Church wedding non baptised
by kcj | 30 September, 2007 - 14:16
we have booked a wedding date in an Anglican church outside our parish. Our vicar advised it was fine so long as we attend for at least 6 months, so we can go onto the electoral roll. This is not a problem as we have been attending for nearly a year. I have not been baptised (which our vicar knows) my partner however has. Is it enough for him to go onto the electoral roll or must I be baptised to get married outside the parish. Also how do you get onto the electoral roll?... is there an application and when does this happen?
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Dear Reader
The electoral rolls are updated every 5 years or so and being on the roll of a church entitles you to vote at the annual parish meeting. You therefore have to be an adult 'member' of the Church of England - which means 16+ and bapised (though confirmation is not a requirement) and you need to attend regularly.
So why not go and see the Vicar. If you've been attending regularly for a year you might feel that you want to take the step of baptism.
In any case your partner is eligible for the electoral roll and that should be enough to qualify you to marry there.
Hope this helps
regards
Jan