|
|
 The Celebration and Blessing of a Christian Marriage at St. Stephen's
-
- We want to congratulate you on your decision to spend the rest of your lives together and to seek God's blessing for your union. We welcome you to experience that blessing here at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newton.
- Here are some things you need to know about having your wedding at St. Stephen's:
 To begin the process of planning your wedding, first contact our clergy (Rev. Cathleen Bascom or Rev. Merle Smith) at least 60 days prior to the desired date of your service. Wedding dates may not be set without prior approval by clergy.
- Pre-marital counseling by clergy or other qualified counselor is required in the Episcopal Church. This may be arranged privately with Rev. Bascom.
- In the tradition of the Episcopal Church, the service will follow the order found on pages 423 through 438 of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Click here
 to download a pdf file of the ceremony.
- One month before your wedding, please call our Wedding Liaison, Mrs. Joyce Rabedeaux at 792-2455, or Mrs. Rochelle Dungan at 792-9731, or Mrs. Darlene Koppin at 792-7482.
-
- If you need an organist for your wedding, Barry Hurto may be available at 792-3469. It is best to contact him as early as possible in your wedding planning process.
- We ask that you limit flowers in our Sanctuary to those which fit in our altar vases (Mrs. Rabedeaux will explain further). Any special decorations should be discussed with her as well.
- You may also make arrangements for your own photographer. It is important that this individual speak with clergy prior to the service to discuss when and how pictures may be taken during the ceremony
- You should have the clergy person review any booklets or wedding programs at least one week before the wedding. Also, if you want to use a unity candle, please discuss this in advance with the clergy.
- Our basement and Sunday School classrooms may be used as dressing rooms, with prior arrangement. However, it is the job of the family to make sure that these rooms are returned to their original condition unless a fee is paid for special cleaning service.
- Fees:
There is no charge for the use of the church for members of St. Stephen's or those who are genuinely exploring St. Stephen's as a spiritual home. There is a $100 church fee for non-members.
- Clergy gift is a minimum of $100, which includes pre-marital counseling.
- Gift for the organist is a minimum of $75.
- There is a $50 fee for the use of the Fellowship Hall.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
|
|
 |
|
