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You can arrange baptism for your child at
Saint Mary's, or any of the other churches
within the Ecumenical Parish. Bookings at
Saint Mary's are taken on the first Sunday of
the month after the Early Bird service, which
parents are expected to attend. Please see
our home-page for service times.

Baptism Services are held on the first and
third Sundays of the month at 12:30.
Booking forms can be obtained from the
Church or downloaded below.

Before Baptism takes place, a Preparation
Session will be held at St Nicholas Church.
You will be advised of the date for this
session when you come to the church to book
the Baptism. The sessions are normally held
at 8:00 PM at Saint Nicholas's Church,
Abbotswood. At these sessions you will
finalise arrangements for Baptism and share
the meaning and responsibilities of the
Baptism of Children. Parents are expected to
attend, and Godparents who live locally are
recommended to attend.

The sessions last only one hour. Please note
your preparation date carefully and make
every effort to be present. made.

We regret that we cannot proceed with the
Baptism until we have met the parents for a time
of preparation. If this is difficult, please contact us
so that alternative arrangements can be

Meanwhile, you are welcome and encouraged to
attend regularly with your child, Saint Mary's or
one off the other churches in the Parish, so that
your child may grow to understand what Baptism
means.

Also during the week, for Mums (and Dads),
toddlers and babies:
_____
_____Saint Nix Nippers
XXXXX1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, 10:00 AM

For further details from Saint Mary's, please
contact:

_____Rev. Viv Ashworth who can be found on
our Contact Us page.

Or for our partner churches:

Rev. Iain Macfarlane (Saint Nicholas) 322921
Rev. Chris Verey (Saint James's, Saint Peter's)
294473