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Weddings

Christian Marriage

Christian marriage is a solemn and public covenant between two people entered into in the presence of God and lived out in the support of a community of faith. The wedding ceremony is the liturgical expression of that relationship. The wedding is a liturgy of joy and thanksgiving which includes the public exchange of vows and the proclamation of God's blessing. The Book of Common Prayer states, "Marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, deliberately, and in accordance with the purposes for which it was instituted by God." (BCP 435)

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It is clearly the intent of both the Prayer Book and the Canons (laws) of the Church that marriages solemnized in the Church continue to be nurtured within the community of the Church. Marriage is not something that happens at one particular moment or something God is invited to attend; it is a lifelong process.​

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If you are interested in having your wedding at our church, please contact the church office for more details and an appointment.

 

ABOUT US

For more than 100 years, the fabric of Emmanuel Episcopal in Staunton has been woven by the Spirit from the lives and gifts of diverse people. As we grow together in service and love, we know ourselves, first and foremost, as followers of Jesus who trust in God's everlasting love. 

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CONTACT

540-886-8172

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300 W Frederick St

Staunton, VA 24401

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office@emmanuelstaunton.org

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