Baptism (or christening; there is no difference!) is the Church's initiation ritual: it marks the beginning of the Christian life.

There are various metaphors in the Bible to describe baptism. One has to do with washing: baptism cleanses us from our sins and sinfulness. Another has to do with death: baptism is a kind of drowning. Another has to do with birth: baptism is like being born again. All these metaphors speak of the ending of one way of living and the beginning of another.

All are welcome to baptism. We welcome all babies, children, and adults—whatever shape the family takes. You do not have to be married or have been a regular churchgoer: as a parent, you do not have to have been baptized yourself (though iif not, we;d kike to baptise you too!). Everyone is welcome. You can be baptised at any age. There is neither lower nor upper age limit. There will come a time later when your child will be able to make the promises for themselves, and if you are baptised as an adult, the service will be slightly different.

Baptisms in this Benefice always take place on Sunday morning, during the parish Eucharist. This is because in baptism, each person gains a new family, whose local manifestation is the Christian community of worshippers.

If you are interested in having your child baptised, or getting baptised yourself, please write to the Rector. Once you have had a preliminary discussion, please complete the following form:

For your information, a copy of the Order for Holy Baptism my be found here.