Congratulations!

Planning a wedding can be both joyous and stressful! Here is some initial, necessary information as you start the process:

First, reservations for church facilities are on a first-come, first-serve  basis.  Community Church marries couples who are members or regular attendees of our church (Any others are based on pastoral discretion and availability.).

Second, the Pastoral Staff will then be consulted.  We will try to honor requests for specific pastors, however, please realize this is not always possible.  This next notice is very important: please wait for final confirmation that both the church and a pastor are available before making further plans.

The Pastoral Staff desires to thoroughly prepare each couple for married life. They want to promote lasting marriages under God and establish healthy, spiritual families.  To facilitate pre-marital counseling, our pastors look for a minimum of 4 months between the first premarital appointment and the wedding date.  The pastors will guide you through a personalized, thorough preparation process of at least four premarital counseling sessions utilizing Biblical instruction, premarital inventories and intensive education.  Part of that process will be exploring your spiritual life and your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, individually and as a couple.  In seeking to establish a marriage relationship based on God's design and purpose, couples are encouraged to pursue sexual purity and maintain separate living arrangements up to the date of the wedding.  If you are divorced, your divorce must be final for at least one year.

Third, if the pastor agrees to conduct your ceremony, the final steps will be taken to finalize the date on the calendar.  The Wedding Coordinator, in consultation with the pastor, will contact you regarding the steps to come!

We take these steps to make your wedding day, and ultimately your marriage, an incredible experience both for you and as a testimony to God. 

Here is information about hours and fees:

Wedding rehearsals may be scheduled at the following times:  Thursdays 5:00 p.m. or Fridays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  The use of the facility on the wedding day will include ninety minutes before the start of the wedding ceremony.  The use of the facility cannot exceed 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays, due to the necessary time needed to prepare for our evening service.  Weddings may be scheduled at the following times:  Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. or Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All facility and ceremonial fees are due one week before the day of the wedding.  A $100 deposit is due in order to reserve the church.  Checks can be made payable to "Community Church Ministries."  The total fee will be discussed with you when you meet with the Wedding Coordinator.

Here is additional useful information regarding the building:

Our Worship Center seats approximately 650 people.  The main aisle is approximately 70 feet long.  There are 5 stairs from the main aisle to the platform.  Separate rooms are available for changing areas, photos or smaller ceremonies as coordinated in advance with the Wedding Coordinator.

More questions? We're here to answer further questions and help you in any way we can to make this a very special time for you.  We are blessed to have a Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Lisa Koopman.  Feel free to contact her via e-mail at weddings@community-church.com.