Christenings and baptism - Information for parents
More information for you if you're thinking about having your child baptised at a christening, or would like to have a Thanksgiving service for your child.
- Christenings usually take place in your own local church, but they can take place in a different church too.
- Your first step is to get in touch directly with the church where you'd like it to happen.
- Go to achurchnearyou.com to find churches anywhere in England along with details of how to get in touch with them.
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Information on Christenings and baptism from the Church of England | Information on Thanksgiving services from the Church of England |