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BOND AND COVENANT of marriage was established by God in creation, and
our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner or life by his presence and
first miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. It signifies to us the
mystery of the union between Christ and his Church, and Holy Scripture
commends it to be honored among all people.
The
Union of husband and wife in heart, body and mind is intended by God for
their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given one another in prosperity
and adversity; and when it is God’s will, for the procreation of
children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord. Therefore,
deliberately, and in accordance with the purposes for which it was instituted
by God.
- 1979 Book of Common Prayer, p. 423
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Guidelines
All services celebrating holy matrimony performed by the parish clergy
of the Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes conform to the customary
practice of the parish, which includes the following:
- The marriage rite used by the parish may not be altered.
- The lections at the wedding must be from Holy Scripture. The translation
must be the Authorized Version (King James Version), except for the
psalms, which come from the Psalter of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
- If there is a homilist, he must be approved by the rector.
- Hymns will be those in the 1940 or 1982 Hymnal or the English or
New English Hymnal.
- Flowers must not hinder the liturgy. Flowers may not be spread on
the church floor.
- Runners or other covers of the church floor are not permitted.
- Candles will not be used except as is liturgically proper.
- The parish does not have any microphones or amplified sound system.
None may be used. Similarly, recorded music is prohibited.
- The parish and her clergy retain the privilege of refusing at any
time to administer or to officiate at any celebration of a sacrament.
- There must be at least two (2) witnesses to your wedding.
- Please inform your guests that no rice, bird seed or confetti is
to be thrown on the church grounds.
- Any person in the wedding party who appears to be under the influence
of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
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