Marriages
A
marriage service is the time when a
solemn, legal contract is made between a man and a woman; this contract
can be
made at a Registry Office or in a Christian context in Church. In
Church the
ceremony is also an act of worship in which marriage is celebrated as a
gift
from God and the joy of the couple is shared and witnessed by family
and
friends.
The marriage service is available in either a traditional or modern form and the theme is one of love, hope, faithfulness, sacrifice and trust.
It
is the will of God that marriage
should
be honoured as a way of life,
in
which we may know the security of love and care,
and
grow towards maturity.
Through
such marriage,
Children
may be nurtured,
Family
life strengthened,
And
human society enriched.”
(The
Methodist Worship Book)
There
is also a service available for those
who have been married at the Registry Office and wish to have
their marriage
blessed in Church.
Anyone
interested in
any of these services
should contact the Minister for an appointment:
Rev Sue Conroy
email: revsueconroy@lycos.com Tel: 01293 519586