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The Week Ahead

Friday 25th September
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer
19:15
- 22:00
Isis Chamber Orchestra rehearsal
Saturday 26th September
10:00
- 14:00
Church cleaning
14:00
- 22:00
Isis Chamber Orchestra rehearsal and concert
Sunday 27th September
08:00
Service
19:00
- 20:00
Petronal celebration
Monday 28th September
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer
17:00
- 18:00
Curry Night
Tuesday 29th September
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer
10:00
- 13:15
Baby and Toddler group (opens at 10am)
19:00
- 21:00
Ukranian Choir
Wednesday 30th September
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer
10:00
- 14:00
Ukranian Friendship Centre
Thursday 1st October
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer
10:00
- 11:00
Book Group
11:00
- 13:00
Foodbank
16:15
- 18:00
Choristers
18:15
- 19:45
Choir
20:00
- 21:30
Summertown Choral Society
Friday 2nd October
09:00
- 09:45
Morning Prayer

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Belonging & Believing

Baptisms

What does it mean?

It is wonderful that you are considering having your child baptised!

Holy Baptism is the calling of all sorts of people of all sorts of ages to belong to the family of all families (also called the Church). We baptise people in holy water in the traditional name of God: Father (Creator), Son (Redeemer) and Holy Spirit (Sustainer).

View of the font area

Baptism is a very important step on the Christian path and needs careful consideration. Before doing so, parents of infants should give serious thought to the promises they will be making, together with the godparents (or sponsors) on behalf of their child.

Baptism is more than a celebration of the beginning of life. It expresses the identity that is ours in Jesus Christ and the shape of the life to which we are called. Read more …

What's my commitment?

A baptism 1
Bearing this in mind parents and godparents are asked the following two questions at the beginning of the service:
"Today we are trusting God for the growth of these children in faith. Will you pray for them, draw them by your example into the community of faith and walk with them in the way of Christ?"
"In baptism these children begin their journey in faith. You speak for them today. Will you care for them and help them to take their place within the life and worship of Christ's church?"

A baptism 2
To both questions the parents and godparents reply:
"With the help of God we will"
(Extract from The Common Worship Service Book 1998)

These are serious promises which you will be making and if you feel it is unlikely you will be able to fulfil them, do please consider a service of thanksgiving - which we can also give - for your child. We will be happy to talk to you about this and answer any questions.

What do I do next?

Please download and print the following:

Baptism Application Form.

and bring it with you to any of the church services. This will confirm the booking. There are no fees for baptisms but you can make a "thank-you" offering if you would like to.

If you are considering giving us a donation as a thank offering for your child's baptism, then thank you very much! We will use your donation to invest in the mission of the Church in this area, so that others may also come and be baptized in the name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and join the family of families too. Please use a gift aid envelope (situated in the church) if you are a UK tax payer.

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News

Ukrainian Friendship Centre

Help Needed
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Patronal Festival Gathering

Snacks & Nibbles
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Changes in the Taizé Schedule

Compline, Candlelight and Commemoration ...
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Memorial Concert for Judy Gairdner

Sat 26 Sep
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Eco Church Tips

For this September
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Interment of David’s Ashes

Sun 4 Oct
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Harvest Supper Arrangements

Sat 17 October
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Church Cleaning Event

Sat 26 Sep
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FR Willis Organ Appeal

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