Weddings at First Presbyterian
Weddings at First Presbyterian
A wedding at First Presbyterian Church is a joyful opportunity to glorify God and celebrate the covenant of marriage. Our policy is to perform weddings only for members and children of members. Members are asked to contact a pastor early in the process of planning a wedding. Once the date has been confirmed on the church calendar, the Sanctuary Guild will assist the couple in planning the details of this important worship service.
The Session has adopted the following additional guidelines for weddings at First Presbyterian
Church:
All weddings at First Presbyterian Church require authorization by the Session at least three months prior to the service. No wedding will be scheduled without this authorization.
Those who have been members of First Presbyterian Church for more than one year or their immediate family are encouraged to seek authorizations for their weddings to be held at the Church. Weddings for non-members or non-related parties are ordinarily not authorized by Session.
One of the Pastors of the First Presbyterian Church, or an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved by the Session, officiates at all weddings. The Officiating Pastor arranges the order of worship, conducts the wedding, and signs the marriage license. The Officiating Pastor must approve any invitation of a relative or close friend to participate in the ceremony.
Couples will prepare for marriage by participating in multiple counseling sessions with the Officiating Pastor or an approved substitute.
For questions about use of First Presbyterian for a wedding, please contact church@fpcknox.org or call the church office at (865) 546-2531.