Life Events
For countless generations, St Andrew’s Church has accompanied the people of Aylestone through the most important milestones of their lives. Whether it’s a baptism, a wedding, or a funeral, we’re here for you and your loved ones.
Scroll down to find out more about what we are able to offer.
Baptism means three things:
Celebrating the fact of God as the author of all life
Celebrating faith in Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life
Celebrating our membership of the Church as the Christian people of God
At St Andrew’s baptisms are conducted around the 13th century font. We usually hold them on the third Sunday of the month during the Family Service at 10:15am or during Evensong at 4pm
It doesn’t matter how old you are, we offer baptism to babies, children and adults.
There is also no fee for Baptism, though donations are welcome.
To organise a Baptism at St Andrew’s please contact our Baptism Co-ordinator, Sue Hall, on 07801 579250. You can also call our Baptism Clerk, Linda Haigh, on 0116 2894171
Baptisms
The church understands Marriage in the following way:
Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses. (from The Marriage Service, Common Worship)
By law, Marriages are offered to anyone living in the parish of St Andrew’s, Aylestone, or whose names are on the Electoral (Membership) Roll of the parish.
The fees for Marriage vary, depending on what the requirements of the couple are. In addition to the church building and the priest, we are able to supply: a peal of church bells, organ music, a choir, a printed Order of Service, and a pedestal of flowers. All of the items are negotiable and cost different amounts so fees are best discussed - please contact Anne Hayto on 0116 283 2978, or by email at annehayto@gmail.com.
You can find tips on planning your ceremony online at www.yourchurchwedding.org
Weddings
If someone you know and love has died, a funeral led by a Church of England minister can be held in St Andrew’s Church, by a graveside, or at a crematorium. We will be there to support you every step of the way.
When speaking to your Funeral Director one of the first questions they will ask is whether the funeral should be civil, humanist or religious. Remember that you don’t have to be religious or a churchgoer to have a Church of England funeral – it is open to all.
If you choose to have a Church of England funeral, someone from St Andrew’s church will visit you to listen to the story of the person you knew, and will go through all the details of the funeral service itself, such as the music you would like played, or other special ideas. It’s important funerals are as unique as the person they are for.
If you would simply like support after a death, we are here for you too. Come along when we’re open, or get in touch so we can arrange for you to speak to someone at the church.