Christenings
Christenings, also known as baptisms, are joyful occasions when an adult or child is welcomed into the Christian community and begins a wonderful lifelong journey with God.
Becoming a Christian as an adult:
If you were not christened as a child - or even if you were - you may be thinking that you would like to explore your faith further and take that step now. As a parent, the best way to support your child’s growth in faith is to have a confident faith yourself. In Whaley Bridge Parish we offer regular small groups for people who want to explore the Christian faith with a view to being christened and/or confirmed. There’s no pressure, and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn from the experience of others in the group.
If you would like to know more, please contact Revd Frances on 01663 732724 / 07554 240762.
Christenings of babies and small children:
If you are thinking of having your child christened, you don't have to be a regular churchgoer, and you don’t have to have been christened yourself! God-parents do need to be christened.
In the Parish of Whaley Bridge, we hold christenings at both our churches - St James’ Church, Taxal and Holy Trinity Church. Christenings usually take place on Sundays and may either be celebrated within an All Age Service or after the main service. Our all age service is a happy lively celebration, with singing, and the christening is its main focus. it lasts about 45 minutes. At 12.30pm, the service just focuses on the christening and lasts about 20 minutes.
If you would like to know more, please phone Revd Frances on the numbers above. You can also find out more about Church of England christenings at:
