Baptisms
Everyone is welcome to have a their baby or child baptised at a Christening in their parish church and with around 10,000 babies and infants being Christened each month in the Church of England, it remains a popular decision for parents.
Can we have a baptism at a Church in Walbury Beacon Benefice?Yes, if you live in the Benefice Parish.
If you have no connection with Walbury Beacon Benefice then the baptism should normally take place in the parish church where you live. You can find out where this is at A Church Near You .
We are happy to baptise babies, children and adults.
When are baptisms held?They are offered during the usual main Sunday services where families will be made very welcome by the congregation. Generally, the services follow the following pattern:
St Michael's & All Angels Church, Inkpen 1st Sundays or 3rd Sunday at 9:45amSt Mary's Church, Kintbury 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:45amSt Lawrence Church, West Woodhay 2nd and fourth Sunday at 11:15amSt Swithun's Church, Combe baptisms will be in West Woodhay only through the winter months and 3rd Sunday at 11:15am in the summerWhere there is already a baptism booked in church that month you will be invited to join in that service.
Private baptisms will only be provided for exceptional circumstances.
How do I book a christening?Download and complete our Baptism Booking Form and return it to:
Tamara Laingoffice@walburybeaconbenefice.org.uk20 Kennet Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9XW07359 327072