An Ecumenical Liturgy For A Christian Marriage

The following marriage rite is brief and may be used in a variety of settings, although a Christian marriage service should be held in the place where the community of faith gathers for worship. ENTRANCE As the people gather, music appropriate to the praise of God may be offered. At the appointed time the bride, groom, and other members of the wedding party enter and come and stand before the minister. The families of the bride and groom may stand with the couple. During the entrance of the wedding party, the people may stand and sing a psalm, hymn, or spiritual song. Or an anthem may be sung, or instrumental music played. Sentences of Scripture (The minister calls the people to worship, either before or after the Entrance, using one of the following, or another appropriate verse from Scripture. ) 1 (1 John 4:16) God is love, and those who abide in love, abide in God, and God abides in them. 2 (Ps. 118:24) This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and …