Overview:

The sanctuary of Grace Anglican Church is available for weddings and funerals exclusively for church members and their families. Please note that the church is not available for rent to non-members.

Rector Approval:

The Rector of Grace Anglican Church must approve all weddings.

Pre-Marital Counseling:

Couples are required to undergo a minimum of 4-6 sessions of pre-marital counseling with the clergy member who will officiate the wedding. An exception for pre-marital counseling outside Grace Anglican may be granted only with special permission from the Rector.

Timing of Wedding Date:

Couples should not select a wedding date until they have met with the clergy for pre-marital counseling

and received approval for the date. Weddings cannot be approved unless scheduled at least 5 months before counseling the intended ceremony date, except in unusual circumstances where the clergyperson involved may grant an exception.

Theological Agreement:

All weddings performed at Grace Anglican must conform to the theological statements of faith established by Grace Anglican Church, as well as the diocesan and provincial bylaws and canons of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic and the Anglican Church in North America.

Compliance with Canons and Bylaws:

Weddings must comply with diocesan, local bylaws, canons, and the theological statements as

determined by the Rector.

Divorce and Remarriage:

Couples who would like to pursue remarriage after divorce should read our diocesan policies related to this and understand that permission must be given by the bishop for any remarriage after divorce. Diocesan policies relating to divorce and remarriage can be found on the diocesan website here:  https://www.anglicandoma.org/marriage-policie

Wedding Format:

Weddings performed at Grace Anglican must be conducted using the Anglican liturgy as outlined in our Book of Common Prayer, which can be found here: https://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net. Vows may not be written by the couple if performed at Grace Anglican and must come from our liturgy.

Wedding Timing:

Weddings performed at Grace Anglican must not be scheduled after 5 PM on Saturdays, to enable cleaning to occur before worship the next day. It is preferred that all participants in a Saturday wedding are off the property no later than 7 PM.

Fees and Cleaning:

There is no fee associated with using the Grace Anglican Church facilities for members and their families. A cleaning fee may be required depending on the timing and circumstances of the wedding.

Contact Information:

For further questions or to begin the wedding approval process, please contact the church office at 540-450-8545 or by email at admin@grace-anglican.org.