Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


How to I go about arranging a wedding? How much does it cost?
Contact the Parish Office for details and make arrangements.

I want my baby baptised. What do I do? How much is it? Is it the same as being 'christened'?
No cost. 'Christening' and 'baptism' are two different words for the same thing. Please contact the Parish Office for a form

Can I be baptised as an adult? I never was as a child.
Certainly. Contact the Parish Office for a form.

I want to hire a hall, how much does it cost?
Have a look at the web site details. Hall Hire

I need to arrange a funeral/memorial service/burial of ashes. What do I do?
The best way is to contact a Funeral Director such as Cowleys, A Slade and Son or Packer and Slade. If you prefer otherwise, then contact a member of the clergy.

I want to have a relative's inscription included in the memorial in the Parish Church Garden of Remembrance, how do I do this?
Contact the Parish Office and see this link

How can I contact a member of the Clergy?
The Parish Office has all contact details. See also Clergy

I want to search for details of an ancestor. Can I look up the records in the Church archives myself, or will I need to look somewhere else?
We have some records. The majority are kept at Gloucester Register Office. The local Library has microfiche copies of the registers.

How do I get a copy of the Parish Magazine
These are usually free from each of the churches, some are posted through residents' letter boxes or it is on line here.
(see publications)

Do you arrange tours of the Parish Church?
We do. See notices for details in the Church.

Can I go up the Parish Church tower?
See the Tower Opening times from the Churches tab on the welcome page.

Do I have to have any clearance to work with Sunday School children or young children?
Yes, you do. All those working with young people or vulnerable adults have to have a CRB check. Forms are available from the Parish Office.

The Parish Office can photocopy or print your wedding or funeral service booklet.


To book one of halls please contact Katie or Howard at the Parish office (01285 659317)


Searching your family history? Try us first! For older records try the Gloucester Records office