Assumptions

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• One of the party is actively participating in the life of the Episcopal Church in their own locale 

• Couple involve themselves in pre-cana conference with either local  clergy-person or clergy at Christ Church

  • Attend at least 5 sessions prior to church wedding

  • If done with local priest, a letter verifying the completion would need to be sent to Christ Church clergy no later than one month before the actual ceremony 

• If pre-cana sessions are with local clergy in home parish, meeting with Christ Church clergy for at least two face- to face sessions in order to prepare for the wedding celebration

• Use of a wedding booklet for ceremony is expected 

  • Christ Church clergy will provide template. Couple will print copies so that each person in attendance will have copy for participation. ​

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Fees for those who are not members of the Christ Church

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• $500 contribution to the congregation

• $250 fee for clergy includes

  • Preparation time with couple face-to-face and long distance​

  • Preparing the template for ceremony booklet

  • Overseeing the rehearsal

  • Actual service and sermon 

• $150-250 Organist Fee

  • Celebration​

  • Rehearsal 

• $50 Altar Guild Fee

  • How the Church will be prepared for the celebration ​