Life Events at Immanuel
Baptism (also called ‘Christening’): any resident of Hatch Warren & Beggarwood has a legal right to be baptised at Immanuel. Baptism is about being welcomed and joining the church community – not just the local community but the worldwide community and family of Christians. Baptism is completely free of charge; if you are interested in baptism we ask that you come and have a chat with Fr.Michael after one of our Sunday morning services. We hold baptisms usually on the second Sunday of the month and it’s a great joy and pleasure to welcome people, however old or young into this amazing family.
Weddings: we can’t conduct weddings at Immanuel Church but because of this anyone who would ordinarily qualify for a wedding in Hatch Warren and Beggarwood can usually have their wedding service conducted in a number of local churches. At Immanuel we work particularly closely with the parish of Farleigh which has 9 picturesque country churches to chose from! The cost of a church wedding is less than £500 and is a great and very special way to start married life!
Funerals: one certainty of life is death. It is an immense privilege for Fr. Michael to be able to help families say their farewells to a Loved one. We can’t hold funeral services at Immanuel church but can conduct services at the crematorium and craft a service to include music, poems and readings that reflect the life of the loved one we’re saying goodbye to.
More details of each life event are on the Immanuel website (www.immanuelhwb.co.uk). Alternatively, Fr.Michael is easily contactable (frmichael.smith@gmail.com/07799 730362) and would love to hear from you.
