Baptisms

St. Andrew’s Church

Great Cornard

Baptisms & Christenings

If you would like a child christened (or “baptised”) at St Andrew’s, and you live in our Parish, we will make you very welcome. Contact us by phone or email, or come to the church on a Sunday morning. Our main service takes place at 10am every Sunday (except the first Sunday of the month, when it’s 10.30). OR, pop in on a Friday morning (9.30-12) when the church is always open, and the vicar or another minister will be happy to make a booking for you.

We hold christening services every Sunday at 11.45am. Each baptism service is individual – so there won’t be other children being christened on the same occasion as yours. The service is friendly and informal, and we will talk you through the service beforehand so that you know where to sit and stand and so on – so that when it comes to the day, you can enjoy the service to its full. Every child baptised receives a special personalised book as a memory of the day.

Q. How long will the service last, and how much will it cost ?

A. Our 11.45 service lasts about 30-40 minutes. Please arrive about 15 minutes before the start of the service. We make absolutely no charge for baptism. Of course we would welcome your donation to help the work of the church community, but there is naturally no obligation !

Q. Will we be singing any hymns ?

A. Your choice. It does add something to the service. We can have one, two or no hymns ! Ask if you’d like some help choosing

Q. Can we take photos during the service?

A. Not during the service itself –although it’s an informal service, it’s still a unique occasion, and too many photos can really detract from the atmosphere. However, at the end of the service, we will spend as long as you like around the font on a photo call !

Q. Will there be other children christened at the same service ?

A. No. This service is just for you and your family to be welcomed into the church.