WEDDING GUIDE

Congratulations on your decision to be married. We pray that you will allow Jesus Christ to dwell with you so that you may experience all that God has in mind for your life together.

This marriage brochure will hopefully help you as you begin to make decisions concerning your wedding service. Please read it carefully. If you have questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Grace and Peace to you in Christ.

Sincerely,

Pastor Roland Wells, Jr.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

A Statement of Our Values Concerning Marriage

Marriage is a covenant of fidelity between a man and a woman grounded in the steadfast love of God. God's faithfulness is the model.

Couples wishing to be married at St. Paul's should discuss with the pastor in advance of the setting of the wedding day the nature of the marriage and the requirements of the pre-marital preparation.

Couples who plan to be married at St Paul's will covenant with the pastor to be in a pre-marital relationship for at least six months prior to the date of marriage.

Couples planning to be married at St Paul's will be required to participate in the "Prepare" marriage inventory. "Prepare" is a tool for evaluating their relationship to assist the pastor and couple in their counseling. It is normally administered at the first session of counseling.

The pastor reserves the right during the pre-marital period to counsel the couple against being married. Marriage is a service of worship in which the guests are not mere spectators but participants in the service. The worship experience will be so shared to glorify God in music, word, and Sacrament. Any final decisions regarding the worship are entrusted to the pastor and organist.

Interested in having your wedding at St. Paul's?  Read our Wedding Guide for details.