Life Events

Live Events at St Giles'

Baptisms

Baptisms at St Giles usually take place on the 3rd Sunday of the month, during the 10.30am service.

Just as children learn language simply by being surrounded by it and by trying it out, we baptise children of Christian parents in the expectation that they will naturally learn from them what 'living in Christ' means.

We hold a baptism preparation evening where those who are considering baptism for their children meet together with a member of the clergy and discuss the meaning of baptism and the responsibilities it entails. These are relaxed events, and are really about giving you a chance to ask questions and get to know us, and the ways in which we can support you in raising your child in the Christian faith.

If you would like to know more please email the church office.

Weddings

If you are thinking of getting married at St Giles, congratulations!

Church of England churches serve their local community, and thus we ask that those who are are considering getting married at St Giles show a qualifying connection. These are listed below.

Qualifying connections:

Currently live in the parish
Have lived in the parish for at least 6 months
Been a member of the church for at least 6 months
Been baptised at St Giles
Have had your confirmation registered here.
Have a parent that has at any time during your lifetime lived in the parish for at least 6 months.
Have a parent that has at any time during your lifetime been a member of the church for at least 6 months.
Have a parent or grandparent that was married at St Giles.

Funerals

If you are arranging a funeral in the first instance you should contact a local funeral director who will then guide you in the subsequent arrangements you need to make.