of our Lord's Baptism on the Sunday following the Epiphany. Methodist Churches Traditionally, the Methodist Churches partake in a covenant renewal liturgy during watchnight services held on New Year's Eve. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is celebrated in many Methodist parishes on the second Sunday in January, after the feast of the Epiphany has already occurred. References Christmastide Baptism January observances Christian Sunday observances Monday observances Feasts of Jesus Christ