Life events
Baptism & Confirmations
At the baptism of a child, the parents thank God for His gift of life and decide to start the child on the journey of faith and ask for the Church's support.
Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey when you affirm the faith into which you were baptised as a child.
It is never too late to be baptised – many people are baptised in their teens or as adults and find it a wonderful experience. Jesus himself was baptised in the River Jordan as an adult at the beginning of his public ministry.
To find your local parish church and contact details visit our locations page.
Weddings
A church is so much more than simply a venue for your wedding. Marrying in church is personal, meaningful and spiritual just as you want it to be. Churches are special and unique places to get married in - the prayers, promises and the whole service.
If you’re planning your special day you can find lots of useful information about church weddings at www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding
Funerals
A funeral is used to mark the end of a person's life here on earth. Family and friends come together to express grief, give thanks for the life lived and commend the person into God's keeping. This can be a small, quiet ceremony or a large occasion in a packed church.
The message at all Church of England funerals, wherever they happen, is one of hope. Although there is sadness because someone you know and love has died, in every funeral there will also be a message of hope in life after death.
To speak to a priest or find your local church, visit our locations page.
