St Anne's Church Chasetown

Dear Parents,
Welcome!  We are delighted that you are thinking about a Christening or Thanksgiving Service for your child at St Anne’s. We want to help you as you make these important decisions for your family so here are some helpful things to watch and read.

1. Chapter One
 – An animated short video to watch online (scroll down) - where a teddy offers some help to parents who are wondering about a Christening for their child.

2. Exploring Christening
– A mini booklet with details of the Christening Service with questions and suggestions to help you think through things about Christening…download Exploring Christening

3. Christenings Website
- The Church of England website has all sorts of info and FAQs… https://churchofenglandchristenings.org/

Booking your child’s Christening
After you have had chance to look through these resources, if you would like to book a Christening service for your child, then please come along to one of our All Age Services.  These are short family friendly services on the 1st Sunday of the month.  They start at 10.15 and last for about an hour.  After the service a member of the Christening Team will be available to talk to you over a cuppa to talk through possible dates for the Christening and explain what to do next. They will then pass on your details to our Administrator, Margaret Taylor, who will send you a booking form for you to complete and return.

If you are not able to come to a one of our All Age Services then please contact Margaret Taylor in the church office and she will be able to send you a booking form. The church office is open from Monday to Wednesday 9am -1pm (01543 686111 or stanneschurch@hotmail.co.uk )

Once the Christening date has been agreed one of the team will be in touch to arrange for a visit from the minister who will be taking the service.

Thanks for your interest

With all best wishes

Revd Richard Westwood
Team Vicar
St Anne’s Church Chasetown