Weddings/Commitment Ceremonies at Franklin Circle Christian Church

Please contact Carole Sauer, Church Secretary, in the church office in order to receive a Wedding Planner/Commitment Ceremony form 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 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.

Costs (donations):
Minister: $200 (counseling & ceremony), $75 (rehearsal) (paid directly to the minister) *Pastors other than FCCC pastors must first speak with Pastor Allen before officiating at a wedding.

Use of Sanctuary - $200 (ceremony 1st hour - each additional hour $100) PLUS a $50 deposit that may be returned after custodial report), $100 (rehearsal) (make checks out to "Franklin Circle Christian Church")

Organist: $150 (ceremony), $75 (rehearsal) paid directly to the organist) *Outside organists must be approved by FCCC organist.

Custodial/Security (required): $45 (ceremony - 2 hours max.) (paid directly to the custodian)

Other Services Available:
Please call the church office if you need quotes on:
- Wedding bulletins
- Receptions

Please Note:
Pastor Allen will be on Sabbatical (study leave) for the months of May, June, and July 2008. He will not be available to officiate at weddings during this time. If you wish to have a wedding at Franklin Circle Christian Church during this time, please contact the church and we will be willing to arrange the services of another pastor during this time. Thank You.

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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

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

 

Thanks to Sue Schimmel for the photos on this page!