Christenings, Weddings, Funerals
The church has been somewhere to turn for help at the most important times of life: at the birth of a baby, when a couple plans to marry and when someone dies.
Christenings/baptisms
We love to baptise (christen) babies and children who live in one of our parishes or have a connection with any of our three churches. The baptism can take place as part of a Sunday service or privately just with friends and family.
Adults and young people over 14 years of age, who are considering baptism (and/or confirmation), are usually invited to attend classes before deciding to take this important step in their faith journey.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a service in which a person confirms the promises that were made when they were baptised. If you were baptised when you were a child, your parents and godparents made these promises on your behalf. As a young person or adult, you may be ready to affirm these promises for yourself and commit your life to following Jesus Christ. This is what happens at a confirmation service. Your friends and family as well as the local Christian community will be there to promise to support and pray for you. We provide a short course to prepare anyone thinking about being confirmed: please contact us if you are interested in finding out more.
Weddings
All three of the Hinkledux churches are beautiful places in which to be married. If you currently live in the parish or have a connection with it, you may be married in the parish church. You can find out more about a qualifying connection from the Church of England website.
Funerals
We hold funerals in each of our three churches for those who live in the parish or have a connection with the parishes, whether or not they attend church. Lydia, the vicar, is also available to take services at a local crematorium.