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Weddings/Commitment Ceremonies at Franklin Circle Christian Church

Please contact Yvonne Hathorn, Church Administrative 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 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 Planning Form

[This form is being revised, please contact Yvonne in the church office at 216-781-8232 or via e-mail at info@FranklinCircleChurch.org to get complete information and costs.

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

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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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