Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can we get married at St Agnes?
A: If you live in the parish of St Agnes, yes. If you live in another
parish but regularly attend or have a very close link with the church,
again yes, more than likely.
Please don't assume the answer is going to be NO. There are sometimes
complications, most of which can be worked around. If you are uncertain,
come and ask, we will do our level best to do what we can. Even where
one or both parties have been previously married, we will do our best to
help.
Marriages take place in Church by arrangement with the Minister, and we
urge you to make arrangements with the Church well in advance of your
chosen day, and certainly before organising your Reception.
Arrangements can be made by calling into Church any Wednesday evening
between 6 and 7pm, when the Minister is usually there with one or two
members of the church.
The cost for a marriage in Church is about £350.
Although this may
appear to be excessive, this really is the only part of the whole
package that you can't do without! When all the other elements, such as
cars, photographers, the reception and so on are taken into account, the
cost of the Church service is the least expensive item.
Q: What about Baptism / Christening's?
A: Baptisms take place on the first and third Sunday of each month at
12.30 pm, following the morning service.
Arrangements can be made by calling into Church any Wednesday evening
between 6 and 7pm, when the Minister is usually available with one or two
members of the Church.
We encourage parents and children to come to one of the parade services
on the second Sunday of each month at 10.15am.
There is no charge for a service of Baptism, though donations towards
the upkeep of the church will not
be refused.
Q: What about Funerals?
A: As with Baptism and Marriage, if you are resident in the
parish, a funeral can be conducted in the Church followed by cremation
or burial elsewhere.
St Agnes Church has a Garden of Remembrance for the internment of
cremated remains. Your Funeral Director will assist with all necessary
arrangements. The cost of internment of ashes is about £75