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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The coming week...
Weekly Leaflet
Monday 14th October
2.15 pm Tiny Tots in the Breakspear Room
7.30 pm Ringing practice in St Lawrence
Tuesday 15th October
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room
7.30 pm Youth Club meets in the Church hall
8.00 pm Mother Union meets in Breakspear Room
Wednesday 16th October
10.30 am Home Communion at Abbeyfield
11.15 am Quiet Reflection in St Lawrence
12.00 noon Holy Communion in St Lawrence followed by light lunch in the Breakspear Room
7.45 pm Choir practice in St Lawrence
Thursday 17th October
7.30 pm History of Leavesden Hospital at Tin Church
Friday 18th October
10.00 am Craft morning in the Tin Church
10.00 am AHAL Coffee in the Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley High St
2.00 pm Ascension Acorns in the Tin Church
2.00 pm Craft & Conversation in the Breakspear Room
6.15 pm Youth Choir practice in Breakspear Room
Saturday 20th October
3.00 pm Baptisim of Paul Spears
6.30 pm Friends of St Lawrence Quiz Night with Hot Supper
Sunday 21st October
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Parish Communion with Seekers and Creche
11.15 am Holy Communion at Bedmond in Tin Church
12.30 pm Sunday Lunch Club
12.45 pm Christening of Elodie Cudjoe
6.30 pm Evening Prayer