The minister receives the ring(s), and says this prayerĪ symbol of unending love and faithfulness, The bride takes the bridegroom’s right hand in hers, and says The bridegroom takes the bride’s right hand in his. The bride and bridegroom face each other. N and N, I now invite you to join hands and make your vows, The minister introduces the vows in these or similar words We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,Īt least one reading from the Bible is used.Ī selection of readings is found here. In holiness and commitment to each other. That they may be joined in mutual love and companionship, You have blessed creation with abundant life. The minister invites the people to pray, silence is kept and the minister says the Collect Support and uphold them in their marriage Will you, the families and friends of N and N, Will you love him, comfort him, honour and protect him,īe faithful to him as long as you both shall live? Will you love her, comfort her, honour and protect her,īe faithful to her as long as you both shall live? Therefore if either of you knows a reason why you may not lawfully marry, Who is judge of all and knows all the secrets of our hearts The vows you are about to take are to be made in the presence of God, Why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now. The Declarationsįirst, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason We pray with them that the Holy Spirit will guide and strengthen them,įor the whole of their earthly life together. They will each give their consent to the otherĪnd in token of this they will give and receive a ring. N and N are now to enter this way of life. No one should enter into it lightly or selfishlyīut reverently and responsibly in the sight of almighty God. It enriches society and strengthens community. With those celebrating a wedding at Cana in Galilee. Marriage is a way of life made holy by God,Īnd blessed by the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ May find strength, companionship and comfort, It is given as the foundation of family life In the delight and tenderness of sexual unionĪnd joyful commitment to the end of their lives.
The gift of marriage brings husband and wife together They shall be united with one another in heart, body and mind,Īs Christ is united with his bride, the Church. That as man and woman grow together in love and trust, Through which husband and wife may know the grace of God. In the presence of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Without your love, our deeds are worth nothing. God is love, and those who live in love live in GodĪnd you alone are the source of life and love. The minister welcomes the people using these or other appropriate words The Marriage Service ↑ ¶ Introduction The Welcome It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.ġ Corinthians 13.4-7 The Marriage Service ↑ Structureįor Notes, see here. It does not insist on its own way it is not irritable or resentful it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. Love is patient love is kind love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. Your support does not end today: the couple will value continued encouragement in the days and years ahead of them. You are witnesses of the marriage, and express your support by your presence and your prayers. On this their wedding day the bride and bridegroom face each other, make their promises and receive God’s blessing. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. St John tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave there a sign of new beginnings as he turned water into wine. This may be read by those present before the service begins.Ī wedding is one of life’s great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy. The Marriage Service ↑ ¶ Pastoral Introduction
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