Weddings at
The Village Presbyterian Church
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“Marriage is a gift God has given to all humankind for the well-being of the entire human family. Marriage is a civil contract between a woman and a man. For Christians marriage is a covenant through which a man and a woman are called to live out together before God their lives of discipleship. In a service of Christian marriage a life-long commitment is made by a woman and a man to each other, publicly witnessed and acknowledged by the community of faith.” – from the Book of Order, W-4.9001
Christian marriage should be celebrated in the place where the community gathers for worship. As a service of Christian worship, the marriage service is under the direction of the minister and the supervision of the Session. (Book of Order, W-1-4004). Accordingly, the Session of The Village Presbyterian Church has drawn up the following guidelines.
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A wedding may be conducted in the sanctuary of the church building,
in the homes of members, or in any place where the arrangements do not
diminish the Christian understanding of marriage.
- It is customary for one of the ministers at TVPC to officiate at all weddings. However, if a family desires to ask another clergy to officiate or participate in the service, please make your wishes known to the Administrative Coordinator. It will be necessary for the visiting clergy to request permission from the church’s governing body (The Session) to perform the ceremony at TVPC and for the governing body (The Session) to grant such permission. This needs to be done in writing.
- If a non-member is being married by an outside clergy it will be required that a custodian be on the premises during the rehearsal for purposes of opening doors and locking the building, etc.
- Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at the marriage service requires the approval of the Session. When the Lord’s Supper is celebrated, care shall be taken that the invitation to the Table is extended to all present who are baptized. (Book of Order, W-4.9004)
For more wedding information, or to request a TVPC Wedding Guidelines booklet which includes the fee schedule, please contact the Parish Office at tvpchurch@tvpchurch.org.
Download a pdf version of the Wedding Guidelines booklet for members or non-members.