Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

By arrangement with the clergy. The clergy reserve the right to decide who should conduct a particular service in the light of our other commitments. We do not, therefore, respond to requests for a particular member of staff to lead a service.

Baptisms

Baptisms are conducted on request for those who live in the parish.  Baptisms for those who live outside of our parish are considered on an individual basis. Baptism services are normally conducted at 11.15am on designated Sundays but can also be conducted as part of the 9.30am Parish Eucharist by request. No baptism is refused on the grounds of marital status of the parents. Please speak to one of the Clergy if you wish to discuss further.

Arrangements for marriage

Those who wish to marry at St. Michael’s will normally be resident within the parish, or be able to show that they have a Qualifying Connection with the parish. The clergy are always pleased to be consulted with regard to marriage, and are happy to offer advice in individual cases, in particular those seeking re-marriage after divorce.

Funeral arrangements

Funeral arrangements are normally made with the Funeral Director. We are happy to conduct a funeral service in the crematorium, in a cemetery or in St. Michael’s Church as appropriate.

Other information is available on the Church of England website.

The clergy are always willing to explore other pastoral services as appropriate eg. wedding anniversaries, Thanksgiving for the birth of a child. Please contact us for more information.