Weddings
The wedding day is one of the highlights of any couple's life together and we at Cluny will do all we can to help make it special.
Couples wishing to be married at Cluny should contact the minister. He will arrange a meeting to get to know them better, discuss their wishes, and agree dates.
The minister will advise the couple about the legal and practical arrangements that need to be made in preparation for their wedding. It is their responsibility to contact the local Registrar to arrange the necessary legal paperwork and to ensure that this is in the church on the day of the wedding. Without it the ceremony cannot go ahead.
Many couples ask whether they have to be members of the congregation in order to be married in the church. Whilst the minister would be delighted to discuss the benefits of church membership, this is not a requirement.
The Minister does not charge a fee for his services, but couples are asked to contribute to the cost of heating, lighting and cleaning the church. There is
also a fee to be paid to the organist. These costs are update annually and details will be given at the initial meeting.
Further information about the legal requirements can be found at:
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/regscot/getting-married-in-scotland/index.html
Couples wishing to be married at Cluny should contact the minister. He will arrange a meeting to get to know them better, discuss their wishes, and agree dates.
The minister will advise the couple about the legal and practical arrangements that need to be made in preparation for their wedding. It is their responsibility to contact the local Registrar to arrange the necessary legal paperwork and to ensure that this is in the church on the day of the wedding. Without it the ceremony cannot go ahead.
Many couples ask whether they have to be members of the congregation in order to be married in the church. Whilst the minister would be delighted to discuss the benefits of church membership, this is not a requirement.
The Minister does not charge a fee for his services, but couples are asked to contribute to the cost of heating, lighting and cleaning the church. There is
also a fee to be paid to the organist. These costs are update annually and details will be given at the initial meeting.
Further information about the legal requirements can be found at:
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/regscot/getting-married-in-scotland/index.html
Baptism
The baptism of a child or an adult is one of the highlights of Church Life.
Baptism takes place in the church on Sunday in face of the congregation unless emergency situations dictate otherwise. It is not a private family event, but a church family event.
Children of any age can be baptised and adults can decide that they wish to be baptised at any time. However baptism takes place only once and can never be repeated.
Cluny church adheres strictly to the laws of The Church of Scotland regarding whom the minister can baptise.
Children can be baptised only if
· one or both parents have themselves been baptised
· one or both parents are members of the congregation or intend to become members of the congregation
· one or both parents are recognised as adherents of the congregation
· other family members who are members of the congregation to take the vows of baptism on behalf of the parents. Cluny church only allows this to take place in the church when the child to be baptised lives near to the other family member who can shepherd them in the faith in due course.
The Minister would be happy to discuss this with any parent or guardian wishing to have their child baptised.
A service of thanksgiving or blessing is offered as an alternative to baptism for parents and guardians who are not ready to become members of the church. The minister would be happy to discuss this option with you.
For a Church of Scotland perspective on any of the above please go to:
www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/wplife.htm
Baptism takes place in the church on Sunday in face of the congregation unless emergency situations dictate otherwise. It is not a private family event, but a church family event.
Children of any age can be baptised and adults can decide that they wish to be baptised at any time. However baptism takes place only once and can never be repeated.
Cluny church adheres strictly to the laws of The Church of Scotland regarding whom the minister can baptise.
Children can be baptised only if
· one or both parents have themselves been baptised
· one or both parents are members of the congregation or intend to become members of the congregation
· one or both parents are recognised as adherents of the congregation
· other family members who are members of the congregation to take the vows of baptism on behalf of the parents. Cluny church only allows this to take place in the church when the child to be baptised lives near to the other family member who can shepherd them in the faith in due course.
The Minister would be happy to discuss this with any parent or guardian wishing to have their child baptised.
A service of thanksgiving or blessing is offered as an alternative to baptism for parents and guardians who are not ready to become members of the church. The minister would be happy to discuss this option with you.
For a Church of Scotland perspective on any of the above please go to:
www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/wplife.htm
Funerals
The death of a loved one is the hardest part of life that we have to deal with.
Providing pastoral care to bereaved families to help them come to terms with their loss is an important aspect of Ministry.
The Minister can be contacted at any time day or night in a bereavement situation, and will continue to offer pastoral support for as long as it is needed. Cover is always provided if the minister is on holiday.
In the difficult time just after the death of a loved one it is advisable for the family to choose a funeral director who will help with the arrangements for the funeral as well as discussing the matter with the minister who will conduct the service.
Funerals can take place in the church or in the home, although this is not as common as it used to be, with the burial or cremations afterwards. The minister will also conduct funeral services in the crematorium, and help prepare Memorial and Thanksgiving services.
Further help for bereaved families can be found by contacting:
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Providing pastoral care to bereaved families to help them come to terms with their loss is an important aspect of Ministry.
The Minister can be contacted at any time day or night in a bereavement situation, and will continue to offer pastoral support for as long as it is needed. Cover is always provided if the minister is on holiday.
In the difficult time just after the death of a loved one it is advisable for the family to choose a funeral director who will help with the arrangements for the funeral as well as discussing the matter with the minister who will conduct the service.
Funerals can take place in the church or in the home, although this is not as common as it used to be, with the burial or cremations afterwards. The minister will also conduct funeral services in the crematorium, and help prepare Memorial and Thanksgiving services.
Further help for bereaved families can be found by contacting:
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/