Service Template
For a closer look at the detailed words of the Marriage service you can look at the Church of England Website following links from worship to Common Worship to texts: www.cofe.anglican.org/ For words of some hymns you may like to consult a website that lists a great number of hymns with words and tunes: www.oremus.org/hymnal/
Here is a possible template for your order of service:
(MUSICAL DETAILS for entry of bride)
The Marriage Service
The Welcome
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you
All and also with you.
[All God of wonder and of joy:
grace comes from you,
and you alone are the source of life and love.
Without you, we cannot please you;
without your love, our deeds are worth nothing.
Send your Holy Spirit,
and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of love,
that we may worship you now
with thankful hearts
and serve you always with willing minds;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.]
YOU MAY ADD A HYMN
The Declarations
The minister says to the congregation
Will you, the families and friends of N and N,
support and uphold them in their marriage
now and in the years to come?
All We will.
Readings
Sermon
YOU MAY ADD A HYMN HERE
The Marriage
The vows and the ring promises
The Blessing of the Marriage
YOU MAY ADD A HYMN HERE
Prayers
The prayers conclude with the Lord’s Prayer.
All
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name;
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen
Final Blessing
The registration of the marriage (MUSICAL DETAILS)
MUSICAL DETAILS for exit of bride and groom
Please do not use confetti at St Stephen’s apart from strictly biodegradable confetti and that only on the public pavement away from the church building.
YOU MAY LIKE TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
The Priest conducting this service was: Rev Bernhard Schünemann
The organist was: Mr Jonathan Turner
(you can email the Vicar and ask for this template to be emailed to you: serviceTemplate09 in parish/masters)
