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Marriage
We welcome the possibility of celebrating your marriage here at St Paul’s Gisborne, The Church of the Resurrection Macedon or St John’s Riddells Creek and look forward to helping make your wedding day beautiful and significant – a strong foundation for your future life together. Once you have carefully read the information below and would like to explore further the possibility of being married here, please contact the Parish Office and request an appointment to see Fr Scott Mudd, the Parish Priest. During this meeting Fr Scott will explain what the church offers in terms of marriage and the various options that are available for your ceremony. At the time of making this appointment to see Fr Scott, a tentative booking can also be made for your wedding so that you can secure a date and time. We allow one and a half hours between wedding ceremonies. If you have any other questions or need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office. Please note: it is not possible under Federal and Church regulations for a licensed minister to conduct a marriage service for same sex couples. The Parish is an inclusive parish, but is constrained by law in this matter. 
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Baptism
Holy Baptism is the beginning of the Christian life — the first and most important step in following Jesus. From the time of the Apostles, Christians have welcomed new believers with a washing in water, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In this moment, God acts: washing away sin, giving new life through the Holy Spirit, and joining us to Jesus Christ. Baptism is both a sign and a gift. It shows that we have turned to God and put our trust in Jesus. At the same time, it draws us into His own death and resurrection, so that the life He won for us becomes our life too. In Baptism, we become members of the Body of Christ — the Church. Jesus gave us this spiritual family because He knows we cannot follow Him alone. Just as we need our human family for love, care, and encouragement, so we need our Church family to support us, teach us, and walk alongside us in faith. That is why Baptism usually takes place during our Sunday Eucharist. It is more than a private ceremony — it is the way we enter the life of the Church, welcomed by the whole congregation and surrounded by their prayers. Together at the font and the altar, we celebrate the new birth that God gives in Christ. For more info, please fill out the enquiry form below, and we’ll be in touch!
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