Marriage Beliefs
In Christian marriage, a man and a woman enter into a life-long union, making their vows before God and the Church to live their lives with Jesus Christ as the foundation of their marriage.
The Book of Common Prayer states:
“… marriage is not to be entered into unadvised or lightly, but reverently, deliberately, and in accordance with the purposes for which it was instituted by God.”
Thus, we at Christ Church take marriage quite seriously. We are here to help couples plan and prepare not only for their wedding ceremony, but also for their entire married life.
Marriage Requirements
Those who desire to be married at Christ Church must be members, they must meet with a member of the clergy, complete the Circle of Two pre-marital class, and undergo professional Christian counseling.
Marriage Preparation
Circle of Two Pre-Marital Instruction
One of the most joy-filled and life changing times for a person is his/her wedding day. It is a very special celebration of the love shared by a man and a woman as well as the beginning of a lifelong commitment between a husband and a wife. At Christ Church we seek to help the couple plan and prepare not only for their wedding ceremony, but also for their entire married life. All couples who desire to be married in this parish are asked to complete a specific course of preparation which includes an orientation class on marriage, professional counseling, and sessions with a member of the clergy.