All Saints', Ockham
with St Michael's Chapel, Downside
BAPTISMS
Anyone is entitled to have their children baptised. Most, but not all baptisms, take place during our 10.30am monthly Family Service at All Saints', Ockham (usually the first Sunday of the month) There is no charge for a baptism.
​Parents and godparents should be baptised themselves. If you are not, we would be happy to discuss baptising you. In the service, you promise that you will do what you can to bring your child up as a Christian, and we promise that we will make him or her welcome as part of the church.
​To discuss baptising your child please contact Anna or Elisabeth, whose contact details are below.
WEDDINGS
Anyone is entitled to get married at All Saints' or St Michael's Chapel if they worship at either place of worship, live in the parish or have a qualifying connection.
A marriage service is a public declaration of love and commitment to your partner. If you choose to get married in church, there is an added dimension - the assurance that God cares about your relationship and that his resources and strength are available to help you. Including God in your marriage doesn't mean that you will avoid all the usual ups and downs, but you will know that you can look to God for help and guidance and that his love will sustain you. You will also have the encouragement and support of the Christian Church here in Ockham, Hatchford and Downside.
If you are divorced we will be happy to discuss with you whether a church wedding is possible.
If you would like to discuss getting married please contact Anna or Elisabeth whose contact details are below.
There are two forms which need to be completed before a booking can be made. These can be downloaded from the links below, together with a guide to fees and to arrangements which need to be made for the service:
3) Wedding fees
FUNERALS
If you would like to discuss arrangements for a funeral at either All Saints', Ockham or St Michael's Chapel, Downside, please contact Anna or Elisabeth whose contact details are below. The church graveyard is open for the burial of ashes only.
The costs of a funeral are in two parts, fees payable to the parish and fees payable to the Church of England.
Details can be found in the two documents below:
1) CofE fees
2) Parish fees
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