Weddings

 

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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Are you interested in marrying at St. James or seeking the services of clergy to officiate at your wedding?

Here is what we believe about marriages:

In our faith we believe that marriage is a sacred covenant between two people, joined together by God. While the covenant made between a couple in marriage is private, it is also a public covenant made before God and witnesses.  It is a covenant made for the good of the natural and social order. It is a relationship rooted in faithfulness.  In the marriage service, we are reminded of the faithful God who entered into covenant with a beloved people. As we celebrate, we are given a glimpse of the kingdom of God.

In our denomination, the decision to hold special services in our church building, such as weddings, rests with the session.  Session’s permission is not required should the minister conduct a wedding outside the church building.

St. James Presbyterian Church provides pastoral care to couples not only as they prepare to wed, but also to help couples maintain a strong and healthy marriage in all its joys and challenges. As such – and because the wedding is sacred, covenantal, and an act of worship – session is pleased to allow weddings to take place here on the basis that:

• • • At least one person is baptized

• • • At least one person will be a member of a Christian church and is actively involved in congregational life of that church or wishes to make St. James their church family

• • • The couple will establish a pastoral relationship with the minister

• • • Pre-marriage preparation will take place in consultation with the minister

• • • The service will be a Christian marriage service

Should you wish to talk to Rev. Wendy about getting married at St. James or if you would like her to officiate at your wedding elsewhere, please contact her (506) 999-5031 or sjchurch@nbnet.nb.ca.