How to Contact Christ Church Ashton About Baptism, Weddings, or Funerals

Christ Church Ashton, Ontario, handles baptism, wedding, funeral, and other life-event inquiries through the Rev Robert Sicard. The parish website names him as the contact to learn more about how the church can best support you as you prepare for these occasions. There is no online booking form or email address listed on the site, so reaching out to him directly is the route the church itself points to.

Who to contact and what the church says it can help with

The site's "celebrations" section states that the congregation is privileged to welcome the newly baptized, to celebrate with those joining "hearts, bodies, and minds," and to accompany the mourner. It then directs readers to contact the Rev Robert Sicard to learn more about how the church can best support them in preparing for:

• Baptism
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Other life events

So the contact point is a person, not a department or a web form. The wording suggests the conversation is about preparation — what the church can offer and how to get ready — rather than a simple date request.

What to expect when you get in touch

Because the site only says to contact the Rev Robert Sicard, plan for a conversation rather than a transaction. A useful first message or call would cover:

• Which life event you are asking about (baptism, wedding, funeral, or another occasion)
• Your connection to Ashton or the surrounding area, if any
• Any dates or timing you have in mind
• What you would like to know about preparation

The church describes itself as a place of welcome and belonging, and adds that "regardless of where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome." That is relevant if you are inquiring without being a regular member — the site does not set membership as a condition for asking.

Practical context that may affect your plans

Two details from the site are worth knowing before you reach out:

Sunday worship schedule. In-person worship is at 11 am on the first through fourth Sunday of each month. In a month with five Sundays, the Area Parish usually holds a joint service on the fifth Sunday instead. Christ Church Ashton is part of the Area Parish of Mississippi Lake, so some services and events happen elsewhere.

Joint services and special events. The site lists examples such as a joint service on September 30 at 10:00 at St. James, Franktown (with no service at Ashton), a Bishop's Visit on September 13 at 2:30 pm at St. George's Clayton, and a joint service on November 1st at St. James Carleton Place. If you are trying to attend a service in person to make contact, check whether that Sunday is a regular Ashton service or a joint one elsewhere.

Health protocols. The parish states that it follows all Public Health and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Covid protocols. These can change, so it is reasonable to ask about current arrangements when you speak with the Rev Robert Sicard.

If you are inquiring about a funeral

The site's language about accompanying the mourner suggests the church sees funerals as a pastoral as well as a practical matter. If you are arranging a funeral, it may help to have the funeral home or family representative contact the Rev Robert Sicard alongside you, and to raise any questions about the church's availability and protocols early.

A note on what the site does not provide

The website does not list a phone number, email address, or office hours for the Rev Robert Sicard, and it does not describe fees, required documents, or eligibility rules for baptisms, weddings, or funerals. Those details would need to come from him directly. The site also does not mention any online scheduling or payment system, so do not expect to complete arrangements through the website itself.