LIFE EVENTS
The Occasional Offices
Baptisms, weddings, funerals
Anyone who lives in the parish of St Paul's is able to come to us for baptisms, weddings and funerals. You can find out which is your local parish church here. https://www.achurchnearyou.com/
It is also possible to help those who don't live in the parish, so don't hesitate to get in touch. We would love to support you in the special and significant times in your life. There are different times in life when we feel particularly drawn to God and to the church, sometimes in joy and sometimes in sorrow. There is always a lot to talk and think about around these events and we are here to help in this process.
Please contact the Parish Administrator, Dawn Robinson on office@stpaulscambridge.org.uk in the first instance.
'For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die' Ecclesiastes 3
Weddings
Congratulations, you are engaged!!! Now you can start planning the big day. To find out all about Church of England weddings and to have your initial questions answered go to:
https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding
If you'd like to get married at St Paul's Church and you believe you have a qualifying connection, please contact the Vicar. Every couple that is married in the church is offered marriage preparation classes.
St Paul's is also the perfect place for your wedding venue. Contact Dawn if you'd like to discuss our wedding venue package. office@stpaulscambridge.org.uk
Baptisms or Christenings
Christenings are a very special moment in the life of your baby or child. At St Paul's we will welcome you and your family as you recognise and give thanks for your child and God's blessing upon them.
Older children and adults can also be baptised and that normally follows a period of learning and preparation. Do get in touch or come to one of our services if you feel God calling you in this way.
Funerals or Memorial Services
There are moments in our life when we seek the support and comfort of our local parish church to help us say goodbye to loved ones and to mark and celebrate the lives of our family members and friends. Do get in touch with the Vicar if you have recently lost a loved one and are considering a church service. She will be very happy to talk you through a Church of England funeral or memorial service, either in church or at the crematorium. She can also come to the Natural Burial Ground, do ask.
Ministry at the time of death
A priest is available to visit your loved one at the time of death for anointing and prayer. Contact the office.
Certificates and Registers
For information about baptism, confirmation and marriage certificates www.elydiocesanregistry.co.uk
