Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals

Our Christian faith celebrates the stages of human life and discipleship, that by the power of the Holy Spirit given through the Church, we may grow in the image and likeness of God. 

Baptism

In the waters of Baptism, we are freed from the sin which infects the world, die to the self with Christ, and are reborn to the eternal life of the Resurrection. We baptise babies, children and adults according to the historic Book of Common Prayer rite during the Sunday Mass at 10.30 a.m. Contact the Rector to prepare for baptism. 

Confirmation

With due preparation using the Book of Common Prayer catechism, adults and young people who have been baptised receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, celebrated by our Bishop, Paul Thomas of Oswestry. This is the normal route for beginning to receive the Body and Blood of Christ at Holy Communion. 

Weddings

Marriage is a gift of God in creation which signifies the union of Christ with his Church (Ephesians 5: 32). The Sacrament of Matrimony binds man and woman as one flesh, until death. 

We can help with flower arrangements, Church decoration and the choice of music and readings for a Church of England wedding. All services are from the tradition Book of Common Prayer. 

Funerals

At the end of life Christians wish to commend their loved ones to God, to remember them together and to give thanks for their life.

A funeral at St. Margaret’s can be arranged in the Church, lasting usually about 40-45 minutes, followed by an interment elsewhere or a Cremation. St. Margaret’s Churchyard is not open for new graves, but we have a section for the interment of cremated remains. 

For practising Christians, a Requiem Mass can be offered and is strongly encouraged. 

Alternatively, the Rector is happy to officiate at a Cremation at one of our local Crematoria - Slough, Breakspear (Hillingdon) or Chiltern (Amersham). He can help you plan the content of the Funeral, together with family members. 

Remembering the Departed

The Church has a Book of Remembrance which records the deaths of our loved ones. Those recorded therein are prayed for by name annually at their year's mind during the Sunday Mass. 

On or near 2nd November each year, All Souls Day, a Requiem Mass is celebrated for all the faithful departed.

For more help on these Sacraments and services please contact the Rector.