Funerals

If you have recently been bereaved, please accept our sincere condolences.

Our church would like to support you as much as possible during such sadness and loss.

You may be finding it difficult to think of all the things that need to be done when a close relative has died.

Regarding the funeral, there are a number of things to be considered, including church or crematorium, and scattering or interment of ashes.

The usual starting place for advice would be the Funeral Director. They can take on the organisation in liaison with the team at our church.

The minister conducting the funeral will visit you. They will be able to guide you through what to expect and how to make the best choices with regard to the service. They will help you understand the format of the service and ask if there are specific things you'd like him to talk about.

Memorials in a Churchyard

When the time comes to consider a memorial, it is important first to obtain permission to erect it in a churchyard and ensure that it meets the legal requirements of the Diocese of Peterborough. Please download the Churchyard Regulations document which details what is and what isn't legally permissable in a churchyard.

At our church, we're here to help. Before the funeral and afterwards, we're available to everyone in our parish, and we'll do our best to support you in any way we can.

Contact Us

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet for our Sunday services in St. Leonard's, Ryton-on-Dunsmore. You can find the plan of our services here. Take a look at the online diary to see what service is happening where and when. We recommend arriving about 10-15 minutes before the service is due to start to ensure you find a parking space in thecarpark next to the church and to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone and handed anything you need to guide you through the service.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits usually following the service so don't dash off, it is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Our Service

The main service begins with a warm welcome from one of our team members. The service might be led by Malcolm (our Vicar) or one of the lay leaders or even a visiting member of clergy. We will sing a hymn or song, hear a short passage read from the Bible and the leader will then explain what that passage is all about - how God speaks to us through his Word and how we can apply it to our lives. We will pray and join in some responses (you don't have to if you don't feel it is appropriate) and there might be a short symbolic meal called Communion. During the service, there may be a baptism which is when we welcome someone into our Church fellowship and family. Of course, you don't have to do any of these things, they might seem strange the first time you encounter them, so take your time and don't feel any pressure.

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What about my kids?

Children and young people are very welcome in our church buildings and services.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up throughout the service and we provide activities for them if you want - and we really value worshipping God all together as a family.

Children

Getting Connected

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev Malcolm Ingham		Leader 2
Vicar of St. Leonard's		Leader Intro

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

Best Wishes

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