Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals

Holy Baptism

The Episcopal Church teaches that infants, children and adults may be baptized. Baptismal vows are made on behalf of infants or young children by their parents and sponsors. Older children and adults make their own promises. Because baptism is the outward and visible action that connects a person to God in a covenant relationship, it belongs in public worship, rather than private ceremony. As such, baptisms are offered in the context of the Holy Eucharist. At the service, members of the congregation renew their own baptismal vows and welcome the newly baptized into the community of faith.

If you are interested in receiving the sacrament of Holy Baptism at Christ Church, please reach out to our clergy.

Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage

Marriage is a solemn public covenant between two persons in the presence of God. At Christ Church, at least one of the parties is expected to be a current baptized member or the child or grandchild of a current baptized member in good standing. Premarital counseling with a member of our clergy is required of all couples who wish to be married in Christ Church. 

Christian Burial

Members of the church are appropriately buried from the church. Our clergy desire to be helpful to families during these times of loss and grief. Please get in touch with a member of the clergy as soon as possible after a death has occurred. This will allow for pastoral support and for the planning of a Service of Christian Burial.