If you are unsure about whether you are able to make these promises in good conscience, but still wish to celebrate your child’s birth in some way, we are able to offer a service of thanksgiving. This will include prayers for your child and for those involved in caring for him or her, giving thanks to God for her/him, and an opportunity to commit yourself to caring for your child.

Marriage

If you wish to be married in one of our churches, one or both of the couple needs to be resident in the parish, on the church’s electoral roll or a regular worshipper here. There may be a possibility of obtaining a special licence, if there is a particular connection with the parish, and you do not fulfil one of the other requirements, but this cannot be guaranteed.

We can discuss the possibility of a marriage service where one or more of you has been previously divorced once, but the outcome will depend on individual circumstances.

We also offer a service of thanksgiving following a civil marriage.

Funerals

These are normally arranged through a funeral director, but I am happy to talk to you informally at any point.

Anniversaries

If you have a special anniversary you would like to celebrate by holding a thanksgiving service in church, we would be happy to discuss plans with you.

For all the above, please contact the Priest-in-Charge.