Requirements for Use of Church in the Wildwood
Thank you for researching our facilities for your event. Because
The Church in the Wildwood is a Christian church (United Church of Christ), and seeks to be a continuing witness
to Jesus Christ in our community, we wish each prospective group requesting use of our facilities to understand the following:
Each couple that chooses to be married at The Church in the Wildwood has two options:
1) If the couple would like to be married by the resident pastor of The Church in the
Wildwood, Rev. David Shaw, the following three conditions apply:
- Music must reflect the spirit of Christian worship, and be approved by the Minister
and/or Music Director. Any party planning wedding services in the church and wishing to use the services of the church organist
must first contact the Music Director to confirm the date and to discuss all music. If the church organist is unable to play
for the event, the Music Director will provide the name of another organist/pianist to contact. Persons wishing to employ
a musician other than the church organist or someone suggested by the Music Director, needs to get prior approval from the
Music Director. The Music Diretor, if requested, will also assist you in securing the services of a soloist. Placement of
selections during the wedding service will be at the discretion of the Minister. The use of CD's and/or other recorded music
is permitted but not encouraged.
- Wedding ceremonies held in The Church in the Wildwood, UCC, will have Christian content as a
normal part of the ceremony. It is not appropriate to ask the resident pastor to omit references to Jesus Christ, God, and
the Holy Spirit.
- Two pre-marital counseling sessions, of approximately one hour each, must be attended with the
resident pastor no later than four weeks before the scheduled wedding ceremony.
2) If the couple has an officiant of their own choosing, The Church in the Wildwood
asks that a few conditions be met:
- That the officiating minister be an ordained minister in a widely recognized Christian denomination
or Church organization (United Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, for example).
- That the wedding party respect the sanctuary and traditions of The Church in the Wildwood by
keeping the traditional chancel cross of The Church in the Wildwood visible in the chancel area for the wedding service.
- That the officiating minister contact the resident pastor, Rev. David Shaw, at least 1 month
prior to the service, to briefly discuss the service.
Additional information regarding use of the building or services of the church may be secured
from Mrs. Susan Frindt, Church Administrator and Event Coordinator, at 684-9427, during office hours Monday through Thursday,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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