Re St. Bartholomew Aldbrough [2019] ECC Yor 7 Petitioners sought to: reposition font and removal its plinth; and (2) remove eight pews. The DAC noted that due to the close proximity of the font to the rear pews, its plinth caused a tripping hazard (and one corner already bore warning tape to prevent this). The plinth was not original to the font and therefore it had no objection to its removal; the repositioning of the font was also perfectly reasonable. The Chancellor was satisfied that the removal of the plinth and the moving of the font will have no appreciable impact on the historic character or the historic interest of either the font

In accordance with Canon Law F3 [presumably Canon F1 §3], the font bowl shall only be used for water at the administration of Holy Baptism and for no other purpose whatsoever. If it is not possible to locate the existing font within the Church or have the font used for baptism by another church or have the font stored securely, then the last resort would be to bury the font in the churchyard. We make parishes aware of the need to consider the future of the existing font, when the very rare instance of a parish wishing to introduce a new font occurs and encourage them to consider its accommodation as part of a faculty application”. In addition to “a thorough skeleton argument”, Miss Arlow made oral submissions at the conclusion of the evidence. She took as her stating point the judgment of the Court of Arches in Re St Peter, Draycott [2009] 3 W L R 248 [summarized in [2009] Ecc LJ 11 (3), 365-366] concerning to the sale of a font to a private collector, in which the CBC was given leave to intervene in that appeal and was represented at the hearing by Mr Alexander McGregor, instructed by the Legal Adviser of the Archbishops’ Council. The case concerned an appeal by the Victorian Society against the decision of Briden Ch. sitting in Bath and Wells Consistory Court to grant a petition permitting the sale of a font to a private collector.We understand that the Winchester Diocesan Registry has now been informed by the Victorian Society that it intends to appeal the judgment. A Church baptism began at the church door. Like the services for marriage and churching (the formal return of a mother after giving birth – a period of usually forty days absence [xiii]), it is rite of transition from outside the church to the inside. The building of church porches in the later medieval period helped those sheltering before entering for such rites. The infant was brought by the midwife and accompanied by family members and godparents. The mother would be resting at home. [xiv]

Next up are font weights. You are probably used to regular and bold, but some fonts come in lots of different weights. In fact, the font in the chart above has a weight even lighter than thin! Some fonts label them with terms like these, while others convey weight with numbers (like 300, 600, 800). As we will cover later, different weights give you lots of versatility and allow you to create contrast. the Arches Court rejected the view of the CBC that the sacramental nature of the font meant that it could never be sold or disposed of for another use. Essentially, the Arches Court interpreted the provisions of Canon F1.3 [i.e. that “The font bowl shall only be used for the water at the administration of Holy Baptism and for no other purpose”] as simply protecting the font bowl whilst it is in use in the church for the purpose of the administration of Holy Baptism; the canon says nothing about what is to happen, if and when, a font bowl is no longer in use for that purpose”. Explore the timeless elegance of serif fonts, transporting your virtual congregation to a bygone era with their graceful and refined appearance. Classic serif fonts, such as Times New Roman and Georgia, exude a sense of tradition and authority. They are perfect for conveying a sense of history and stability.

Every creative knows that a font can make or break a good design. There are a ton of creative fonts out there, but we wanted to find out what fonts are so versatile that they can be used in a majority of designs effectively. We asked the Pro Church Media Community Group to share their TOP fonts from the last year and we came up with an impressive list of usable fonts. Out of those, we choose the top 5 that are original fonts (got to support our design community!), versatile, easy-to-read and can be used in any kind of church media project! In the Roman Catholic Church, especially after its Second Vatican Council (1962–1965), greater attention is being given to the form of the baptismal font. Currently, the Roman Catholic Church encourages baptismal fonts that are suitable for the full immersion of an infant or child, and for at least the pouring of water over the whole body of an adult. The font should be located in a space that is visibly and physically accessible, and should preferably make provision for flowing water. Typewolf curated a list of their 30 favorite free Google fonts, and below each one it lists the number of weights as well as if italics are included. Pairing Fonts In every church and chapel where baptism is to be administered, there shall be provided a decent font with a cover for the keeping clean thereof. Ancient Church Fonts of Somerset: Surveyed & Drawn by Harvey Pridham, ed. Adrian J. Webb (Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society, 2013)

