Weddings

CONGRATULATIONS! This is an important and a significant decision in your relationship. It will be a happy and busy time for you.  We would be honoured to assist you.

As part of that preparation please be assured of the Church's prayers for you as you make your preparations. We hope your marriage will be a happy and holy occasion.

INFORMATION

Do I need to be an Anglican?
No but at least one person must be baptised. You will be married according to the Rites of the Anglican Church of Australia. The Parish clergy will officiate.

What do I need?
You will need birth certificates and
if married before, evidence of divorce or death. 
Baptism Certificates.
(All legal paperwork is arranged by the clergy)

What are the fees?
The clergy can give you a current fee. These vary depending on the venue.
All church fees are inclusive of a donation to the upkeep of the church, flowers, organist fee, and priest fee.

More information?
If you decide you would like to be married to be within the Parish of Cessnock / Wollombi, and would like more information, or to receive a wedding pack, please phone The Clergy on 4991 4761.

Holy Baptism

In Baptism we are made a part of God's family.

When Jesus had risen from the dead, he instructed his disciples, saying,
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."                                Matt 28:18-20 (NRSV)

As Christians we are called to follow that command.  It is a joy for us to do so.

REQUIREMENTS:

COST: Baptism is a free gift of God's grace so there is no charge. We do invite you to make a Thank-Offering on the day of your child's baptism.

GODPARENTS   
The church requires that godparents be themselves baptised (or christened) in a Christian church in order to be able to make the promises of baptism on a godchild’s behalf.
Godparents should be of an age at which they can make these promises for a godchild.  For this reason they must be at least 16 years of age.

 WHEN ARE BAPTISMS HELD

Baptisms may be held at either a baptism service (about 25 minutes) at:

CESSNOCK  Sundays (excluding 1st Sunday of the month)  10.45am

... or in any of the Weekend worship services.  These services include Holy Communion and go for about an hour:

CESSNOCK   Saturday  6.00pm;
Sunday  7.30 or 9.00am

ELLALONG           1st or 2nd Sunday of the month   9.00am
MILLFIELD           3rd or 4th Sunday of the month   9.00am

Further information or Bookings:  The Parish Office - 4991 4759 (weekdays)