Baptism
BAPTISM: Joining a Christian Community
Baptism is also known as Christening. Everyone is welcome to have their child baptised in their parish church.
In bringing their child for baptism parents make a decision to start their child on a lifelong journey of faith. Parents and godparents thank God for the gift of new life and promise to help and support the child in their growth in faith. The church also promises to welcome the newly baptised and to pray for them. We also welcome adults who want to be baptised. All baptisms take place during our 10.30am Sunday service, usually on the first Sunday of the month. We try to make sure we find a date that suits you and your family.
Considering Baptism?
If you would like to consider baptism, for yourself or for your child, come to one of our services and speak to one of the clergy team. We will then meet with you to help you prepare for this special celebration.
The decision for baptism is never just a private relationship between God and an individual, it is a decision about joining the world‐wide Christian family. There are around 10,000 babies and children baptised in the Church of England every month and each newly baptised person joins a family of baptised Christians around the world. When a person is baptized they (or their families for them) will be declaring their intention to grow as a member of the Church.
It is not possible to be a baptized Christian and not belong to a Church, we hope that you will feel welcome and able to grow within our church community here at St. John’s. We are a diverse local community committed to learning more about God and his Son Jesus Christ, and praying for both our members and for the wider community. We are also committed to working together to change society so that it is a better place in which to live.