Essential Information For Baptisms And Marriage
In the first instance, use the 'Find a Church' map below to find your local church.
The Methodist Church is open and welcomes the opportunity to support you as you mark the most important moments in their lives. For many people, these times are an opportunity to think about where their own life is headed, and what the Christian Faith has to offer. Please note that because our minister serves across multiple churches, we cannot guarantee availability on a specific date unless we are able to plan well ahead.
Two of the most important questions that people often ask are, 'Will we baptise infants for families who do not attend church?' and 'Do we conduct weddings for people who have not been baptised, or who have been divorced?' The answer is yes that none of these, in themselves, would be unlikely to prevent us from baptising a child or marrying a couple. We would, nevertheless, want to assure ourselves that parents and prospective partners were aware of the significance of the promises that they are about to make, and would encourage them to reflect on what the Christian Faith has to offer, and to attend church beforehand.
For more information on the Methodist Church's outlook on baptism click here and marriage please click here.
For a detailed view relating to same sex marriage click here.