Life Events
Baptism
In the Kington Parishes we offer two alternatives for a christening. We are really thrilled when christenings take place during our Worship on a Sunday; in that way the whole Christian family here welcomes its new member(s). However, you may feel that a separate service would be better for you, your families and friends.
Weddings
Your Wedding Day is probably the most exciting day in your life! We are delighted when people ask to be married in our Churches.
The initial contact for a wedding is normally the Vicar or Parish Office. You will be asked to complete a form which provides the information needed to comply with the Law. If you are unsure whether you can be married here, please do ask. The Vicar will then arrange to meet with you to plan and discuss the wedding service and to prepare you for your marriage. This normally takes the form of a number of meetings between him and the bridal couple.
If you would like to know more please complete our online form.
The Church of England Weddings/Christenings website will give you some really helpful advice and guidance including hymns, readings and parts of the service.
Funerals
The death of a loved one is clearly one of the most traumatic moments for those left behind. For a Christian, however, death is a parting not an ending.
Each funeral is as much a thanksgiving of a life as it is the commending of the soul of our loved one into the hands of God. We endeavour to develop a funeral service with you that pays tribute to your loved one and provides comfort and support for those who are grieving.
We hold an annual service on the Sunday nearest to November second, when the lives of all the departed are remembered by name. Kington Church also hosts a “Light up a Life Service” for St. Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree in early December. During both of these Services there is an opportunity for those who wish to light candles in memory of their loved ones.
In addition Kington and Old Radnor Churches both have books of remembrance for the departed. Names entered in these books are prayed for during the week each year chosen by their families. Please do use contact us here if you would like your loved one to be included within this.