Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

daisybride Posted: Apr 05, 2004 08:04 PM

Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

Does anyone know if Epsicopalian churches do the unity candle. I am having trouble contacting my priest and I am unsure about this practice. Last time I talked to him he said something about a hand bonding ceremony. Does anyone know what that is? I am very confused.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Apr 05, 2004 08:26 PM

Re: Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

The cathedral (head of the LI diocese) does NOT allow us to do it - but a smaller church might - we were told they follow the ceremony strictly from the book of common prayer - I have a program which lists everything - I don't know anything about a hand bonding ceremony unless it has another name. They do bless the rings I believe as part

daisybride Posted: Apr 05, 2004 08:34 PM

Re: Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

Thank you so much. Could you possibly post what the program lists? Thank you again.

Adrianna Posted: Apr 05, 2004 09:04 PM

Re: Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

Our chuch told us we could have it if we would like to and we are.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Apr 05, 2004 09:15 PM

Re: Episcopalian Services (sorry about the spelling)

The Betrothal

-Opening Exhortation Page 423

-Declaration of Consent Page 424

-Congregational Assent Page 425

-Presentation of the Bride
The Ministry of the Word

-First Lesson: Song of Solomon 2:10-13;
8:6-7

-Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

T-he Holy Gospel: Mark 10:6-9, 13-16

-Homily: The Very Reverend
Dean James Cardone

The Marriage

-Vows of the Bride and Groom Page 427

-Blessing and Exchange of Rings Page 427

-Pronouncement of Marriage Page 428

-The Prayers Page 429

The Blessing of the Marriage

-Prayer of Intercession and Blessing Page 430

-The Peace Page 431

The Holy Communion

-Offertory The Wedding Hymn by Handel
Solo by Erin Cross

-The Great Thanksgiving Page 361

-The Prayer of Consecration Page 362

-The Lord’s Prayer Page 364

-The Breaking of the Bread Page 364

All Baptized Christians who desire to receive the Lord
In his Sacramental Presence are invited to the Altar

-Postcommunion Prayer Page 432

-Blessing and Dismissal