Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
at St. Alkmund's
They say that "hatching, matching and despatching" are irresistable plot lines in any soap opera. They also form an important part of what your local church can do for you - as significant moments in your life and in the life of your family.
Baptisms at St.Alkmund's
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Are you looking to have your child christened (also called baptism)? St. Alkmund's Church welcomes children and young people every week and would love to help you with your baptism request. Baptisms are held once a month, on the 3rd Sunday at 3:00 pm. The Churchwardens will be available in church on Tuesday evenings between 7:00 & 7:30 pm for all your Baptism enquires.We invite every baptism family back the following month, to be welcomed into the church family at the Worship Together Communion Service, held on the first Sunday of every month at 10:00am.A Baptism Service lasts about 30 minutes and there is no cost.
Contact the Church Office 01948 665413 or email stalkmundschurch@btconnect.com
Before the next Rector is appointed, other local clergy are helping with baptisms
Weddings at St.Alkmund's
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Are you looking to get married? St. Alkmund's Church is a great venue and you are welcome to a church wedding, whether or not you have been baptised and whatever your beliefs. Your children are welcome too. You don't have to get married on a Saturday, or in white, or say "obey". If you live in Whitchurch, or can demonstrate a connection with the church or the town, you can marry at St. Alkmund's Church.
A national independent survey reveals that couples love saying their vows in a beautiful church (St. Alkmund's is a very beautiful church, we hope you would agree!); getting to know their local Vicar/Rector; being close to family and friends, past and present and to God, and that it's good value. A wedding at St. Alkmund's this year costs £321.50 plus local fees of £159.50, which includes the services of a Verger and an Organist. Other services include: the church bells rung before and after the service, which costs £100 and £7.00 per choir boy/girl if you would like the choir to lead the singing.
Contact the Church Office01948 665413 or email stalkmundschurch@btconnect.com
*Please note that until the Parish has a new Rector, the Churchwardens will be in church on Tuesday evenings between 7:00 and 7:30 pm for enquires about weddings
Here are some links to the Church of England's information and guidance for planning your church wedding.
Now you've found St.Alkmund's, there are just seven simple steps to make the arrangements.
And, if you're marrying in a church that's not where you live, your local church would still love to support you as you prepare for the wedding, and afterwards too. Find out how.
There are some things about marrying in church that you just can't get anywhere else. It's your wedding. Let us help you make it personal, meaningful, spiritual, beautiful.
Now have a chat with our Churchwardens, John Stokes and Phil Williams
Until the Parish has a new Rector, messages can be left on the Church Office answer machine, 01948 665413, which will be checked daily
or email stalkmundschurch@btconnect.com
Funerals at St.Alkmund's
Are you arranging a funeral? Please tell your funeral director that you want your loved one's funeral at St. Alkmund's Church, or that you would like a Church of England service at the Crematorium conducted by your local Church of England minister. A church funeral this year at St. Alkmund's costs £237, which includes the services of a verger and an organist. Arragements for your loved one's funeral will be made directly by your chosen Funeral Director.
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