Christenings

Christenings are usually conducted during the Sunday 9.45am Eucharist service on the first and third Sundays in the month, though this may vary depending on the time of year and planned services. Services are normally completed by 10.45am.

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We always give a warm welcome to all those wanting to have their child Christened at St Matthew’s. It is always good to welcome new members to our family of God, here in Newbottle.

Our church of course is open for everyone, but we would like to respectfully suggest, in consideration for our regular congregation, who will be at the service, that you encourage your guests to take part, or invite only those to the Christening Service, who you believe will participate in the service.  We would also like to encourage you to come along to our morning service for a couple of weeks, before your Christening Service, so that you get to know us and we get to know you. This will help make your child’s Christening a more joyous occasion for everyone.

 

No fee is requested for a Christening. However, a collection plate can at present be found at the back of church which gives an opportunity for parents, family and friends to make a thank you offering for the work of the church. More information may be found at www.churchofenglandchristenings.org.

 

It may be helpful to know that the church has a baby changing facility inside the toilet, and it is wheelchair accessible.  We will also ask for your permission to take and publish a photograph of your Christening party at the end of the service, to go in our parish magazine and on our Facebook page.

 

Please contact us to check which dates are available

 

Very Important Notice.

Before you send out any invitations or book venues for a reception, you must first contact the church to enquire that the date you are requesting for your baby/child's christening is available. 

Please come along after our morning worship on a Sunday or Wednesday to collect a

form.