Life Events

Life Events

We’d be delighted to welcome you to one of our Churches, as you mark a key moment for your family.

Christenings

A christening or baptism is the first step on an amazing journey with God, parents, godparents, friends, family and the church. A lifetime of discovering more about love, faith and hope begins – a wonderful moment to celebrate. A Christening is… CHOOSING GODPARENTS In the service, the godparents make promises to share the amazing story of the Christian faith, to pray for your child and to show them ways to grow in faith and love. Because of the very special role…

Weddings

Why marry in Church? Churches are special places and there are some things about a church wedding that you just can’t get anywhere else. A church is so much more than simply a venue for your wedding. Unique and special things become part of your marriage, on the day itself and beyond: Legal Requirements The law requires that at least one of those to be married should: If you are getting married in one of our churches, you will need…

Same-sex Partnerships

Sadly, it remains the case that it is not legally possible for same-sex couples to marry in the Church in Wales. At East Cardiff Ministry Area, we wish this were not the case, and some of us are actively working to bring the changes necessary to enable this to happen. However, we are pleased to be able to offer a Service of Blessing for same-sex couples who have either entered into a marriage or a civil partnership together. In the…

Banns of Marriage

If you are planning to get married in a church elsewhere, but live in East Cardiff Ministry Area, you may need to have your ‘Banns of Marriage’ called in one of our churches on three consecutive Sundays in the weeks leading up to your wedding day. You would be very welcome to join us on any of the three Sundays to hear your banns being read. You will be able to pick up your ‘Banns Certificate’ (which you will need…