Occasional Offices
The occasional offices of the Church are those which recognise a particular stage or transition in life; birth, or conversion, marriage, and death. These junctures of human life are recognised by the church as requiring particular prayerful attention, ritual expression, and pastoral care.
Baptisms
Baptism is a wonderful occasion which renews and invigorates the church and all those that partake of it: it is the rite of entry into the Christian church. It is not a naming ceremony, nor is it a thanksgiving service for the birth of a child. In view of this, it must be entered into sincerely and with the intention of joining the church community- for this reason, baptism would normally be the outcome of a period of engagement with the church and learning about the faith, and are held during the ordinary Sunday service . We do not offer either 'private' baptism or the option of ‘booking’ a baptism on a specific date. If you are unfamiliar with the Church, we may ask you to undergo some preparation for baptism before the service.
Weddings
Weddings are one of the most joyous occasions in the church calendar. For everyone involved- the happy couple, family, friends, clergy and church community, they are life affirming occasions which help us to focus on what really matters. If you would like to book a wedding at either of our churches, contact the vicar on brsecclestonop@gmail.com
Funerals
Funerals can be some of the most important occasions in the life of a family. Recognising the infinite worth of a loved one who has passed, publicly coming to terms with grief and loss, and offering their care into God's hands can be a crucial part of reconstituting, both individually and collectively, around the changed reality in the wake of loss. Funeral services can be booked via a Funeral Director or directly with the Vicar- brsecclestonop@gmail.com. If, for whatever reason, a funeral service was not possible at the time of your loved one's death, Memorial Services can also be arranged. We can facilitate interments of ashes in our memorial garden at St James', pictured below.
