BAPTISM - Parents requesting baptism of their children should approach the minister for a full discussion of the meaning of Christian baptism and the vows to be taken. Likewise anyone who would like to be baptised following a profession of faith is invited to speak about this with the minister.
ACT OF THANKSGIVING - If, for any reason parents do not want to have their children baptised, and would prefer to have a service of thanksgiving and an act of dedication, they are asked to contact the minister.
WEDDINGS - As soon as a date has been provisionally fixed for the wedding, preliminary arrangements should be made with the minister. Further meetings will be arranged so that the whole meaning of Christian marriage is discussed and detailed arrangements made. It is usual to have a rehearsal in the church just before the day of the marriage. Couples intending to be married must go to the Registrar to arrange for the completion of a Marriage Notice. This should normally be done four weeks before the wedding. In any case, please contact the minister at the earliest possible time.
FUNERALS - The Church is available for the funeral service of everyone, whether they are a member of the congregation, or if they live in the parish, or if they are a relative or friend. Arrangements for funeral services are made in the first instance with the local undertaker, Mr David Jordan tel: 01334 655044. In any event you are asked to contact the minister whenever someone has died so that he can offer support and help.