Arrange a Baptism or Wedding
If you wish to arrange either of these or would like to discuss them further, then please call in to the church on a Tuesday evening between 6-6.30pm. Alternatively you can call in to the Vicarage (30 Jubilee Close) on a Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. The clergy and office staff will be more than happy to answer any questions or arrange a baptism or wedding for you. PLEASE NOTE - we are not able to give quotes via email for the cost of a wedding. This will be discussed when you meet with the clergy. Important information about marriage Marriage law can be fairly complicated, but if either the bride or groom live within the parish (or worship at the church) then arranging a wedding should be fairly straightforward. If you both live outside the parish but one of you has strong connections to either Spennymoor or Whitworth, or if you are on the electoral roll, then it might be possible to arrange for your wedding to take place in the parish church, but we would need to talk this through with you. If you have been previously married and divorced, it might still be possible to marry in church. Please contact the Revd Lynda Gough as soon as possible. Important information about baptism Before the service Godparents Photographs Cost
You are invited together with the godparents to meet with The Revd Lynda Gough to talk through what baptism means to your family and to go through the service. We also welcome into the Church family all those who are to be baptised on the first Sunday of every month in the 10am service.
During the service you will all make promises for the child. It is important that you have all been baptised and that the Godparents fully understand their responsibilities. During the service you are declaring that you will bring up the child in the Christian faith. If you feel you are not able to make the promises entailed, then we can talk to you about an alternative service of thanksgiving for your child. This is a very personal and individual service.
Cameras (with flash) are not permitted during the service as it can be a distraction, however there will be plenty of time to take photographs at the end of the baptism.
There is no charge for a Baptism. There will be a collection plate at the back of church and if you would to make a donation towards the upkeep of the church then you are more than welcome.
