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<description><![CDATA[<h4>Few events in life are as profound as the loss of a loved-one.</h4>
<p>Lingfield Parish Church 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.</p>
<p>The Church of England also have very useful information <a title="CofE funerals" href="https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here.</a></p>
<p>The Diocese of Southwark have <a title="churchyard regulations." href="https://southwark.anglican.org/support/for-our-churches/buildings-dac/churchyards-memorials/diocesan-churchyard-regulations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guidance on churchyard regulations.</a></p>
<p>To find out more<a title="Contact us" href="/115/Contact-Us"> please contact us.</a></p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h4>Baptism (or christening) is a joyful event that can take place during our 10am service.</h4>
<p>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 <a title="baptism for adults and young people" href="https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/adult-baptism" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on baptism for adults and young people, see here</a>.</p>
<p>If you want to find out about baptism (or christening) you can speak to Ian our Vicar regarding this or<a href="/115/Contact-Us"> contact the Parish office</a> 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 us.</p>
<p>The Church of England also have very useful information<a title="CofE advice on baptism and christenings" href="https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>. To find out more <a title="christenings on Church of England site" href="https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/christenings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">please contact us</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<h4>We are committed to providing a sensitive and personal service for key moments in life.</h4>
<p>Getting married in church is a wonderful way to start married life, welcoming God to be at the centre of your new life together.</p>
<p>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 &lsquo;Qualifying Connection&rsquo; see link below.</p>
<p>You can check if you live within the parish by using this <a title="link to find out which parish you are in " href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link</a>. The Church of England have very useful information here.</p>
<p>We will also be very happy to advise, if you'd like to speak to us about getting married at St Peter &amp; St Paul's please contact Ian, our Vicar, either by <a href="mailto:vicar.ubld@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">email </a>or call <a title="07961382293" href="tel:07961382293" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">07961382293.</a></p>
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<li>Here is the <a title="Qualifying Connections document" href="/_data/site/130/pg/816/Qualifying_Connection_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Qualifying Connections document</a>, which you can download.</li>
<li>Here is the <a title="Wedding Application Form" href="/_data/site/130/pg/816/Wedding_Application_Form_2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wedding Application Form</a>, which you can download.</li>
<li>Fees are set annually by the Church of England. Here are the <a title="current marriage fees" href="/_data/site/130/pg/816/Marriage_Fees_2020.doc.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">current fees</a>.</li>
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<p>To find out more please<a href="/115/Contact-Us"> contact us.</a></p>]]></description>
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