Weddings
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh
(Genesis 2.24, quoted by Jesus in Matthew 19.5)
‘The Methodist Church believes that marriage is a gift of God and that it is God’s intention that a marriage should be a life-long union in body mind and spirit of one man and one woman. The Methodist Church welcomes everyone, whether or not a member, who enquires about an intended marriage in any of its places of worship
Divorce does not of itself prevent a person being married in any Methodist place of worship.’
(from The Constitution, Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church 2007)
The attractiveness and convenient situation of our Church encourage many non-members to enquire about celebrating their weddings in it. All such enquiries are welcome and should be made initially to the Minister who will arrange for a discussion with the couple at his or her home.
We take preparing couples for their life together very seriously and one of the conditions of going forward with them is that they understand the need for this. It will normally take the form of a short course under the guidance of the Minister.
The costs involved include the hire of the building and fees for an organist, the Minister and stewarding. As at September 2008, these totalled £280, plus flowers if required. An exact amount will be agreed with the Minister during discussions.