Wedding Guidelines and Policies
Where to have your wedding is one of the most important decisions you will make before your big day. We are glad that you chose to have your wedding at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church. We believe that marriage is the most sacred union that you will enter. The purpose of a Christian marriage is to celebrate marriage as a gift from God. The sanctuary here is a sacred place and we ask that everyone respect the sanctity of this place. The following are the policies and guidelines the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church Elders have adapted for a wedding at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church. We hope this will be a help to you as you plan for your ceremony.
Covenant-First Presbyterian Church Wedding Policy
It’s a privilege that Covenant-First Presbyterian Church may be the place where your journey into marriage as husband and wife will begin. This historic church building is steeped in history and tradition making it a fitting place to reflect your love and the Christian faith that that is the foundation for marriage. Marriage is one of God's most amazing gifts. The Scriptures in Genesis 2:21-22 tell how God created a man and a woman who would be joined as husband and wife.
The pastor, staff, and congregation of Covenant-First are pleased to offer hospitality, care, and counsel to you and your families during your engagement; even longer if you wish to be part of this congregation. We encourage you to attend Sunday worship services with us as a way of growing into your new life together.
Please know that, while our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has changed its centuries-old biblical stance on marriage, it protects the freedom of conscience of church members and clergy. Covenant-First Presbyterian Church remains committed to the traditional biblical understanding of marriage as being only between a man and a woman. It is the congregation’s policy to only host wedding ceremonies that reflect this traditional understanding of marriage.
The pastor, staff, and congregation of Covenant-First are pleased to offer hospitality, care, and counsel to you and your families during your engagement; even longer if you wish to be part of this congregation. We encourage you to attend Sunday worship services with us as a way of growing into your new life together.
Please know that, while our denomination, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has changed its centuries-old biblical stance on marriage, it protects the freedom of conscience of church members and clergy. Covenant-First Presbyterian Church remains committed to the traditional biblical understanding of marriage as being only between a man and a woman. It is the congregation’s policy to only host wedding ceremonies that reflect this traditional understanding of marriage.
Preparation for Your Wedding
Please contact the church administrator, Genita Heidenreich, (513)621-4144 x106, genita@covfirstchurch.org to schedule a tour and secure the date you want for the ceremony. Our hope is that this will give you the information you need to answer any questions regarding your wedding, feel free to contact the church administrator with any questions that are not answered on this page.
We very much enjoy the privilege of sharing our beautiful sanctuary with you for your special day, however our desire is to honor the traditional of this congregation and host Christ-centered weddings. As a result we would ask that your provide a statement of Christian faith from the pastor who will be officiating your wedding. This statement of faith must be approved before your wedding date can be secured. Once the statement of Christian faith is approved a $500 deposit will be required to secure the date.
We very much enjoy the privilege of sharing our beautiful sanctuary with you for your special day, however our desire is to honor the traditional of this congregation and host Christ-centered weddings. As a result we would ask that your provide a statement of Christian faith from the pastor who will be officiating your wedding. This statement of faith must be approved before your wedding date can be secured. Once the statement of Christian faith is approved a $500 deposit will be required to secure the date.
Wedding Fees and Time Allotments
The fee for a wedding at Covenant-First is $1000. This covers any necessary cleaning as well as the staff required to help make sure that your wedding day is perfect. No wedding will be held on holiday weekends or on Sundays. If you would like to have the organ for your wedding arrangements can be made with our organist. You may contact our organist, Andrew by email, andrew@covfirstchurch.org. Payment to the organist will be made directly to the organist.
Use of the church is limited to no more than four (4) consecutive hours on the day of the wedding and no more than two (2) hours on the day of the rehearsal. These time limits include time allowed for decorating and dressing.
The final payment and a check list is due two weeks before the ceremony.
Use of the church is limited to no more than four (4) consecutive hours on the day of the wedding and no more than two (2) hours on the day of the rehearsal. These time limits include time allowed for decorating and dressing.
The final payment and a check list is due two weeks before the ceremony.
