Baptism for babies and children takes place in a service which is also known as “Christening”.

In this service parents thank God for the gift of life, make a decision to start their child on a journey of faith and godparents promise help and support. The church also promises to welcome the child and to pray for the family.

For your child, being baptised marks the start of a lifelong journey of faith as part of the local and worldwide Christian family. It can take place in church with the congregation, or with just family and friends gathered together.

Thanksgiving

Some parents might want to celebrate the gift of a child in a different way without the commitment that baptism involves. During the Thanksgiving service parents and families give thanks for the birth or adoption of a child and everyone prays for family life. A Thanksgiving Service is not a Baptism. There are no promises to make about the Christian faith.

The child will be blessed and prayed for and supporting friends will promise to support the parents in bringing up their baby. To find out more about a Thanksgiving Service contact the office.