Baptism / Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
One of the most natural responses to the birth of a child is a desire to celebrate and say thank you to God. There is still a sense of wonder at a new life - the ‘miracle’ of birth - and so it’s only natural that parents will want to bring their children to God for his blessing. Parents will often talk about having a 'Christening,' which is really a nick-name for Baptism.
Here at The Bridge we want to welcome you to bring your child to celebrate their life and pray for their future and we offer parents a choice of either Baptism or a Thanksgiving Service.
At a Baptism service parents and godparents make promises and commitments about the Christian faith and the church, these promises are made on the child’s behalf.
Baptism
At a ‘Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child’ the child is blessed and the parents and children are prayed for. It’s a simple and beautiful way to welcome your baby into the world and into your family without making promises you might not feel ready to make.If you want to find out more about either of these special services and how to book one, you will need to attend a Preparation Session. Come along to The Bridge Memorial Hall, any Sunday at 10.30 to our Cafe Service - an informal, relaxed Family Friendly service aimed especially at young families and there you will be able to speak to one of our clergy and find out more about forthcoming Preparation Evenings.
Service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child
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