Baptism or Christening
Baptism is the beginning of our journey to and with God. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate God’s love for us and our place as God’s children. For yourself or your child to be baptised at St Marys you should normally be resident in our parish, be a regular worshipper in our church or have a connection with the church (for example, you yourself were baptised or married at St Marys Church). Baptism is offered without charge: we require only that you understand what you or your child will be undertaking.
How do I arrange a baptism?
Baptism services are always public services: they take place on the third Sunday of the month, either during the main parish service at 9.30am, or at a separate service at 11 am on Sunday. Because of the popularity of this service there is often more than one baptism family at each service. To find out more, speak to our Lay Pastoral Minister, Maud, on 07903 122119 or email baptisms@stmarysbeddington.org.uk.
Sundays for Children’s Baptisms in 2025/2026
2026 March 15 • May 17 • June 21 • July 19 • August 16 • September 20 • October 18 • November 15
Adult Baptisms
We are delighted to baptise adults. The above arrangements refer to children and adults are usually baptised on separate occasions. Adults wishing to be baptised are expected to be prepared first with instruction in the Christian faith. If you would like to be baptised as an adult please do get in touch with the Rector to make suitable arrangements.