Baptisms 

If you're wondering, baptism and christening are the same thing!

At Aylesford Church, both adults and children/babies can be baptised. You would normally live in the parish of Aylesford and Eccles, but we are often asked to baptise someone who doesn't live here, but has links with the parish for example you used to live here or you were married in this church. That is usually fine, as long as we receive the permission of your local Vicar. One question, sometimes asked too, is 'can we have our child baptised if we aren't married?' The answer is yes.

Up until lockdown, baptisms usually took place in the monthly Family Service. It was always good that the regular churchgoers could be present to welcome a new member of God's family. However, during the pandemic, with the limit on church attendance, we changed to organise baptisms for other times in the week and are happy to continue to do this - from 1pm onwards on a Sunday, or on another day if that is what you would like.

Once the date for the baptism is organised, Ruth, the vicar, will meet with you to get to know you and your family, and to talk about baptism and the service.

If you'd like to enquire about baptism for you or your child, please contact Anita (Church Administrator) as below.

Parish Office (open Tues and Thurs, 9am - 2pm).
Tel: 01622 719366
Email: admin@aylesford-church.org.uk