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Weddings
Thank you for your interest in having your wedding at Mariemont Community Church. We look forward to serving couples planning to join together in a lasting marriage that reflects God’s design.
Please read all the information below at MCC before contacting us. Below you'll find our policies, fees, application and preferred contact methods. We truly wish we could handle your initial calls personally, but it is not practical for us. The best way for you to start the process is to understand and follow the guide below. |
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Pastor Denis & Marianne
as they renew marriage vows on their 25th Wedding Anniversary |
Dear Engaged Couple,
Congratulations! We are honored that you are considering our beautiful and historic Chapel for your wedding day. Our goal is to help you have a wonderful day. More importantly, we want to help you build a marriage that will last a lifetime!
Researchers have found that marital satisfaction and longevity are greatest for couples who purposefully prepare for marriage and follow God’s wisdom expressed in the Scriptures. At MCC, we seek to partner with you for the future success of your new family. With an MCC mentor couple, couples to be married in the Chapel complete a comprehensive marital preparation process. This process includes several components that take about four to six months to complete. We ask that you schedule your wedding accordingly.
So what does this preparation process look like? First, you’ll review the wedding policy and complete an application form to determine your preferred date. If the date is open, you’ll meet for an interview with one of our pastors. This is a chance for us to learn more about you and your situation. After that, you will take a pre-marital inventory created specifically for your relationship. Inventories are available for first-time marriages, blended families, and later-in-life marriages.
Next, you will be assigned to a pre-marital mentor couple. You’ll meet with your couple for six to eight 2-hour sessions. Our experience has been that this process significantly reduces divorce, because you are prepared for the expectations and challenges of marriage, and equipped with skills for communication, conflict resolution, prayer, forgiveness, and acceptance of your partner.
... marriage and growth as a couple best takes place in spiritual community.Once you’ve completed these sessions, you’ll meet with the pastor who will officiate at your wedding. Together, you’ll plan details and ensure a personal ceremony that reflects your unique relationship and personalities. If you are currently attending another church, we will normally direct you to your current pastor for your marriage ceremony. Our belief is that marriage and growth as a couple best takes place in spiritual community. Having your chosen spiritual leaders supervise your marriage preparation is far more important than the building you use!
If you are not currently part of a church community, we ask that you attend our church and become involved in our spiritual community during your marriage preparation. Regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey, exploring or following Jesus, this is a critical aspect of your preparation.
Today’s divorce statistics have scared many couples and resulted in one of the greatest demographic shifts in history. Over 5 million couples live together without a marriage commitment. Unfortunately, the failure rate of these relationships is even higher. Even after marriage, these couples experience a much higher rate of divorce.
God instituted marriage as a committed relationship between one man and one woman. It is the one and only relationship in which sex was intended to be enjoyed. As a result, we ask the couples we prepare for marriage to abstain from all sexual activity until their wedding day. The Scriptures and modern, scientific research show this is correlated with higher marriage satisfaction and longevity. We realize this is a counter-cultural choice, but we are absolutely certain it will bless your marriage.
Similar marriage ministries around the country report success rates exceeding 80%. In the past eight years, using these marital preparation principles, my wife Marianne and I have enjoyed working with about 25 couples. So far, none of these marriages have resulted in divorce. Similar ministries around the country report success rates exceeding 80%. God’s wisdom really does work, and we hope that we have the opportunity to serve you as you prepare for marriage.
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Marianne & Denis at the reception for their 25th Wedding Anniversary
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As you spend many hours and resources planning your wedding day, may you also invest to build a marriage that will last a lifetime!
In Christ,
Pastor Denis Beausejour
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Eligibility — Because requests for use of the chapel exceed capacity, members of MCC, regular attendees, and their families receive priority. We desire to serve residents of the Village of Mariemont, as well as former residents and members, as capacity allows. Premarital Counseling — Marital satisfaction and longevity are greatest for couples who purposefully prepare for marriage. For this reason, we ask couples to complete a four to six month, comprehensive marriage preparation process. (See Pastor's letter for details.) Dates for chapel use should be planned accordingly.
Premarital Purity — God instituted marriage as a committed relationship between one man and one woman. It is the only relationship in which sex was intended to be enjoyed. For this reason, we ask that couples abstain from sexual activity until their wedding day.
Wedding Ceremony — MCC pastors officiate at weddings in the Chapel unless other arrangements are approved. Your officiating pastor will meet with you to help plan your ceremony and approve all service details.
Scheduling — Weddings are scheduled by the church administrator once all paperwork and deposits are received. Please observe arrival, set-up and cleaning times. Another wedding or event may be scheduled on the same day.
Chapel Fees — Fees are subject to change periodically. Costs will be confirmed for each wedding in writing. Music, flowers, and photography are the responsibility of the couple. (Inquiries.)
Exceptions — Exceptions to these policies must be approved by the Senior Pastor.
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Many couples desire to use the chapel and we wish we could handle all of the first contact calls personally.
To give you the best answers, our preferred method of initial contact is our email form. In your email, please let us know: - Your name,
- relationship to the couple,
- preferred wedding dates,
- contact information,
- your questions,
- and the best time to reach you should we decide to return your inquiry by phone.
Click here for the Contact page.
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If you've read the welcome and policy online, you're ready to initiate
the process of having your wedding ceremony at Mariemont Community
Church. Please download, print and complete the Wedding Information
form. Please help speed the process and secure your date by filling out the form completely.
Download the wedding form (PDF)
Mail the form to:
Weddings
Mariemont Community Church
3908 Plainville Road
Mariemont, OH 45227
Someone from our wedding ministry will contact you after your form is reviewed.
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MCC Event Calendar
Upcoming events
- MCC - Sunday Service
September 05, 2010 (10:00 am)
September 5th we will have an all family service at 10am.- The Well
September 08, 2010 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
The Well is a weekly time to be refreshed through worship, the Word prayer and contemplation.- Friday Men's Study
September 10, 2010 (6:30 am)
Bible Study and Fellowship
- MCC - Sunday Service
September 12, 2010 (10:00 am)
Erin Page, one of our members, will look at some old leaders of Israel and how they experienced God as a fortress and safe tower.- JOY in the Morning kick-off
September 14, 2010 (9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Women's bible study. Child care available
- The Well
September 15, 2010 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
The Well is a weekly time to be refreshed through worship, the Word prayer and contemplation.- Men's Retreat
September 17, 2010(0:00 - midnight) - September 19, 2010 (1:00 am)
Location: Higher Ground Retreat Center
- Friday Men's Study
September 17, 2010 (6:30 am)
Bible Study and Fellowship
- Speaking the Truth in Love
September 18, 2010 (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
- MCC - Sunday Service
September 19, 2010 (10:00 am)
Erin Page, one of our members, will look at some old leaders of Israel and how they experienced God as a fortress and safe tower.
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