Occasions

Birth of a Child

We love to celebrate new life as part of our worship to God. Many people want to give thanks to God for a child and there are two ways to do this.

Baptism (sometimes known as a christening) is at the heart of the Christian faith, signifying the commitment of parents, godparents and the church family to raise and nurture the child as a follower of Jesus.

Dedication of a new child is a way of thanking God for a child, an important moment for many families.

Coming to Faith

We would love to help you find out about becoming a Christian, and the options for being baptised or confirmed at either St John’s, Woodbridge or St Andrews, Bredfield.

Being baptised as a teenager or adult (often by full immersion) is a significant moment. If you’ve already been christened or baptised as a baby, there is an opportunity to reaffirm your baptismal promises with water.

If you have already been baptised, Confirmation is an another way to reaffirm your baptismal promises when a Bishop lays hands on you and ‘confirms’ you.

If you are exploring faith we would encourage you as a first step to come on our Alpha Course at St John’s.

Getting married?

Congratulations if you are engaged and planning your wedding! We love weddings at St John’s Woodbridge and St Andrew’s Bredfield. If you would like to explore getting married at one of our churches, or need to ask for your Banns to be read we would love to help. Please get in touch on 01394 383162 or via our Contact Us form and we will help you explore the options.

Do come along and introduce yourself on a Sunday morning at one of our services as we would love to meet you.

The Church of England has an extensive website (www.yourchurchwedding.org) where you will find answers to most of your questions regarding marriage.