Christenings / Baptisms
A Christening (sometimes called Baptism) is a service at which children are made members of the Church, and given the promise of God's blessing and eternal life. Anyone who lives in the parish or who is on the Electoral Roll (the Church's membership list) has a right to have their children christened at St Lawrence Church.
Those who live outside the parish may be able arrange to have their children christened here if they have a connection to the parish, but we will need to obtain permission from their local parish priest before we would agree to do it here.
A christening implies commitment to a continuing connection with the Church so children have the opportunity to grow in faith, learn more about Jesus and find their place within God's family.
Often families will be encouraged to come to Church before arranging a christening so they are sure this is the right step to make for their children.
In a christening the parents and Godparents are saying, in effect, on their behalf, "I believe in God, I want to learn more about Jesus, I want to be a member of the Church."
Parents who do not wish their children to be christened immediately, but wish to give thanks to God for the birth or adoption of a child, are welcome to ask for a service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child.
Adults and older children who have not been christened are encouraged to ask for a christening. They make the promises for themselves so have to be sure that they believe in God, want to learn more about Jesus and want to become a member of the Church. The vicar is always ready to talk to those who wish to explore what this might mean!
If you wish to be christened, or wish to have a child christened, please make contact with the Church Office or the vicar.
Jesus said, 'I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.' (John 10.10)
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Monday 11th January
Church is open for private prayer from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Morning Prayer will be live streamed daily at 9.15am
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8.00pm PCC Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday 12th January
Church is open for private prayer from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Morning Prayer will be live streamed daily at 9.15 am
Wednesday 13th January
Church is open for private prayer from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Morning prayer will be live streamed daily at 9.15am
Thursday 14th January
Church is open for private prayer between 9.30am to 4.30pm
Morning Prayer will be live streamed daily at 9.15am
3.20pm Funeral of John Watts at West Herts Crem
Friday 15th January
Church is open for private prayer every day between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
Morning Prayer will be livestreamed daily at 9.15am
Saturday 16th January
The church is open for private prayer from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Morning Prayer will be livestreamed daily at 9.15am
Sunday 17th January
9.30am Eucharist (Live Streamed via TheSundayService.org and Facebook)
Please note the church will be closed for private prayer during the broadcast of the 9.30am service