Baptism | Wedding | Funeral

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BAPTISM

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WEDDING

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FUNERAL

Baptism

Infant Baptisms and Dedications 

Often known culturally as a ‘christening’, baptism is right at the heart of the Christian faith, signifying the commitment of parents, godparents and the church family to raise and nurture the child as a follower of Jesus. 

Infant baptisms are joyful occasions at the heart of our main morning services. The whole congregation shares in the commitment of the baptism family to keep the promises made to God on behalf of the child.

If you are already part of St Swithun’s, please contact us to register your interest in having your child baptised here.

Adult Baptisms 

To find out about becoming a Christian and the options for being baptised as an adult, please contact the Vicar.

Baptism Enquiry
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Weddings

Couples looking to get married can start here to explore the possibility of having their wedding at St Swithun’s. 

Qualifying Connection 
Legally, you need to prove that you have a Qualifying Connection to the Parish. You need to be able to show that one of you: 

  • has, at any time, lived in the parish for a period of at least six months, or 

  • was baptised (christened) in the parish concerned, or 

  • is confirmed and your confirmation was entered in the Register of Confirmations for a church or chapel in the Parish (this will usually be the case if you were prepared for confirmation in the Parish), or 

  • has, at any time, regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least six months 

or that one of your parents, at any time after you were born: 

  • has lived in the Parish for a period of at least six months, or 

  • has regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least six months 

or that one of your parents or grandparents: 

  • was married in the Parish. 

If you meet the qualifying connection, then please contact us for further details.

Wedding Enquiry
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Funerals

Explore thanking God for the life of your loved one in a Christian setting and service. You don’t need to come to church to have a funeral at St Swithun’s, we are here to serve everyone. Our clergy are also available to take funerals for you at the crematorium.

Funeral Enquiry
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