Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene

Just as parents are responsible for their children's physical and emotional growth - so in baptism (together with the Godparents) parents become responsible for encouraging their child's growth as a Christian.

As a Church, we do our utmost to welcome our new members, in particular with the Parents and Toddlers group and Young Church.

Baptisms usually take place at 11:30am on a Sunday, but can also take place at other times by arrangement.

Prayer: O God, you have given us a share in the creation of new life. When things go well, may we be thankful; when we are in despair, comfort us; when we have lost hope, renew our strength; when we are at peace, cherish us. And at all times, O God, fill our hearts with love for our children, each other and for you.
Amen

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Getting Married

Getting married in church is a way of including God in your celebrations, and in your future life together.
We will be delighted to respond to any enquiry about getting married at St Mary Magdalene's. Please get in touch as soon as you have a date in mind.
We are prepared to marry divorcees, in which case, please contact the Vicar.
We will give you a 'Wedding Pack' which helps you think about things such as the reading of Banns, preparation for marriage, and the content of the service, as well as practical things like flowers, photos and fees.

Lord of love, be with us as we prepare for marriage and on our wedding day. Give us love in our hearts, now and throughout our married life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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Funerals

Funerals are arranged at times to suit the Family, the Church and the Undertaker.
The service may be in Church or direct to Crematorium.
Names of those who have died are remembered in our Sunday Worship the week following the Funeral Service.
We also hold an annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving around All Souls Day (November 2nd). All are welcome, no matter when they were bereaved.

The death of a loved-one is always a difficult time. A funeral service offers the opportunity to give thanks for a person's life, to grieve our loss, and to commit our loved-one into God's care - all within the context of the Christian assurance of life beyond death.

May these prayers be a source of help to you:

Lord Jesus, from the loneliness of my grief I reach out to you. I come just as I am with my fears and worries, not putting on a 'brave face', not pretending any more. I'm confused and lonely, and a bit frightened. Lord Jesus - to you I pour out all my grief, my tears, my pain, my confusion. Thank you that you can cope with the depth of my feelings - even within them all, please give me your peace.
Amen

Lord Jesus, thank you for the years with N you have given me, for joys and sorrows shared. Thank you for my memories - may they be a source of comfort and thanksgiving in the months and years to come. Lord - you are the giver of all life, I accept you have taken back that which is yours to love and care for. Please heal the wound of parting with your gentle touch.
Amen

God of grace, you sent Jesus to share our earthly life. We thank you for his victory over death. Help us to share that victory, and give us the hope to look forward again.
Amen

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