Franklin Circle Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

"Widening The Circle For All God's Children!"

 

Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies

 
 

~~ Thanks to Amanda & Patrick Mohney for the use of their photos on this page! ~~

~~ Thanks to Jacqueline & Theresa Butcher and Geoff Petranek and David Muich for use of their photos on this page! ~~

Recent Ceremonies          Upcoming Ceremonies

 

For information on Domestic Partnership Registry in Cleveland, click HERE.

Weddings/Commitment Ceremonies at Franklin Circle Christian Church


Please contact Beverly Wurm, Church Administrative Secretary, in the church office in order to receive a Wedding Planner/Commitment Ceremony form (or download one below) which has all the information you may need in order for your ceremony to be held at our church. The church phone number is 216-781-8232.
Basic Information:
 - You do not have to be a member of the congregation in order to have a ceremony here.
- All ceremonies are Christian services of worship.

- There is no flash photography allowed during the ceremony.
- No ceremonies are scheduled less than a month from the initial visit with the pastor. All couples must have at least three counseling sessions with the pastor before the ceremony.
- No date will be considered reserved until the deposit has been paid.
- All fees are payable at least ten days in advance.
- Ceremony deposit will be forfeited if a wedding ceremony is more than 15 minutes late, there is excess debris or any damage done to the facilities, or due to unruly behavior by wedding party or guest.
- Bells, bubbles, and flower petals are acceptable outside. No rice or confetti anywhere. Nothing may be "thrown" inside the church.
- There is no smoking nor alcohol permitted anywhere within the church building.

- Total seating capacity of the sanctuary: 244 people

 

Wedding/Commitment Ceremony Planning Form

                                                

Wedding form .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)           Wedding form .doc (Word format)

 

 

                                    

Commitment Form .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)      Commitment Form .doc (Word)

Click on the forms above to download a copy for your use.

 

For More Information: 216-781-8232 or via e-mail at info@FranklinCircleChurch.org


 


 

         

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For information about obtaining Wedding Licenses, please go to the Cuyahoga County Probate Court Website at:  http://probate.cuyahogacounty.us/marriage.htm
 

 

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Marriage & Commitment Ceremonies
General Outline ~  the final form to be determined during conversations with the pastor

 Gathering Music

Entrance:
     Family (Grandparents, Parents, etc.):

Processional Music

     >Couple

          - If the Bride is to be escorted in, who will accompany her?

Greeting/Prayer

Scriptures/Readings (can be placed at several points in the service)

Special Music (Vocal or Instrumental Solo/Hymn)

Homily (personal words by pastor)

Declaration of Intent

Affirmation of Families/Friends/Congregation

Vows

Exchange of Rings or Other Symbols

Thanksgiving Prayer (may include the Lord's Prayer/”Our Father…”)

Lighting of the Unity Candle/Sand Ceremony

Announcement Of Covenant/Charge to the Couple

The Kiss

Recessional
 


 Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
1688 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113-3096
216-781-8232 ~ www.FranklinCircleChurch.org

info@FranklinCircleChurch.org

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Accurate Information On

Domestic Partnership Registry

NOTE: Currently in the state of Ohio it is not *illegal* to have same-sex Commitment Ceremonies, but they do not have any legal status (yet!)

 

The City Council of Cleveland adopted, the Mayor signed into law, and the law has gone into effect

which provides for a Domestic Partnership Registry for same- and opposite-sex couples

who wish to have their relationships simply acknowledged.  No rights are conferred.

 

To learn how to register, click HERE

as well as to see photos and videos of the day.

 

For a copy of the actual legislation passed by the Cleveland City Council

and signed by Mayor Frank Jackson, click HERE

 

For help with "Frequently Asked Questions" about the law, click HERE

 

For Pastor Allen's testimony to the Cleveland City Council Legislation Hearing, click HERE

 

For Pastor Allen's letter to City Council Members, click HERE

 

 

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