Sept. ‘07

UNITY CHURCH OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

417 Cordelia, Springfield, Illinois 62703      (217) 523-5897

 

          Welcome to Unity Church of Practical Christianity.  We know this is a special day for you and it is our desire to do what we can to add to your joy and blessings. Following is our Fee Schedule, designed to maintain clear understanding. 

 

WEDDING FEE SCHEDULE:

 

Non-member church use:                                                                                $100.00

       (Church Member, use of facility:   Love Offering) 

 

Ministerial:                                                                                             200.00

 

Janitorial:                                                                                       40.00

          Basic total:                                                                        $340.00

 

 

DEPOSIT:                                                                                  $100.00

*The deposit is refundable, if you cancel within two weeks of the scheduled date.

 

OPTIONAL FEES:

 

Rehearsal:                                                                                       50.00

 

Organist:                                                                                        90.00

 

Soloist:                                                                                           50.00

 

Off-site Ceremony: (rates may vary with location of service)      250.00

Sound Technician                                                                           40.00

Church Representative                                                                   50.00

Creating a Center Isle                                                                      40.00

v             Please make checks payable to person officiating the ceremony.                                        

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WEDDING INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

UNITY CHURCH OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

417 Cordelia, Springfield, Il 62703

 Leslie Bradshaw, Minister

 

The Unity Wedding Service is non-traditional, personalized and meaningful.  It has been lovingly designed with beauty, truth and simplicity.  The Unity Church, Minister and Licensed Teachers, are available to both members and non-members for weddings, renewal of vows or special anniversary blessings.  We want your wedding or special ceremony to be as beautiful and meaningful as possible.  We want to help you have a smooth and harmonious experience on your wedding day.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in regard to all points of information listed below:

 

 

          The sanctuary seating capacity is 130, although many of the chairs are currently 

in our social hall.        

                  

                    Birdseed may be distributed after the ceremony and used outside only.     

                     

                      Flowers should be delivered no earlier than one hour before the wedding unless

special receiving arrangements are made.

 

            If flower petals are to be scattered down the aisle, an aisle cover must be used.

         

            The wedding must start on time.  Family and guests must leave after the normal

time of greeting, picture taking and collecting of belongings, as our housekeeper

needs time to clean and be ready for the next activity.

 

          Video/Photographer:  Video taping may be done as you desire.  You should have

all the photos you want.  Permission is given to use cameras from any angle andin

in any part of the actual service as it is taking place.  We do, however, find that

too much activity can distract from the sanctity of the ceremony.

           

            The church can provide small tables for the guest gook, gifts, and for a candle

lighting ceremony.  Should you include the candle lighting as part of your

ceremony, you will need 2 eight or ten inch tapers and 1 large wedding candle. 

If larger candelabrum are desired, they can be rented from an outside source.

                  

       All physical changes to church property must have prior approval and must be

            returned to their original state, immediately following the service.

 

      Thank you for not smoking within the church building.                                 17

 

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR A JOY FILLED WEDDING DAY

UNITY CHURCH OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

 

         

1.     Call the church office at least a week before the wedding to confirm the date, time and any additional details or changes.

 

2.     Bring your license, certificate, candles and guest book to the church office the day before the wedding, if at all possible.  This can lessen the stress and pressure of remembering everything in the last minute rush.

 

3.     Generally, a rehearsal is not necessary.  The simpler a wedding is, the more beautiful.  Unity seeks to focus on the inner meaning of the consecration of the couple involved rather than an outer show that is staged to impress.  A complicated wedding does not insure a good marriage.

 

4.     The minister will consult with you to detail and work out your plans and desires so that your wedding can be all that you envision.  There are some special additions that may be included at your request, such as:

 

               A special address/blessing to both sets of parents at the beginning of the

     ceremony.

 

     Readings that have personal meaning. 

 

     Candle lighting ceremony for the bride and groom. 

 

     Candle lighting ceremony to include any children who are also stepping

                 into new roles as members of one family.   Because so many marriages

     now involve those who have children, a special blessing for the new family

     unit can be done.  This allows children to feel included and involved in

     this important event.

 

     Remember that this is YOUR wedding and you may have it done as YOU

     choose.

 

 

 

 Our prayers and blessings enfold you both as you embark on this part of your life journey.

 

  

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