lingfieldparishchurch.org https://lingfieldparishchurch.org:443 News for lingfieldparishchurch.org en-gb Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:43:02 +0100 Copyright: (C) St Peter and St Paul Church 15 Funerals lingfieldpp_44553 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:43:02 +0100 Few events in life are as profound as the loss of a loved-one. St John's provides a peaceful and dignified setting for local funerals. We are here to support you before, during and after the funeral for as long as it is needed. Please contact the Vicar for more information. The Church of England also have very useful information here. 

The Diocese of Southwark have guidance on churchyard regulations.

If you would like to know more, please contact us.

]]> https://lingfieldparishchurch.org:443/761/Funerals Weddings lingfieldpp_44552 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:42:23 +0100 We are committed to providing a sensitive and personal service for key moments in life. Getting married in church is a wonderful way to start married life, welcoming God to be at the centre of your new life together. If you live in the parish, you have a right to be married in the Parish Church, whether or not you have been Christened or are a churchgoer. If you do not live in the area you will be legally required to have what is called a ‘Qualifying Connection’ see link below.

You can check if you live within the parish by using this link. The Church of England have very useful information here. We will also be very happy to advise, if you'd like to speak to us about getting married at St John's contact Ian, our Vicar, on vicar.ubld@outlook.com or 07961382293.

Here is the Qualifying Connections document, and the Wedding Application Form.

Fees are set annually by the Church of England. Here are the current fees.

To find out more please contact us..

]]> https://lingfieldparishchurch.org:443/760/Weddings Baptism lingfieldpp_44551 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:41:07 +0100 Baptism or christening as it is a joyful event that can take place during our 10am service (Please speak to Ian our Vicar regarding this) or on a separate occasion later in the day. You can be baptised at any age, and regular Confirmation services for young people and adults are arranged with one of our Bishops, usually in conjunction with other churches in our deanery. For more information on baptism for adults and young people, see here.

If you want to find out about baptism (or christening), please contact the Parish office as soon as possible and we will send you an application form. Please do not fix the date for the service until you have talked to them. The Church of England also have very useful information here. To find out more please contact us.

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