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The marriage ceremony is the glad occasion on which two people unite in the mutual exchange of covenant promises. The one presiding acts as an official representative of the church and gives the marriage the church’s blessing. The congregation joins in affirming the marriage and in offering support and thanksgiving for the new family.  \nIt is the responsibility of the one who presides to meet with the couple prior to the marriage ceremony in order to counsel them concerning the Christian understanding of this relationship.  \nCongregational participation, ethnic traditions, and local customs may be taken into consideration when planning the Order for Marriage. Hymns and other music of joy, praise, and thanksgiving may be included in the service after consultation with the congregation’s music leaders and in keeping with a sense of the appropriateness of their use in a religious service. Psalms may be sung or said responsively, and other readings or statements may be used.  \nThe one presiding may invite the couple to share in the writing and planning of their service. A Christian marriage ceremony is a service of worship offered to God. Family and friends of the couple may be invited to share the leadership of the service by reading scripture or by offering prayers or in other ways.  \nIf the couple desires to be married within the regular Sunday service of the congregation, the Order for Marriage may be celebrated following the sermon.  \nIf a couple requests Holy Communion on the occasion of their wedding, a Service of Word and Sacrament may be used as indicated in this order. The one presiding needs to use informed judgment as to circumstances in which Holy Communion can be celebrated meaningfully and with theological and biblical integrity. The religious affiliations of those to be assembled for the wedding will affect the decision. When a Service of Word and Sacrament is used, the prayers and other elements of the service printed here may be substituted in the proper places in that service.  \nAll present may more easily participate in the service if a copy of this order is available to them in a bulletin.  \nIt is the responsibility of the one presiding at the marriage to understand and conform to the laws in the place where the ceremony is to be held.  \n∗ Some may choose, for legal or personal reasons, to substitute other terms such as “holy union” or“sacred covenant” throughout this order.  \nOUTLINE  \nPrelude  \nEntrance  \nGreeting  \nIntroduction  \nPrayer  \nReading of Scripture  \nSermon  \nDeclaration of Intention  \nPledge of Support  \nVows of the Marriage Covenant  \nExchange of Symbols  \nAnnouncement of Marriage  \nBlessing  \nPassing the Peace  \nOrder for Holy Communion  \nPrayer of Thanksgiving  \nPrayer of Our Savior  \nBenediction  \nHymn or Postlude  \nPRELUDE  \nENTRANCE  \nBanners, ribbons, flowers, candles, white carpeting, or other items may be used in the procession in accordance with local custom. A hymn, psalm, canticle, or anthem may be sung, or instrumental music may be played.  \nThe couple to be married may enter the sanctuary together or separately. They may be accompanied by their parents, other members of the family, and friends. People in the congregation who are able may stand for the processional.  \nGREETING  \nThe couple to be married and the wedding party may stand, if they are able, facing the one presiding. The one presiding may use one of the following greetings or another one based on scripture.  \nA  \nPASTOR  \nThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.1  \nPEOPLE  \nAnd also with you.  \nB  \nPASTOR  \nLove comes f","cbCaibCfTDUiStuv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibCfTDUiStuv","pdf",86175,"English","# Prelude\n## Entrance\n## Greeting\n## Introduction\n## Prayer\n## Reading of Scripture\n## Sermon\n## Declaration of Intention\n## Pledge of Support\n## Vows of the Marriage Covenant\n## Exchange of Symbols\n## Announcement of Marriage\n## Blessing\n## Passing the Peace\n## Order for Holy Communion\n## Prayer of Thanksgiving\n## Prayer of Our Savior\n## Benediction\n## Hymn or Postlude","[{\"question\":\"What does the document mean by an inclusive version of the wedding order?\",\"answer\":\"It states the order is adapted so language may be used for any marriage, regardless of gender, while keeping the service within Christian worship practices.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does the presiding person have before the ceremony?\",\"answer\":\"The presiding person meets with the couple prior to the ceremony to counsel them about the Christian understanding of the relationship and to ensure the service is planned appropriately.\"},{\"question\":\"When can Holy Communion be included in the marriage ceremony?\",\"answer\":\"If the couple desires Holy Communion, the document indicates a Service of Word and Sacrament may be used, with judgment to celebrate meaningfully and with theological and biblical integrity.\"}]","Order For Marriage - an inclusive version | PDF",1790236844]