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Community

Read about some of the ways we can help you,in times of joy and in time of sadness.

 

Baptisms

Here are details of baptismal and thanksgiving services.

 

Bereavement

Find help coping with the loss of a loved one.

 

Find Help

In need of help? The church may be able to help you.

 

Prayer Ministry

There are many opportunities to receive prayer or to pray for others.

 

Weddings

Organising the special day, here is information for those who would like a church wedding.

 

Parish Records

Here are details for those interested in the records we hold of baptisms, marriages and deaths.

Marriages in St. Leonard’s

If you are considering getting married, we want to welcome you to our church. We would love to share with you in this step of commitment to each other.

 

Couples getting married in our church enjoy a four-evening marriage preparation course before their big day.

 

FAQs about weddings in our church:

Can we get married in this church?

 

Yes:

• If you live in the parish;
• Or if one of you was baptised or prepared for confirmation in the parish;
• Or if one of you has ever lived in the parish for six months or more;
• Or if one of you has at any time regularly attended public worship in the parish for six months or more;
• Or if during your lifetime one of your parents has for six months or more either lived in the parish or regularly attended public worship here;
• Or if one of your parents or grandparents was married in the parish;
• Whether or not you are baptised.

 

How do we begin the process?

• You can speak to one of the clergy. Contact details are on the noticeboard in the church or on the contacts page of this site.
• You can also speak to the Verger who is on duty when the church is open. He or she will give you a form to fill in.

How much will it cost?

The basic fee is £350*, and you can then choose whether to add extras, such as organ, choir or bells.       *Subject to change

 

Weddings

The Church of England has a very useful website on weddings. Find it here

 

Don't forget to look at the Ceremony Planner Find it here

 

And take an opportunity to listen to their wedding music section to help you make your hymn choices. Find it here

 

It also has a guide to possible wedding readings Find it here