Baptisms  

We are delighted that you or your child wish to be Baptised (Christened) and to publicly declare your friendship and faith in Jesus Christ.  You don't have to have been Baptised yourself or be a regular church-goer; but you should either live, work, study or worship in the parish of Stanmer with Falmer. There are exceptions to this rule, so do contact Fr Alan to discuss further: by email or by phone 01273 626 280.

Baptism is also an invitation to belong and share in the life of our church family. As such, we would encourage you to join in our worship prior to the event. 

Weddings

Congratulations! We are delighted you wish to be married at St Laurence which is a very special and beautiful place to begin your life together.

If you currently live in the parish of Stanmer and Falmer then you should be able to be married in St Laurence.  But please check first that your residence is within the parish boundaries on the A Church Near You website.

If you do not live within the parish it may still be possible for you to marry here. particularly if you or your parents/grandparents lived in Falmer or Stanmer at any time.  You can find more information about this on the Church of England wedding website.  

In any case, If you wish to discuss the possibility of marrying at St Laurence, please contact Fr Alan: by email, or by phone 01273 626 280

Sadly the Church of England does not yet permit the marriage of same-sex couples in church. However we are able to offer prayers for same-sex couple who love one another and who wish to give thanks for and mark that love in faith before God. Please contact Fr Alan to find out more about this.

Funerals

Please contact Fr Alan by email or by phone: 01273 626 280 if you require a pastoral visit from a priest for a family member who is gravely ill or has recently died.

St. Laurence Church has a set of regulations required by the Church of England for requests for burial in its Churchyard.  Please contact the Churchwardens or Fr Alan who will be happy to explain these.  Please note that ashes can no longer be scattered in the Churchyard but have to be interred.