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Life Events
St George's is here for you in the joys and challenges of life. Below you can find information about weddings, christenings, funerals and pastoral care.
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Getting Married
St George's is a beautiful church and many generations of people have been married here.
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Anyone is welcome to marry in a Church of England church.
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If you want to get married at St George's we will be delighted to accompany you on this journey.
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By law you must have a connection to the parish to get married here. For example:
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- By living in the parish. Check your postcode here.
- By attending church for six months.
- By historical family connection. You can find information about this here.
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To discuss your church wedding contact the Parish Office.
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Blessing of Civil Marriage
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We will be glad to celebrate a Blessing for all couples married in a civil ceremony, including LGBT couples.
Please contact the Parish Office to arrange your service.
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Local Venues
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There are a range of popular celebration venues around St George's.
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Chapter (5 Greenfield Crescent) is 3 minutes walk away and offers a special welcome to those celebrating weddings & blessings at St George's.
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Christening
Christening (or Baptism) is the way new Christians are made and welcomed into God's church. It is a sacrament, in which a child or adult is washed with water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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Baptism is open to all. Children who live within the parish can be baptised here, as can adults who attend St George's and prepare with a time of prayer and study.
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If you wish to be baptised, or have your child baptised, please contact the Parish Office.
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Funerals
A Christian funeral commends the departed person to God's love and care, is an opportunity to give thanks for that person's life, and it is a space in which to comfort one another in grief.
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Our Vicar or another minister will support you and your family through what can often be a difficult time.
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To arrange a funeral contact the Parish Office.
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Pastoral Care
The clergy of St George's are available to talk and pray with anyone who lives in the parish.
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By arrangement or on Thursday mornings, a priest can celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). This is a way for baptised Christians to confess their sins in confidence, know God's forgiveness, and
receive advice for living well.
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Our clergy will also anoint the sick or pray with those who are close to death. If this applies to you or someone you know phone 0121 454 9929.