At Holy Saviour, we are honoured to walk alongside individuals and families in times of joy, sorrow, and reflection through the sacraments and special services of worship. The sacraments and special ministries of the church — including baptisms, blessings, weddings, funerals, and memorials — are acts of worship, open to the gathered community.
The church does not take responsibility for communicating invitations, for managing attendance, nor navigating family dynamics or interpersonal conflicts that may arise around these occasions. Our role is to offer services according to the guidelines and practices of the Anglican tradition and to welcome all who come to worship.
Baptisms
We welcome individuals and families seeking baptism — for themselves or their children — into the life of the church. Baptism is a sacrament of commitment to the Christian faith and is celebrated within the traditions and practices of the Anglican Church. Details of a baptism service, including timing and participants, are arranged in consultation with the clergy. In the case of children, at least one legal guardian must request and approve the baptism. For adults, the individual seeking baptism makes this commitment themselves.
Families are welcome to share news of these joyful occasions beyond our congregation, as any broader announcements are the responsibility of the legal guardian(s) or the individual being baptized.
Weddings and Blessings
We are delighted to journey with couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage. Wedding services are acts of worship and celebrations of love and commitment, shaped within the guidelines of the Anglican Church and in consultation with the clergy. The couple works with the clergy to make decisions about the service — including music, readings, and participants — following our established practices.
As with other sacraments, the church does not take responsibility for publicizing weddings beyond the congregation. Any announcements made outside our community are the couple’s responsibility.
Funerals and Memorial Services
In times of loss, Holy Saviour offers funerals and memorial services. These are acts of worship that honour the life of the person who has died and offer comfort and hope to those who grieve.
When a service is requested by the deceased’s legal representative, special consideration is given to their wishes in planning the service, within the boundaries of our traditions and practices, and under the direction of our clergy.
As with all special services, the church does not manage attendance or take responsibility for communicating invitations or announcements beyond our congregation.
Respecting Worship and Sacred Space
We ask all who attend worship at Holy Saviour to honour the peace and reverence of this sacred space. Worship is a time set apart for prayer, reflection, and encounter with God. We expect all present to uphold a spirit of respect and grace.
We ask everyone to help maintain a space of welcome, peace, and reverence for all who gather.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us preserve the sacredness of this shared space.