Weddings Services

Weddings guidance, Weddings planning, Church Office, License, The Wedding Ceremony, The Place of the Ceremony, The Music for the Ceremony, Rehearsal, Photographs, Videos, Cost

Weddings guidance

The United Church of Canada sees people as unique, loved creations of God and also see relationships as living things that require preparation and nurture.

Our community is broad and accepting. The United Church marries

• previously divorced people
• couples of different religion backgrounds

The United Church of Canada believes God intends loving relationships to be faithful, responsible, just, healing, and sustaining of the couple and those around them. These relationships may be between a woman and a man, or between people of the same gender

We are pleased to know, at Columbus Community United Church, that you are considering us for your place of marriage. We assure you that every effort will be made to make your wedding day an occasion that will long be remembered.

Columbus United Church has been chosen by over 40 couples a year for the past ten years as an ideal place to exchange their marriage vows. The rural setting, the physical structure; the ambiance and atmosphere of the sanctuary have all added to that special day for many couples.

People who love one another, but more importantly, love God, have found in Columbus United Church, a place where that love can be really celebrated.


Weddings planning

1. Church Office: Telephone number 905-655-8852.
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2. License: It is required by the Province of Ontario to secure a LICENSE TO MARRY. This is available at the City Hall.

3. The Wedding Ceremony: The solemnization of marriage is both a civil contract and a religious rite. The minister has the responsibility for seeing that the requirements of the Province of Ontario are fulfilled and ensuring that the wedding service reflects the belief about love and inclusion that we profess in the United Church of Canada.

4. The Place of the Ceremony: We offer the use of the Church Sanctuary.

5. The Music for the Ceremony: Consultation with the organist should take place regarding the music for the wedding service. The principles governing the choice for any service of worship is that it should be offering praise to God. The organist is always pleased to accompany soloists or other musical groups. An additional fee will be charged by the organist for this service. Rehearsal and financial arrangements should be made at least three weeks prior to the wedding.
Jennine King - Organist: Columbusuc@auracom.com

6. Rehearsal: it is our wish that every wedding proceed with beauty and dignity. We, therefore, suggest that a rehearsal be held prior to the wedding.
Darlene Pearson - Wedding Coordinator: (905)655-8852 Columbusuc@auracom.com

7. Photographs: Although photography is encouraged, the taking of flash photographs is not recommended during the actual ceremony. Your photographer will have ample opportunity for picture taking after the ceremony, and as you leave the Church after the wedding. You are also welcome to use the grounds of the Church, both before and after the ceremony.

8. Videos: Video cameras are allowed, but the videographer should be prepared to meet with the minister at the rehearsal.

9. Cost: The wedding cost is $625.00. For the guidance of those being married, the services listed below will be provided and available to you for your rehearsal and wedding ceremony.

• Use of the sanctuary
• Minister
• Organist
• Wedding coordinator
• A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required at the time of booking.

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