A carpenter from Lower Quinton has been baptised in a pool that he constructed himself. Harry Malin, who runs H.M Carpentry, was baptised by the Revd Jay Niblett during the
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Outdoor baptism and confirmation in Quedgeley
Six people were confirmed with one adult and a teenager baptised before their confirmation, in a joyful outdoor service at St James’ Quedgeley. The Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest in
Teens say big ‘yes’ to Jesus
“Each candidate shared such varied stories of why they wanted to get baptised… Jacob, aged 19, came to faith after hearing the vicar give a simple Christmas talk for the
‘Godparents last a lifetime’: A blog by the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar
The Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry, blogs about what it means to be a godparent. “I remember being at a birthday party for a 90-year-old.
Cousins baptised together at outdoor family service
On Sunday 19 November, in a tent in the churchyard of St Mary’s Kempsford, three young candidates experienced a special baptism service. During the pandemic restrictions, when people were allowed
St Mary’s celebrates first full immersion baptism
On Sunday 28 August, St Mary’s Wotton-under-Edge held its first full immersion baptism – which coincided with the 740th anniversary of the church’s dedication.
Baptism celebrations and sharing stories at St Matt’s and the Minster
St Matt’s in Cheltenham is celebrating as eight people were baptised into the church family at the weekend. Four young people and four adults came from a variety of different
Baptism testimonies shared at St Matthew’s and The Minster
On 3 July, four adult members of the worshipping community at St Matthew’s and The Minster were baptised. All spoke movingly about their lives before they met Jesus and how
Baptism and confirmation services get ‘greener’
For the first time, churches are able to invite people who are being baptised and confirmed to make pledges to care for the planet as part of their baptismal vows.
Baptisms moving outdoors in Thornbury and Oldbury
The Revd Joy Ludlow, Priest-in-charge, United Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury with Shepperdine blogs about how the pandemic has changed their approach to baptism. “Like many of our communities, in
Great ideas for Baptism!
What makes Baptism special? We spoke to members of St John’s Church to find out. Watch now: Read more: Baptism in the Church of England
Baby Evie christened at school
A family in Shurdington have chosen to have their baby baptised in their local school. Baby Evie has a big sister at Shurdington Church of England Primary School and the
Baptism training with Bishop Robert
Bishop Robert is hosting a number of learning events for those involved in baptism ministry in April and May. At these events we will learn more about national Christening resources, and ways
Baptism at the Lido
imagination: Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different places, which connect with more people On 3 September 2017, over 150 people gathered at the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham
Baptism: letter from the Bishop of Tewkesbury
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Investing in our engagement with baptism families to spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ In 2016 we welcomed 1,665 children to baptism in
Exciting news in disguise – LIFE vision
Update from Helen Wolfson, Vision Support Officer Exciting news sometimes comes in disguise. The ‘Archdeacons Articles of Enquiry’ was a term new to me when I started supporting the Diocese
LIDO, Pool Baptism
“Bursting back out into newness of life” CNC in Cheltenham are hosting a Baptism at their local pool, a place familiar to, and well used by, the local community. The community
Church of England celebrates role of Godparents
At least six million people have been asked to become a Godparent at a Church of England christening since the millennium, according to a new analysis released in advance of
