Marriage

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Christian marriage is the God-ordained covenantal union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.

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The process:

1. Intention-to-marry forms need to be given to the church with a minimum of eight weeks notice from the intended date of the wedding.

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2. We require a minimum of six weeks marriage counselling to be undertaken by the couple intending to marry.

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3. The couple intending to marry should also complete the Christianity Explored course.

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4. Marriages are conducted by a celebrant registered with the Australian government and are registered with the Department of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

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5. Marriages are conducted under the rites of the Christian Community Churches of Australia and it will be considered a Christian wedding with the following components:

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a. An explanation of the nature and purpose of Christian Marriage.

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b. A call for possible objections or a public opportunity for families to endorse, support and give their blessing to the marriage.

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c. There will be a selected Bible reading, and a message by the celebrant based on the Bible.

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d. The giving of vows including the presence of witnesses, intention questions and declaration of covenantal promises.

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e. The exchanging of rings or similar actions.

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f. Prayer for or blessing upon the couple

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g. A declaration that the couple are married firstly according to God’s Law and secondly according to Commonwealth Australian law.

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h. The signing of the marriage register.