LIFE EVENTS
Baptism
Baptism/Christening/Thanksgiving
A new baby is a gift from God. We as a church rejoice with you in the birth or adoption of your child.
Many people want to bring their baby to church to thank God and to ask for his blessing. When people brought little ones to Jesus he welcomed them, took them in his arms and prayed for them. We want to do the same today. In years gone by people used to bring babies to church to be given their Christian names (to be ‘christened’). The state has now taken over this role from the church, as babies are given their names when their birth is registered. The church is still keen to welcome children, but the welcome services we now offer are purely Christian and do not have the same civic and legal significance as they once did.
We offer two ways of bringing children to church for thanksgiving and prayer; a service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child, or a Baptism (Christening) Service.
For more information see our FAQ page here.
Weddings
Ceremony
Congratulations on your engagement!
We’re so excited for you both and hope we can help make your wedding day truly special as you begin your married life together. We’re delighted you’ve chosen a church wedding.
St Peter's is a beautiful place to affirm your commitment to each other in the presence of God and your loved ones.
Please click here for our FAQ, which will guide you through the particulars at St Peter's. Please also feel free to email or call the Rector, using the details at the bottom of each page.
For more information on marrying in a Church, click here to visit 'Your Church Wedding' from The Church of England.
Funerals
A Final Farewell
A funeral is a special time to say goodbye, to remember, to celebrate the life of a loved one, and to entrust them into God’s care. It can be a quiet, intimate gathering or a larger service with family and friends filling the church — whatever feels right for you.
Everyone has the right to a funeral or to have their ashes buried in the churchyard of the parish where they lived, whether or not they came to church regularly.
If you would like help planning a funeral, or just want to chat through what’s involved at St Peter’s (or at Aldford or Bruera), we’re here for you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would be honoured to support you in any way we can. Please click here for more information.
Confirmation
Personal Commitment
If you’d like to make your own personal commitment to follow Jesus, or you’re a parent thinking about Confirmation for your child, we’d love to help you explore what it means. Jules, our Rector, runs a friendly Confirmation course. For more information explaining what Confirmation is, what it involves, and what it looks like at St Peter’s, please click here.
If you have any questions, big or small, or just want to talk it through, please get in touch, we’re always happy to help.