Christening
Baptism is also known as Christening. Everyone is welcome to have their child baptised, or be baptised themselves, in their parish church.
In bringing their child for baptism parents make a decision to start their child on a lifelong journey of faith. Parents and godparents thank God for the gift of new life and promise to help and support the child in their growth in faith. The church also promises to welcome the newly baptised and to pray for them.
We also welcome adults who want to be baptised and will meet with you to prepare you for this step on your journey of faith. Adults being baptised are also encouraged to consider Confirmation.
Baptisms usually take place during one of our 10am Sunday services or we can hold a separate service at 12 noon if that is appropriate. We welcome up to two different families at a baptism service. If you would like to consider baptism for yourself or for your child, come to one of our services and speak to one of the clergy team. We will then meet with you to help you to prepare for this special celebration. The dates of baptisms for 2025 are listed below.
If you have any questions, do get in touch. You can also find out more about baptism on the Church of England’s website.
During the 10am Sunday service:
5 January
2 February
2 March
30 March (Mothering Sunday)
20 April (Easter Sunday)
4 May (Patronal)
1 June
6 July
3 August
7 September
5 October
2 November
After the Sunday service, at 12noon:
19 January
16 February
25 May
15 June
20 July
17 August
21 September
19 October
16 November
Carol Carpenter
Senior Pastor
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Rob Carter
Assistant Pastor
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Julie Dawes
Assistant Pastor
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Christening
Baptism is also known as Christening. Everyone is welcome to have their child baptised, or be baptised themselves, in their parish church.
In bringing their child for baptism parents make a decision to start their child on a lifelong journey of faith. Parents and godparents thank God for the gift of new life and promise to help and support the child in their growth in faith. The church also promises to welcome the newly baptised and to pray for them.
We also welcome adults who want to be baptised and will meet with you to prepare you for this step on your journey of faith. Adults being baptised are also encouraged to consider Confirmation.
Baptisms usually take place during one of our 10am Sunday services or we can hold a separate service at 12 noon if that is appropriate. We welcome up to two different families at a baptism service. If you would like to consider baptism for yourself or for your child, come to one of our services and speak to one of the clergy team. We will then meet with you to help you to prepare for this special celebration.
The dates of baptisms for 2026 are listed below.
If you have any questions, do get in touch. You can also find out more about baptism on the Church of England’s website.
During the 10am Sunday service:
- 4 January
- 1 February
- 15 March (Mothering Sunday)
- 5 April (Easter Sunday)
- 3 May (Patronal Festival)
- 7 June
- 5 July
- 6 September
- 4 October
- 1 November
After the Sunday service, at 12noon:
- 18 January
- 15 February
- 19 April
- 24 May
- 21 June
- 20 September
- 18 October
- 15 November