Sacraments
Welcome to our Anglican community, where we celebrate life's most significant moments through the sacred sacraments. These sacraments are not just ceremonies, but profound expressions of faith, love, and hope. We invite you to join us in these holy rites, where we come together to bless new beginnings, unite in love, and honor the lives of those who have passed. Whether you are seeking to baptise a child, celebrate a wedding, or commemorate a loved one, our doors are open to you with warmth and grace. Come, be a part of our spiritual family, and experience the deep connection and peace that our sacraments bring.
Baptism
Baptism is the way:
we become members of the Christian church
God adopts us as his children
God gives us the gifts of eternal life and the Holy Spirit
we begin our life of knowing, loving and serving God
Parents and godparents, but especially parents, have a very important role in the baptism service as they make certain commitments to God. These are to:
pray for your child
help your child to learn about God and come to know God
help your child to be a worshiping Christian and an active member of the church
As parents and godparents make statements about their faith and make commitments on behalf of their child or godchild, it is vital for at least one of the parents to be a baptised member (preferably confirmed member) of the Christian Faith and for all the godparents to be baptized members. If parents are not baptized or if they are baptized but not confirmed, we can help that to happen.
For bookings or availability, please contact the parish office.
Weddings
The Good Shepard Anglican Church welcomes your enquiry regarding a Christian Marriage Service.
In order for us to officiate at your wedding, at least one of you needs to be baptised in any Christian church. In marriages where one or both parties have been previously married and divorced, it is necessary to apply for permission from our Archbishop to conduct the wedding at least three months before the planned day. This is not usually a problem, nor does it take very long, but we cannot officiate at the wedding until we have the Archbishop’s approval.
To find out the next availability or to make a booking, please contact the parish office.
Funerals
When a loved one dies, it is important that the funeral honours the deceased and cares for the bereaved. We take this dual role very seriously and consider it a privilege to conduct a funeral.
A funeral is normally arranged through the funeral directors of your choice. Their charges include the services of a priest or celebrant and an organist. Tell your funeral director that you would like a priest from our church to conduct the funeral. They will contact us and the priest will meet with you to discuss the service.
The funeral can occur at the Church or at the funeral parlour’s chapel as you prefer. If there is to be a burial, we will conduct the graveside service also.
