Baptism information sessions, formerly held on weekday evenings, are now being held monthly on Sunday mornings at 11.30am; after a Family Service on the first Sunday of the month.
Families will be welcomed into The Cornerstone with refreshments and have the opportunity to meet other families and clergy attending the church services on the day.
Baptism information sessions help families to know what to expect from the church both at the baptism service and in support for them as parents; as well as exploring the meaning of Christian baptism.The sessions use a film about baptism specially made in All Saints Church They are facilitated by church members who are part of the church's baptism care team . The Rev'd Anna Harwood, Associate Rector, is the lead clergy contact for the team and currently acts as its co-ordinator. Maggie Holden recently stepped down as co-ordinator after 13 years in the role.
Baptism care team members have said that holding the sessions on a Sunday will enable more parents and godparents to attend and give them the option of attending the half-hour Family Service in church prior to their information session if able.
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