Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals
Baptisms, weddings, and funerals are all important markers in the life of Christ Church members.
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.
Upcoming 2025 dates in the baptism calendar:
January 12 - event information
March 2 - with Bishop Logue present
April 20 - Easter Day
June 8 - Day of Pentecost
August 10 - returning to school
November 2 - All Saints observed
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.
“Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s body, the Church. The bond which God establishes in baptism is indissoluble.”