Perhaps another way to say it is, “Why do I want to be married at Zion? Why not simply have a civil ceremony?” All of the attire, pageantry and festivity which we normally associate with weddings can be present without the wedding actually being a worship service officiated by a minister of the Gospel. There is a difference between Christian and civil ceremonies.
A Christian wedding involves: · Vows taken before God · Scriptural teaching and references which pertain to Christians · A commitment to build their marriage upon biblical teachings. In a Christian wedding, the vows and covenant a couple makes to God are as important as the vows and covenant they make to each other. Just as Believers try to live out their faith in all aspects of life, in a Christian wedding, a couple must have the intentional desire to build their marriage on their personal faith in God and upon the teachings of His Word. If you are confused or uncertain as to what a personal commitment to Jesus Christ really means, the pastor will be eager to talk about these things with you. All of us are growing in our faith. None of us have “arrived.” The key question is, “Have you begun, or are you willing to begin, the journey of faith?” If not, then a civil ceremony might be every bit as meaningful for you as a religious ceremony.
1. Review our
Wedding Policies2. Fill out our
Wedding Request FormIf you plan to use a Zion • Clear Lake pastor to officiate your wedding, no additional information is required in your request; if you plan to use your own officiant, please provide the following in the 'Additional information' field:
- Officiant's name
- Officiant's contact information
- Current location of church where they are serving, if applicable
3. A Zion • Clear Lake wedding coordinator will be in touch with you to confirm your date
Additional requirements depend on who is officiating your wedding and are laid out in our Wedding Policies
