Baptisms

If you would like your child (or yourself) to be baptised then please ask for a form the next time you’re in church or go to the clergy surgery between 9:30am and 11am on a Saturday morning at Clewer St Stephen Church in Vansittart Road. Revd Ainsley Swift (vicar), Revd June Faulkner, Revd Margaret Bird or Revd John Quick will then get in contact with you.   If you are in the army and want your padre to baptise please contact him (the parish team and padres work alongside other so it is entirely your choice whether your padre or one of the parish clergy baptise your child).  There is no charge for baptisms (although we’re always grateful for any contributions left in the plate on the way out!). You do not have to be baptised in the parish in which you live, although if you/your child is baptised outside your parish the priest will let your vicar know.

Weddings

If you live in a parish, or have a “connection” to the church in which you wish to be married, you can be considered for marriage there. If you would like to marry in Holy Trinity please come to the Clergy Surgery on a Saturday morning at Clewer St Stephen Church or if you are in the army speak to your padre.  Marriage is the decision of the priest so cannot just be booked by calling the church office.    

Funerals

Your loved one is entitled to a funeral in the parish in which they have lived regardless of whether he/she was a churchgoer. Usually the funeral director will contact the priest, who will then spend time with you prior to the service, and offer you their support and that of the parish afterwards.