Baptisms

Baptism (also known as Christening) is primarily a service of thanksgiving for the gift of your child, and a celebration of God’s constant love for him/her. Through baptism, your son or daughter is welcomed into the family of the Church. It is also through baptism that you and the godparents promise to help your child grow in their relationship with God.

Baptisms usually take place during the 10am Parish Communion on Sundays. If you are thinking about having your child baptised, please ring the Vicar. He will make a time to visit you with the application form and other information about baptism. Please note that godparents have to be baptised themselves.

Weddings

Weddings are booked by arrangement with the Vicar. People are entitled to be married at St Peter’s if one or both of the couple are resident in the parish, or have been for at least 6 months in the past; or if one of them was baptised or confirmed or has worshipped for at least 6 months in the parish. People are also eligible to be married at St Peter’s if their parents have ever resided or worshipped in the parish for at least six months; or if their parents or grandparents were married at St Peter’s.

Suggested Wedding Music and Bible readings.