
People interested in being baptized, volunteering, registering a church, or learning more may visit Baptize.org. Follow Baptize the World on Instagram at @baptizetheworld and Baptize America on Facebook at baptizeamerica.
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About Baptize
Baptize is a global Great Commission effort focused on uniting the Church to baptize the world through regional gatherings and coordinated church participation.
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