Weddings at Saint Matthew's
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The Sacrament of Marriage
St. Matthew’s Church, Jamestown, Rhode Island Dearly beloved: We have come together in the presence of God to witness and bless the joining together of these two people in Holy Matrimony. The bond and covenant of marriage was established by God in creation, and our Lord Jesus Christ adorned this manner of life by his presence and first miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. It signifies to us the mystery of the union between Christ and the Church, and Holy Scripture commends it to be honored among all people. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 423) Congratulations on your engagement! St. Matthew’s is a parish of the Episcopal Church, which considers holy matrimony a sacramental rite - not just a ceremonial or legal formality but a way to receive God’s blessing upon your marriage. It is a religious service, and it is the most important part of your wedding day. Our hope is that your wedding preparation and service will be spiritually meaningful to you, so that your vows, made in the presence of God and those you love and who love you, will be written on your hearts for a lifetime. Click here for our Wedding Information Packet Click here for our Wedding Information Form Click here for our Declaration of Intention for Marriage Form Contact Information Dale Caswell, Parish Administrator: [email protected] Church Office : 401-423-1762 Elle Roy, Wedding Coordinator: [email protected] Coastal Creative Consulting 404-797-8471 "Our wedding at St. Matthew's was wonderful. Our Priest Kevin worked with us to plan every detail of the event, music and ceremony - no detail was left out. The altar guild saw to the smallest of details. It was a special day for us, our family and our friends. After the wedding, many of our family and friends commented on how our wedding was wonderfully magical and spiritually filled. You could feel God's presence at St. Matthew's and His blessing bestowed on our marriage." (Richard & Deb Lawler) |
Photos above by Susan McCormick
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