The Baptism that changed our life
This is a wonderful story of how a baptism service led to an amazing journey of faith for the parents, who were previously not churchgoers.
<b>Baptisms</b> Articles
The changing season of Harvest
​​​​​​​Harvest Festival is one of the special times in the church calendar, with some of the highest attendances of the year.
The history of the words 'Baptism' and 'Christening'
​​​​​​​When I began my PhD research, I wanted to investigate the history behind the words ‘baptism' and ‘christenings' and what the linguistic differences between churchgoers and non-churchgoers may tell us
The Good News of the Additional Texts for Holy Baptism
The new texts which have recently been authorised by the Church of England are intended to enhance the Church's provision for services of baptism.
Godparents' Sunday
Godparents' Sunday is a response to research undertaken on behalf of Archbishops' Council looking at parent's real experiences and expectations around the baptism of their child. Sandra Millar explains how you can join in.
Godparents being baptised in same service as godchildren
It is my privilege as a local vicar to be there for families wanting to have their child christened. Often families come with lots of questions about the service and about their choices of godparents.
Building bridges with Pancakes
Repeated invitation helps families become more involved with their local church.
Growing Faith at Home
I wonder how the Christian faith was passed on to you? Did you read Bible stories together at home? How did your parents encourage you to pray? Was God ever mentioned in everyday life?
The history of the words 'baptism' and 'christening'
The Revd Sarah Lawrence examines the historical development of the language we use to describe baptism and how her findings impact on her ministry now.
Four-star rating for Starting Rite
Alison Clark, a children's evangelist specialising in work with the under fives, has given a great review in the April 2016 edition of Children's Work Magazine (published by Premiere Radio)
