Baptism party in the spa park: 300 guests celebrate the baptism in the countryside!
On June 28, 2025, a baptismal ceremony of the Evangelical Deanery of Kronberg took place in the old spa park of Bad Soden, at which 22 candidates were baptized in a solemn atmosphere.

Baptism party in the spa park: 300 guests celebrate the baptism in the countryside!
On June 28, 2025, around 300 guests gathered in the old spa gardens of Bad Soden for the biennial baptismal celebration of the Evangelical Deanery of Kronberg. In a tranquil setting around the concert shell, the eight participating parishes celebrated Christian baptism in a relaxed open-air service. The communities included Schwalbach, Bad Soden, Sulzbach and Eschborn. Taunus news reports that the atmosphere during the service was one of inclusion and community.
The event aimed to highlight the importance of baptism for families and all ages. With playful, participatory elements and musical accompaniment, the service was a special experience not only for the baptismal families, but also for the entire community. A total of 22 children and one adult were baptized at various stations in the park. Made these backgrounds Kronberg Deanery clearly.
A relaxed atmosphere for everyone
After the baptisms, guests were able to picnic in the sunny surroundings of the park. The deanery youth had also set up a play and craft station, which the children in particular enjoyed using. This type of event reflects a trend that can increasingly be observed in Bavaria and other regions: more and more baptisms are taking place outdoors. An example of this are over 65 Protestant communities in Bavaria, which will be holding baptismal celebrations similar to those in the summer of 2025 bayern-evangelisch.de is to be read.
Baptism parties are very popular not only with little ones, but also with families in general. It is irrelevant whether the guests come from the participating communities or not; Anyone who would like to be baptized or just wants to join in the celebration is warmly invited. The next baptismal celebration in the Kronberg deanery is planned for 2027, and the anticipation is already palpable.