Baptism

In The Book of Common Prayer states, “Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God.”

All people of any age are welcome to be baptized; we believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, as the “bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble” (Book of Common Prayer).

If you are interested in Holy Baptism, you can find more information here (link)

Confirmation

In the Episcopal Church, Confirmation is when candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop”. Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop. Adults baptized with the laying on of hands by a bishop are considered to be confirmed. (Book of Common Prayer).

Individuals seeking Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church should speak to the Reverand Thomas Manney, stpoffice@stpaulschurchflint.com  (not sure which email is preferred office or his)

Weddings

Thank you for considering St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as the site for your wedding.  St. Paul’s is a beautiful place for the celebration of your marriage, but we are more than a pretty facade. We’re an Episcopal Church, with rich expressions of worship through liturgy, preaching, music, and Holy Communion.

St. Paul’s is also a progressive, inclusive parish – biblically and socially – which in the case of weddings means we stand for and practice marriage equality for couples of the same or opposite sex; we prefer simply to call it marriage.

While you’re welcome to become a member of St. Paul’s, we don’t require membership or have an explicit expectation that you’ll become a member of St. Paul’s in order to celebrate your wedding here. We do ask, however, that you understand our faith traditions are important to us and are reflected, in part, by how we prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and celebrate weddings.

We welcome all perspective couples to celebrate the sacrament of Marriage at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. We invite you to review the following documents and contact the Rector with any questions that you might have. We look forward to your holy and happy wedding day.

Below is additional information as well as forms to be completed to schedule a wedding at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Forms may be returned (XX instructions)?

• Information for Couples Seeking Marriage
• Declaration of Intention
• Wedding Information Form
• Scripture Readings for Holy Matrimony
• Wedding Music Selections
• Wedding Fees

We will do a packet that includes all files as well as individually