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Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people to love and support each other for therest of their lives. This sacrificial love that unites the couple sustains them as faithful and responsible members of the Church and the wider community. In civil law, marriage is a contract that recognizes the rights and obligations of the married couple in society. In the Reformed tradition, marriage is also a covenant in which God has an active part, and which the community of faith publicly witnesses and acknowledges. Because St. Stephen is an intentionally inclusive community of believers, all who seek to be married are welcome.  \nPROCEDURES  \nThe following procedures should be completed in order.  \n1. Contact St. Stephen’s Wedding Coordinator to discuss wedding policies, procedures, dates and forms. The Wedding Coordinator will be the principal point of contact for the wedding party. The Sanctuary and Chapel are shown by appointment only.  \nThe Wedding Coordinator may be contacted by phone or email:  \nSophie Bougeois  \n817.927.8411  \n[admin@ststephenpresbyterian.com](admin@ststephenpresbyterian.com)  \n2. Submit a written request to the Pastor requesting permission to use the church for your wedding; and/or requesting permission for a specific pastor to perform the ceremony at St. Stephen. The Pastor will contact you to schedule a time for a first meeting.  \na. If you wish for a pastor other than St. Stephen’s staff to perform the ceremony, they should contact St. Stephen’s Pastor for permission to perform the ceremony and premarital counseling as required.  \nThe Pastor may be contacted by phone or email:  \nRev. Dr. Elizabeth Callender  \n817.927.8411  \n[elizabeth@ststephenpresbyterian.com](elizabeth@ststephenpresbyterian.com)  \n3. Complete the Wedding Information Form and return to the Wedding Coordinator with payment of a deposit equal to 50% of all wedding fees. The deposit will secure the date. The remaining balance due must be paid no later than 90 days prior to the wedding date. A separate deposit of $500 will also be paid at this time. This deposit will be returned after the ceremony if no policies are violated by the wedding party, guests, or vendors, and there are no physical damages to church property.  \n4. Contact and schedule an appointment to meet with the Organist & Director of Music Ministries to discuss wedding music to be performed at the ceremony.  \nPOLICIES  \n• The rehearsal time will be scheduled no later than 6:00 pm on the agreed-upon day (typically a Friday). The time of the wedding ceremony will be scheduled no later than 7:00 pm on the agreedupon day (typically a Saturday).  \n• If St. Stephen’s Pastor is performing the wedding, the order of worship that will be used for the marriage at St. Stephen is found in the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship. The Wedding Coordinator can provide a template of the order of worship which should be followed when preparing your wedding bulletin/program. The wedding bulletin/program should be submitted to the Wedding Coordinator for approval. Once approved, you are responsible for printing and providing enough copies for your guests. The wedding bulletin/program should include the names of the Pastor, any musicians, and St. Stephen Presbyterian Church.  \n• Floral arrangements are allowed in the Chancel. Any additional floral arrangements placed in the Sanctuary or Chapel must be approved by the Wedding Coordinator in advance.  \n• No cloth runners may be used down the aisles. No arches, bows on pews, or anything obscuring the view of existing Christian faith symbols. Flower petals may be used, however, must be picked up following the ceremony. No birdseed, rice, petals, etc. may be used or thrown inside the Sanctuary, Chapel, Educat","cbCaicgzuoKnwsTt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicgzuoKnwsTt","pdf",151537,9,"English","# Procedures\n# Policies\n## Preparation for Marriage\n# St. Stephen Members Only","[{\"question\":\"What are the required steps to schedule a wedding at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church?\",\"answer\":\"Couples must contact the Wedding Coordinator first, then submit a written request to the Pastor for permission and/or a specific pastor, complete the Wedding Information Form with a 50% deposit plus a separate $500 deposit, and schedule an appointment with the Organist \\u0026 Director of Music Ministries about wedding music.\"},{\"question\":\"What floral and aisle decor rules apply during the wedding?\",\"answer\":\"Floral arrangements are allowed in the Chancel, while any additional arrangements in the Sanctuary or Chapel require prior approval. 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