Baptism or Christening, is a way of symbolising God's love, care and call on a person's life. When we have a baby baptised, we are saying that our greatest wish would be for them to grow up knowing God's love in Jesus for themselves and to follow him throughout their lives.

The Baptism/Christening service asks parents and godparents to say in front of the congregation that they themselves are followers of Jesus and that they are going to bring their child up as a member of the Christian church.

If you do not feel you would be happy making the statements and promises involved in baptism, but would still like a service to say 'Thank You' for the gift of your child, then you might want to consider a Service of Thanksgiving.  This is still an appropriate service to invite family and friends to a celebration of your baby's birth.

It's not just for babies and children - anyone of any age who has not been baptised, may decide for themselves that they would like to be baptised. If you have come to accept that Jesus Christ is Lord and would like to make that spiritual reality 'public', with a service of Baptism, then please talk to a member of the clergy.

If you would like to consider having your child Baptised please contact the Parish Office. Someone will subsequently be in touch to meet you and invite you to one of our Sunday 10am Family Services.  They will introduce you to our Vicar, Craig, and agree a possible date for the Baptism. Parents are given a form to fill in and are invited to attend church before the baptism.

Baptisms usually take place during our monthly Family Service at 10am on the first Sunday of the month.

There is no charge for Baptism but there will be a collection plate and a card reader, and any donation would be much appreciated.