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...
Monday 24th July
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Larence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.45 pm Ringers' practice in St Lawrence tower
Tuesday 25th July
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
10.30 am Home Communion at Margaret House
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Wednesday 26th July
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.45 pm Choir practice in St Lawrence
8.00 pm Bereavement Visitors meet in the Methodist small hall
Thursday 27th July
8.15 am Early Prayer for the parish and community in St Lawrence
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
3.20 pm Funeral of Janet Roberts at the Crematorium
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.00 Wedding rehearsal in St Lawrence
8.00 pm Wedding rehearsal in St Lawrence
Friday 28th July
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.00 am Craft Group in Bedmond Church
10.00 am AHAL Coffee in the Henderson Hub, Abbots Langley High Street
12.00 noon Bell Toll for WW1 soldier William Herbert Tippetts
2.00 pm Craft and Conversation in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
3.00 pm Funeral of Julie Lockyer in Bedmond Church followed by Cremation
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Saturday 29th July
9.30 am Churchyard Working Party at Bedmond
2.00 pm Wedding of James Christianson and Emma Lowrie
4.00 pm Wedding of Anthony Brundritt and Stacie Lyle
Sunday 30th July - the Seventh Sunday after Trinity
8.00 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
9.30 am Parish Communion with Seekers and Creche in St Lawrence
6.30 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Monday 31st July
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
12.00 noon Bell Toll for WW1 soldiers Percy Coleman and William Leslie Jerram
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.00 pm Battle of Passchendaele Commemoration Service at the War Memorial organised by the Royal British Legion
7.45 pm Ringers' practice in St Lawrence tower
Tuesday 1st August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Cofee in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Wednesday 2nd August
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.00 am Coffee Morning in Bedmond Church
10.15 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence