It is estimated that the Church of England nationally meets around 500,000 people every week through baptisms, weddings and funerals.
If you’re thinking about revitalising Life Events ministry in your parish, this page on the Church Support Hub is good place to start with videos and other resources to help ministers and/or PCCs to reflect together.
These occasions can lead to establishing and maintaining new relationships with families, and can have a significant impact on their faith journeys too.
If you have an interest in developing ministry and mission through one particular Life Event, have a look at these pages for more details:
Find out more about Baptisms
Baptism is a wonderful celebration to welcome someone new into the family of God’s people…
Find out more about Weddings
Weddings are really important in building relationships with new people in one of the most significant moments of their lives.…
Find out more about Funerals
Funerals and bereavement support are vital, ongoing elements of parish ministry for many churches…