Re Eastern Green St. Andrew [2018] ECC Cov 6 Petitioners sought to remove the existing stone font installed in 1975, currently situated at the north-east end of the nave, near the pulpit. This would be replaced with a new portable solid-oak font, incorporating the original font bowl and cover. The Chancellor granted a faculty, subject to a condition that when not in use, the new font should be positioned at the west end of the church. He also authorised the disposal of the stone font, and if it could not be used in another church or appropriate setting, it was to be buried in the churchyard.

Now, let’s explore another exciting aspect of church fonts: display fonts that offer bold and eye-catching styles. Display Fonts: Bold and Eye-Catching Styles Yes, there are places to get decent free fonts, but it still rings true that you get what you pay for. With a paid font, you will likely get a higher quality font. Also, since the number of high quality free fonts are limited, lots of people use the same ones. A pro font can provide uniqueness. The 2011 Measure contains separate provision (s.76(1)) for dealing with the font, altar and Communion plate in accordance with directions of the bishop, unless the scheme directs otherwise. Such items are usually transferred by the DBF [Diocesan Board of Finance] to another church in the area of the benefice, failing which they might go to another church or chapel in the diocese, as directed by the bishop. The DMPC should advise the Commissioners on any particular requirements for dealing with these items in the scheme itself so they can include the appropriate wording. Historic England made no comment in its written representation dated 28 July 2021 in respect of the above proposal. At a meeting of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission * the above proposal and representation were considered and the Commission decided to approve the application subject to the certain conditions. At the beginning of their lives they had all been brought to the church to be baptised at the font which stood just within the main entrance. This was something more than a link with the past, for previous generations had all been dipped in the consecrated water of that font, and in the future their own children would submit, no less noisily than they had done, to the same ritual. It stood as a symbol of the continuity of life. They would never let it be destroyed, and if it had to be replaced, it would most likely be buried in consecrated ground.”

A footnote: when I was Rector of St Christopher Withington, in south Manchester, and the Bernard Miller church was declared unsafe and worship transferred to the church hall for several years, we deliberately used items that were at hand to create liturgical furnishings – a trestle table for the altar, a lectern from a bookstand on a table, and a handsome large bowl for baptisms – setting up and clearing away every Sunday. We still have that bowl – we didn’t smash it, but would certainly not use it to serve pasta or whatever. But that was an untypical situation; I’m glad to say that the fine Alan Durst font was recovered from the church when it was demolished, and looks wonderful in its new setting when part of the church hall was permanently remodelled as the place of worship. Re St. Margaret Stoke Golding [2021] ECC Lei 3 A faculty was granted for the relocation of the font from its existing position at the west end of the church to a new position at the east end of the south aisle adjacent to the Lady Chapel. The font had to be temporarily removed to enable flooring works to take place under the authority of a separate Faculty, and the Petitioners wished to use this as an opportunity to relocate the font permanently within the church. The rationale for the move was that the existing position of the font requires the minister to stand in a cramped and restricted space; in addition, the congregation had to turn in their pews to view a baptism (as in most churches); and the proposed new position would allow more space around the font. The Chancellor was satisfied that the petitioners had made a good case for the proposal. These are the fonts that you are going to use primarily to convey information, so the goal is to emphasize readability while having a touch of personality. Headline fonts are generally heavier and appear bigger, while body fonts are generally lighter and smaller (think about the typical news article or blog post).

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The quantity of water is usually small. There are some fonts where water pumps, a natural spring, or gravity keeps the water moving to mimic the moving waters of a stream. This visual and audible image communicates a "living waters" aspect of baptism. Some liturgical church bodies use consecrated holy water for the purpose of baptism, while others will use water straight out of the tap to fill the font. [8] A special silver vessel called a ewer can be used to fill the font. Most baptismal fonts have covers to prevent water from evaporating and to protect baptismal water against contamination. Now, let’s consider some important factors for readability and accessibility… Considerations for Readability and Accessibility