Provided by the Methodist Church, United Kingdom Also available, in full, on the Methodist Church UK website From Worship Words Editor – While I want to make same-sex wedding services accessible, they do not always include inclusive language. I have attempted to bracket language that is not inclusive; make substitutions as you deem important. Ready-to-print […]
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Inclusive Universal Wedding Service, UK
Universal Wedding Service This service was initially compiled in 2016 for use throughout the United Reformed Church of Great Britain, specifically designed to be used with same-sex couples. It has been adapted in 2021 using inclusive language. Complete script ready-to-download: Universal Inclusive Wedding Service Order of Service Welcome This is the day that God has […]
Read full textReaffirmation of wedding vows
Do we reaffirm? Renew? Re-charge? Re-ignite? Re-commit? What words can contain gratitude for years of commitment past? What words express our hope of continued love and fidelity for years to come? This service, created by Ana Gobledale for use in London,weaves together words from numerous sources. It includes vows, blessing of wedding rings, and an […]
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Written and compiled by Ana & Tod Gobledale, UK Universal Wedding Service (ready-to-print) PDF Universal Wedding Service (ready-to-print) WORD Weddings are for everyone! Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, straight, queer, intersex, heterosexual, women, men, non-church goers, people blending religious traditions, infertile people… weddings are for everyone in love and ready to commit! Wedding services/celebrations can provide a […]
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This wedding was held in Washington State, USA, soon after same-sex marriage became legal. The couple had been waiting for more than a decade. The names have been changed. Outline of Service Welcome Prayer Scripture Reading Purpose of Marriage Words of Intention – lawfully free & willing to create this “intentional family” Sharing: a […]
Read full textWedding for two women, Tod Gobledale USA
This wedding ceremony united two women in holy matrimony, declaring them married in the eyes of God and their families. It preceded the legalization of same-sex-marriage in the USA. I was serving a United Church of Christ congregation in the Seattle area in 2009 when I officiated at this wedding ceremony. Of the two parties […]
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