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Baptisms & christenings
Let's celebrate together.
Christenings and baptisms mean the same thing, and both are times of real celebration for families. It is the start of an amazing journey of faith, and it is completely free.
What it means
The start of a journey of faith.
Baptism is a time when we respond to God's love for us. Baptisms for babies, children and adults are much the same, except that as an adult you make the promises for yourself. When a baby or child is baptised, parents and godparents make those promises on their behalf.
Part of being baptised is about becoming part of a worshipping community, and parents and godparents promise to pray for the child and to help them worship. That is why we ask you to come along to a few services before the day itself.
Bringing children with you
How it works
Three simple steps.
Nothing complicated, and no forms to wrestle with. We will do it together.
01
Get in touch
Contact Revd Sarah Edmonds and we can start to plan together. There is no charge for a christening.
02
Come to some services
Sundays at 10.30am or Wednesdays at 10am. Cafe Sunday is a lovely place to start, and we can chat over coffee and cake.
03
Plan the day
We choose a date, talk through the promises and godparents, and get everything ready for the celebration.
“A christening is a free gift for you and your child. You do not need to be a churchgoer to ask, and you will not be doing any of it on your own.”
Our promise to families
Learn more
Questions families ask.
If yours is not here, just ask. No question is a silly one.
Do parents have to be christened?
No. Though sometimes thinking about a christening for your baby makes people want to explore faith for themselves, and we are glad to talk about that too.
Is there a charge for a christening?
No. It is a free gift for you and your child.
Do I need to be a churchgoer?
Having your baby christened means promising to start a journey of faith with them, so we ask that you come along to church a few times beforehand, either on a Sunday or a Wednesday. That is all.
Who can be a godparent?
Godparents make important promises and declarations during a christening. They need to have been baptised themselves, and to be comfortable making those promises.
Where can I find out more?
Get in touch with Revd Sarah Edmonds and we can start planning together. The Church of England also has a helpful site all about christenings.
Ready to ask?
Let's plan your christening.
Send us a message with your name, your child's name and a rough idea of when you are hoping for, and we will take it from there.
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