Refurbishment and dedication o new altar frontal
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What makes a Christian marriage distinctive are vows that couples make, promising a depth of relationship that puts the other’s needs before our own and inviting the love of God to support and uphold a couple in their commitment to one another.Please make contact to complete the initial forms and talk about provisional dates and times. There is rarely any problem about having a service at a date and time to suit you. The priest who will take your service will explain other legal requirements (eg the calling of ‘banns’); and what the Church part of the day will cost (usually a minuscule amount compared with what other plans for the day might involve).The officiating priest will arrange for you to meet with him/her at intervals, to clarify arrangements and to talk some more together about your hopes and expectations for your marriage.Shortly before the Wedding Day, there will be a rehearsal for all those involved in the service, designed to put everyone at ease prepare you to experience fully the deep significance of the ceremony itself.St John's Church is for everyone within the community. We are always glad to receive enquiries from those interested in getting married at St John's. The law allows you to be married here if at least one of you:Is resident in the parishHas been regular in worship over at least six monthsWas baptized or confirmed hereHas ever lived in the parish for six months or moreHas at any time, regularly attended worship here for six months or moreIf one of your parents has lived for six months or more in your lifetime or has regularly attended worshipIf your parents or grandparents were baptized or married hereYou have been granted a special license, issued only through the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Faculty Office. We can provide appropriate information.If you have been married before and divorcedWe will explore with you whether it would be appropriate for you to marry each other in a Christian ceremony. A decision is made based on three areas of enquiry:Whether there is now insight into what caused earlier relationships to founder, and a capacity to ‘be different’Whether continuing responsibilities to children or other dependents are being properly metThese area have to be explored together in confidence before other arrangements can be made.Civil Partnerships and same-sex marriagesThe law does not currently allow for civil partnerships or same-sex marriages to take place in Church of England buildings. However, that doesn't mean we don't want to support you or celebrate with you. Please do get in touch, we are an inclusive church and all are welcome whatever their personal circumstances.For further information and advice see https://www.yourchurchwedding.org/
