Customary of the Diocese
To view the Customary of the Diocese, click here.
MARRIAGE POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL THE BAPTIZED
The same theological and moral values, pastoral care, liturgical, and other parish policies and practices apply equally to all couples. This includes, but is not limited to, expectations and provisions for:
- Who may be married in the church
- Premarital preparation
- Signing of the Declaration of Intention by the couple
- Request of the bishop for remarriage after divorce
- Signing of the marriage licenses by the officiating minister
- Entry of the marriage in the parish register
- Parish policies with regard to use and availability of facilities.
To review the Diocesan Marriage Policy, click here.
Resource:
Preparing for a Wedding in the Episcopal Church
Rites of Marriage from Church Publishing
Downloadable forms:
Declaration of Intent
Petition to Remarry
Petition to Bless a Marriage
Reporting a Marriage
Alcohol and Drug Policy
To review the Diocesan Alcohol and Drug Policy, click here.
Licensed Lay Ministries
For information on lay licenses and training, click here.