Life Events
Baptism:
Baptism is a recognition of God’s love and mutual response making a
difference in the world. Celebration of the sacrament of Baptism is a
commitment to faith, to God, to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit,
demonstrated through a desire to belong to our faith community. Baptism
implies commitment for further congregational involvement of the
families seeking baptism, thus allowing the congregation to live out
their promises to support and encourage the faith journey of the
baptized individual and their family.
Baptisms are held periodically throughout the year during Sunday
Worship.
Parents or Adults seeking baptism should contact the Office Manager
regarding our preparation process.
Membership:
New
members are welcomed into the congregation by baptism and confirmation.
Membership is preceded by conversation with the minister and
participation in a confirmation class.
Transfer of Membership:
Baptized people from other churches who have affirmed their faith
through confirmation may arrange a transfer process.
Marriage / Covenanting Service:
Weddings celebrate commitment, mutual trust, joy and the presence of
God. We welcome all persons, regardless of their faith background or
sexual orientation to be married in our sanctuary.
We
encourage all couples to participate in marriage preparation. This may
include classes offered by our minister or another locally provided
preparation class.
To
book an appointment to speak to the minister, please call the church
office.
It is
truly a joy for St Paul’s to participate in your wedding.
Questions regarding sanctuary availability, fees, deposits, building use
guidelines, set-up arrangements, rehearsal times, and reception options
may be made by calling the church office.
Funerals:
At St
Paul’s we honour lives lived and we gather in ritual. We acknowledge
God’s presence in our journey in life, in death and in life beyond
death.
IN
this congregation, a funeral is an opportunity to celebrate God’s love,
to weep with those who weep and to acknowledge the strength and capacity
of the faith community to share compassion, hope and healing.
All
families seeking to arrange a funeral are welcome.
Questions regarding sanctuary availability, fees,
deposits, building use guidelines, set-up arrangements and reception
options may be made by calling the church office.