Our lives are punctuated by moments of great significance. Our village churches offer beautiful locations for these life events.
Baptisms
We are delighted to welcome children and adults to be baptised into the churches at a time to suit you. For more information about the meaning of baptism go to Christenings
Anyone can get in touch to find about having their child christened. During a christening your child will be baptized with water. It’s the start of an amazing journey of faith for your child and a special day for all your friends and family. Please complete this form to apply for your child's baptism and email the relevent church.
For more information go to the Christenings page of the Church of England website. This includes a really helpful Guide for Godparents
Please email the individual Church for more information
Contact Details - Great Elm | Chantry | Mells | Whatley
Marriage - Weddings
Marrying in church is personal, meaningful, spiritual and beautiful, just as you want it to be. We have a some beautiful churches in our group of parishes.
One of our popular churches is St Andrews Mells here is a A short video of the venue used for a wedding.
Discover all you need to know about Church of England weddings and blessings at Your church wedding .
If you wish to apply to hold your wedding in any of our four churches please fill out the wedding form contact the individual church and we will take things forward.
Contact Details - Great Elm | Chantry | Mells | Whatley
Please email each Churchwarden to discuss how to move for to get the ball rolling.
For more information look at the Planning Booklet
For charges and prices please email the individual church.
Funerals
We’ll always be here to help you through one of life’s most difficult times. A Church of England funeral is available to everyone, giving support before, during and after the service, for as long as it’s needed. For more information about Church of England funerals go to Funerals.
If you are a funeral director and would like to arrange a funeral with us, please email the indiviual churchwarden
Contact Details - Great Elm | Chantry | Mells | Whatley
Reception or Wake or Celebration
