Baptisms or Thanksgivings are often a mark of celebration for the arrival of a child - whether to publicly give thanks to God or to introduce the child to the life and family of the Christian church.

Either of these services will offer an opportunity to celebrate this important moment in your family's life within a spiritual context. As part of our welcome and commitment to you family, each child will receive a small bag of gifts, including a Bible and a certificate.

Baptism, with water, usually takes place during one of our two Sunday morning services which both start at 10am, either in the service in Church or in the more informal worship setting during Connect at the Centrepoint Hall.

Parents often choose to have Godparents, and they are included and recognised within the service; both Parents and Godparents make promises to God to raise the child in the Christian faith.

If you would prefer a Thanksgiving Service or Dedication, the format and wording can be chosen in discussion with the Minister. The service will include prayers of thanksgiving and blessing for the child. Godparents can be included. This service is ideal for those who do not feel comfortable in making the baptism promises, or who would prefer to leave to their child the choice as to whether to be baptised later in life.