A very special occasion...

Baptism & Christening Enquiries

A christening is a church service where someone, is baptised with water. We baptise babies, children, teens and adults. Baptism is the start of an amazing journey of faith — a day of joy and celebration with family and friends, and also a moment of prayer and promise as your child is welcomed into the wider church family.

Baptisms are usually held within our Sunday worship using Common Worship, so your child is baptised in the context of a praying community that will support you as you grow together. We encourage you to come along to church to meet us before the baptism and to make church a part of the rhythm of your life. We are here to support you and have a number of ways you can be part of our local church community beyond Sunday mornings (for example our Cafe Church). Being part of the family of faith is a joyful life giving thing.

A christening is not only about one special day. It’s the beginning of a shared journey over the years ahead: making space for the bigger questions of life — hope, faith and love; praying for your child through the ups and downs; encouraging good choices; and helping them discover the Christian story through church and everyday life.

If you’re exploring baptism for your child (or for yourself), we’d love to help. Further information can be found on the the Life Events part of the Church of England website. Click here to view those pages>>

Contact us about your baptism

To arrange things or discuss any questions, visit our contact us page or fill in the details below. Our clergy team will get back to you to support you on the wonderful faith adventure towards baptism.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Whether you’re new to church or new to the area, you are very welcome at St James, Moss Side and St Edmund’s, Whalley Range.

Sundays

9.30am - 20-30min service at St Edmund's
10.30am – Morning worship at both churches
Relaxed, welcoming services with prayer, songs, a Bible-based talk, and optional Holy Communion. Everyone is invited to stay afterwards for drinks and conversation.

4.00pm – Grace Community (Urdu Service)
At St Edmund’s, we gather each Sunday at 4pm for worship in Urdu, with prayer, teaching, and fellowship.

Children & Families

Children and families are a valued part of our church life.

St James – Intergenerational worship with a children’s resource table in the service.

St Edmund’s –
1st & 3rd Sundays: All-age intergenerational worship
2nd & 4th Sundays: Sunday School

Planning a Visit?

If you’re thinking of coming along and would like to connect beforehand, feel free to complete the form below. A member of our team will get back to you to answer any questions or help you plan your visit.

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Get Connected

If you’re new to church, visiting for the first time, or would simply like to stay connected with what’s happening, please complete this short form. We would love to keep in touch and help you feel at home.

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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Revd Tom and the team