Baptism Preparation is still being offered
to all those who wish to have a child baptised in
Chudleigh Parish Church. After an initial visit by Paul, families are encouraged
to attend a service and then to join Hazel Bayley and Amanda Gale and other
families to look at the service and its meaning in more detail. We try to follow
this up by keeping families informed about relevant events in the church both
before and after the baptism itself.
For further information, contact Amanda Gale Tel: 01626 852089
Marriage Preparation
Last year I facilitated two marriage preparation courses of three sessions each,
for groups of engaged couples who were getting married in our Church. These took
place in our home, and we had an enjoyable time together. The course involves
sessions on communication, expectations, emotional needs, handling conflict,
commitment and the spiritual dimension. People say they are most enjoyable and
very useful. I try to keep in touch with those who live in Chudleigh. They all
seemed to really appreciate the care and time taken to look at relationship
issues.
Sheila Fletcher
For other courses follow the link:
Pastoral Visiting
The scheme provides visitors for
parishioners in need, or to welcome newcomers. Roger & Jenny Brandon are
secretaries; taking referrals and arranging the visits. Training is given, and
we have some visitors trained to undertake bereavement visiting. Referrals are
steady at about 1 or 2 a month; generally parishioners swing into action and
then tell us afterwards – which is as it should be.
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