HOLY BAPTISM AT ST JAMES
Baptisms
If you wish to book a baptism you should call at the Church at any regular service and speak with Fr Kevin or Phone him on 0121 5051568 and he will make an appointment to see you. Or simply click here to send an email and he will then make contact with you to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
We like to make sure that Baptisms are friendly and personal, and therefore tend to have no more than one family at a time.
Normally these take place on a Sunday either during our morning worship or at 12.00 noon. Under special circumstances the Rector is willing to discuss alternative times and dates if absolutely necessary.
The list of frequently asked questions below should answer most of your queries about Baptisms at St James.
Q. Do you christen or baptise babies and young children?
A. Yes. St James welcomes children for holy baptism. In most cases children brought for baptism live within the parish boundary but people from outside the parish can also be baptised at St James.
Q. My child isn’t a baby anymore. Is it too late for baptism?
A. Older children are also welcome to be baptised. If a child is old enough to make baptism promises for themselves then we would recommend that the child is both baptised and confirmed at the same time. It is never too late to be baptised.
Q. What about adults?
A. We are delighted to baptise adults of any age. Because baptism is a very serious matter we would recommend a short time of preparation beforehand and that you are baptised and confirmed on the same day.
Q. How much does it cost for a Baptism?
A. Nothing! Baptism is a sign of God’s love. God’s love is free to all and so is baptism for children and adults alike.
Q. Do I need to arrange the godparents?
A. Yes. Usually this is a matter the family has strong ideas about and you may well find that you need to discuss this with the family. All we ask is that the godparents have been baptised themselves.
Q. How many godparents do we need?
A. Traditionally three. Two of which are the same sex as the child. However this is flexible.
Q. Do adults need godparents too?
A. Adults and older children can ask 2 or 3 people to be “sponsors”. These are people who will present you at the font and encourage you in the years afterward.
Q. What do we need to do now?
A. Call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 or call in the church when its open.. It's that easy.
If your thinking about Confirmation or Baptism and Confirmation combined speak to Fr Kevin.
Our Last Confirmation was at St Giles Willenhall Click here to see the photos.
If you wish to book a baptism you should call at the Church at any regular service and speak with Fr Kevin or Phone him on 0121 5051568 and he will make an appointment to see you. Or simply click here to send an email and he will then make contact with you to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
We like to make sure that Baptisms are friendly and personal, and therefore tend to have no more than one family at a time.
Normally these take place on a Sunday either during our morning worship or at 12.00 noon. Under special circumstances the Rector is willing to discuss alternative times and dates if absolutely necessary.
The list of frequently asked questions below should answer most of your queries about Baptisms at St James.
Q. Do you christen or baptise babies and young children?
A. Yes. St James welcomes children for holy baptism. In most cases children brought for baptism live within the parish boundary but people from outside the parish can also be baptised at St James.
Q. My child isn’t a baby anymore. Is it too late for baptism?
A. Older children are also welcome to be baptised. If a child is old enough to make baptism promises for themselves then we would recommend that the child is both baptised and confirmed at the same time. It is never too late to be baptised.
Q. What about adults?
A. We are delighted to baptise adults of any age. Because baptism is a very serious matter we would recommend a short time of preparation beforehand and that you are baptised and confirmed on the same day.
Q. How much does it cost for a Baptism?
A. Nothing! Baptism is a sign of God’s love. God’s love is free to all and so is baptism for children and adults alike.
Q. Do I need to arrange the godparents?
A. Yes. Usually this is a matter the family has strong ideas about and you may well find that you need to discuss this with the family. All we ask is that the godparents have been baptised themselves.
Q. How many godparents do we need?
A. Traditionally three. Two of which are the same sex as the child. However this is flexible.
Q. Do adults need godparents too?
A. Adults and older children can ask 2 or 3 people to be “sponsors”. These are people who will present you at the font and encourage you in the years afterward.
Q. What do we need to do now?
A. Call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 or call in the church when its open.. It's that easy.
If your thinking about Confirmation or Baptism and Confirmation combined speak to Fr Kevin.
Our Last Confirmation was at St Giles Willenhall Click here to see the photos.
Weddings at St James
St James' Church is the perfect place and a wonderful setting to celebrate your wedding (Click this link to see pictures of the church). Even if you are divorced it may be possible for your wedding to take place in the Parish Church. Please speak to the Rector, Fr Kevin Palmer.
If you wish to book a wedding you should call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 or call in at the Church for one of our Regular services. Fr Kevin is always happy to chat and make an appointment to see you to look at the details. We will then help you arrange your day and make it both special and memorable for you. Or simply click here to send an email and we will then make contact with you to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
In order to be married at St James you must either be a worshipping member of the church or be resident within the parish boundaries. Dont worry about any other details at St James we like to think we can cope with most things and we look forward to sharing your Big Day with you.
If you would like to get married at St James, or are interested in having your child baptised or for any other acts of worship (eg renewal of vows), then please contact Fr Kevin. GOD BLESS.
If you wish to book a wedding you should call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 or call in at the Church for one of our Regular services. Fr Kevin is always happy to chat and make an appointment to see you to look at the details. We will then help you arrange your day and make it both special and memorable for you. Or simply click here to send an email and we will then make contact with you to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
In order to be married at St James you must either be a worshipping member of the church or be resident within the parish boundaries. Dont worry about any other details at St James we like to think we can cope with most things and we look forward to sharing your Big Day with you.
If you would like to get married at St James, or are interested in having your child baptised or for any other acts of worship (eg renewal of vows), then please contact Fr Kevin. GOD BLESS.
FUNERALS
Fr Kevin is also available for Funeral Services either in Church, at the Cemetery or Crematorium. You should also speak to Fr Kevin if you wish to bury the ashes of loved ones in a cemetery or in the special plot reserved in St James Church Yard.
The Funeral Director will normally make contact on your behalf but please make sure that they know you want Fr Kevin from St James Wednesbury to preside at the funeral. We will also do all we can to support you and your family at this difficult time. If you need help or support with any aspect of funeral arrangments you can always call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 .
Fr Kevin is also available for Funeral Services either in Church, at the Cemetery or Crematorium. You should also speak to Fr Kevin if you wish to bury the ashes of loved ones in a cemetery or in the special plot reserved in St James Church Yard.
The Funeral Director will normally make contact on your behalf but please make sure that they know you want Fr Kevin from St James Wednesbury to preside at the funeral. We will also do all we can to support you and your family at this difficult time. If you need help or support with any aspect of funeral arrangments you can always call Fr Kevin on 0121 505 1568 .
HOUSE BLESSINGS
If you're new to the area and would like Fr Kevin to pop around and bless your new home just give him a call on 0121 5051568 Even if you have lived in Wednesbury all your life perhaps things at home have changed, and you feel like making a new start. You may have had a new baby or started a new job; maybe someone you loved has died recently and things just dont feel the same anymore. A House Blessing might be just what you need; a new start - a chance to put the past behind us and look to the future.
