Wedding Services

By: J. Wayne Pratt

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Synopsis: The pastor fills a unique role in wedding service planning. This slim volume helps the pastor offer care with sensitivity while addressing the spiritual needs and complexities of weddings in today's world. Following a brief introduction to a variety of wedding situations, including interfaith and second marriages, the author provides prayers, litanies, Scripture readings, and meditations for every aspect of the wedding service from processional to declaration of intention, Scripture and other readings, prayers, exchange of vows and rings, unity candle and other uniting rituals, and more. The Pastor's Wedding Toolkit includes guidance on: Local Legal Requirements, Church Policy Statement, Pastor's Policy Statement, Interfaith Marriages, Second and Subsequent Marriages, Wedding Information Form, Basic Music Guidelines. Also includes brief Wedding Meditations on: A Christmas Wedding, The Music of Love, The Genesis of Marriage, To Blossom in Marriage, To A Well Known Young Couple, There Is Love, Renewing Your Vows, and more . . .