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.
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The coming week...
Weekly Leaflet
Monday 19th August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
7.30 pm Ringers' practice in St Lawrence tower
Tuesday 20th August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
Wednesday 21st August
Church Office will be closed today
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
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
Friday 23rd August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.00 am Craft Morning in the Tin Church
10.00 am AHAL Coffee in the Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley High Street
1.20 pm Funeral for Jennifer Evans at the Crematorium
2.00 pm Ascension Acorns in the Tin Church
2.00 pm Craft and Conversation in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
Sunday 25th August 2019 - the Tenth Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
9.30 am Parish Communion with Seekers and Creche in St Lawrence
Sorry, no 11.15 am at Bedmond
6.30 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Monday 26th August
Bank Holiday
The Church will be open between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm
Tuesday 27th August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
12.15 pm Funeral for Madeline Green in St Lawrence followed by burial at North Watford Cemetery
2.00 pm Burial of Ashes of Margaret Williams in the churchyard
Wednesday 28th August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.30 am Carers Network meets in the Methodist hall
11.15 am Quiet Reflection in St Lawrence
12.00 noon Holy Communion in St Lawrence followed by light lunch in the Breakspear Room