Frequently Asked Questions

Q :  Which Parish do I live in?
A :  Click here to go to the Parish finder page.

Q :  Can I get married in your church?
A :  Full details are available on the wedding page.

Q :  How do I book a wedding?
A :  Contact the parish office by email or telephone - full details on the wedding page

Q :  What groups and activities are there for children?
A :  See the Youth page and the Children's page for more details

Q :  I need to get my Banns called
A :  Please visit the wedding page which gives full details about having your Banns read.

Q :  How do I arrange to have my baby Baptised/Christened?
A :  Contact the parish office by email or telephone - full details on the Baptism/Christenings page

Q :  What time are the church services?
A : 
Holy Trinity 8.00am, 9.15am and 11:00am
St Paul's 9.15am
St Andrew's 10.30am
See also the For your diary page for details of services within the next two weeks.

Q :  I am looking for information for a family tree
A :  This will be available at the Berkshire Records Office (click here for more details)

Q :  I want someone to visit me or a relative at home
A :  Call the parish office ( 01344 867383 )

Q :  I want to speak to a member of the clergy team (a vicar)
A :  Call the parish office ( 01344 867383 ) or visit the Team page where contact details for the local vicars may be found.

Q :  I'm not baptised. Can I still get married in church?
A :  Yes you can.

Q :  I'm Church of England but my partner is of a different faith. Are there special conditions for Marriage?
A :  The marriage can only be conducted as a Christian service. If a person of another faith or no faith is comfortable with this then please speak to the parish clergy and they will give further advice.

Q :  I'm British but my partner is a foreign national. Are there special conditions for Marriage?
A :  Yes - please speak to the parish clergy.

Q :  Can we make a video recording of the wedding service?
A :  Yes. If it is a professional videographer then you'll need to pay an additional £50 to cover copyright. If it is an informal family video used for family viewing only, then speak to the member of clergy conducting your wedding.

Q :  Can we get married on a Sunday?
A :  Yes

Q :  Can we get married if one or both of us are divorced?
A :  Yes but there are conditions so please speak to a member of the clergy at the parish office, Tuesday 7.00pm - 7.30pm, Langley Hall

Q :  Is a cheque acceptable for payment of the wedding fees?
A :  Yes

Q :  To whom should cheques be made payable (wedding fees)?
A :  Cheques should be made payable to the 'Bracknell PCC'

Q :  What is the church's full address?
A : 
Holy Trinity Church The Ring, Bracknell, RG12 1HD
St Andrew's Church Priestwood Court Road, Priestwood, Bracknell RG42 1TU
St Paul's Church Lowbury, Harmans Water, Bracknell, RG12 9LP
The Langley Hall The Ring, Bracknell, RG12 1HD

Q :  Does the church have any bells?
A :  Unfortunately no.

Q :  How do I arrange a funeral?
A :  Funerals are arranged through the Funeral Directors

Q :  Can a priest visit my relative in hospital?
A :  Yes, please contact the parish office

Q :  Can my pet have a funeral?
A :  Yes

Q :  How do I contact the Bishop?
A :  Go to the Oxford Diocese Website click here

Q :  How do I learn more about being a Christian?
A :  Contact the parish office and ask to speak to a member of the clergy

Q :  Is there an Alpha course locally?
A :  Yes

Q :  How do I find out about entry to Ranelagh School?
A :  Entry to Ranelagh is through the usual LEA process. In addition you'll need to be an habitual worshipper of an Anglican church, be on the electoral Roll of an Anglican church, be resident in the Deanery of Sonning or Bracknell and have your application form countersigned by a member of the clergy

Q :  Is Langley Hall available to hire, if so how do I go about it?
A :  Call the parish office. 01344 867383  between 9.00am - 12.00pm weekdays

Q :  Can we hire the Church for a concert?
A :  Yes - call the parish office

Q :  How do I get onto the Electoral Roll?
A :  You need to attend church habitually for six months then ask for an application form.