JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of Christians took a new step in their faith journey Sunday, gathering together for a mass baptism event.
The Church of Eleven22 held its annual Beach Baptism at Hanna Park and saw a significant increase in attendance. In 2025, nearly 2,000 people were baptized; this year, it was more than 2,500, according to a church spokesperson.
Aerial video from the event shows lines of people waiting their turn to enter the Atlantic Ocean and cheering on others…