Baptisms
We are delighted you are thinking about a baptism for yourself or for your children. Baptism marks the beginning of a journey with God which continues for the rest of our lives. It is the first step in response to God’s love. It is a joyful moment when we rejoice in what God has done for us in Christ, make serious promises and declare our faith. The local church also seeks to welcome those who are Baptised, and takes a role in promising to give support and prayer for the future.
Baptisms usually take place within a main morning service so that the newly baptised can be welcomed into the family of faith.
To make a booking it helps if you can come to one of our services. This gives you a chance to meet us and helps us to get to know you and your children, and discuss dates. See details of our service times. However children are always welcome at all our services.
We normally need at least a month’s notice before a Baptism takes place.
A Baptism application form for children may be downloaded here: Baptism App Form (Revised June 2025)
A Baptism application form for adults may be downloaded here: Baptism App Form (Adult)
When we have received your application, we will write to arrange a Baptism preparation meeting. During this meeting, we will also have a chance to discuss the service and confirm the date and time. Contact details can be found on the Home page
DO PARENTS AND GODPARENTS NEED TO BE BAPTISED?
Church law requires that godparents be themselves baptised, but not parents. We will be pleased to discuss this further. For more information please visit https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings/parents-guide-christenings/choosing-godparents
IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE?
Children and adults can be baptised at any age. If a child is old enough, we will spend time explaining and going through the service with them.
DO YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE PARISH?
Baptism requires parents to make a serious commitment about the way they bring children up within the church family. The Church of England expects that the best place for baptism is local to where you live. If you live outside one of our parishes, we will often ask you to make contact with your local church before arranging a baptism with us.
MUSIC
As the Baptism takes place in a main morning service, if there are particular songs you would like to sing please let us know.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SERVICE COST?
There are no fees for a baptism service. However donations are important to us.
BAPTISM OF ADULTS
There is no maximum or minimum age for a baptism. We frequently arrange baptisms of adults, and this can happen at the same time as that of your children.
Last updated June 2025