Weddings at Christ Church Pompton

We would be honored to celebrate your wedding. Christ Church is a place where two people who love each other, any two people, come before God and their community to make promises they intend to keep. If that sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to talk.

The Building
Our 1908 neo-gothic church seats 175 comfortably. It is, frankly, stunning, especially at dusk or later, when we can line the pews with candlelight. For smaller gatherings of 25 or fewer, our Choir (the front of the church) offers something even more intimate and equally beautiful.

The Liturgy (The way things happen)
The Episcopal Church is a liturgical church. The way things happen is ancient, beautiful, and largely non-negotiable, which is part of what makes it beautiful. Our Church has set forth the content of its services after careful, scripturally-based review using language that is meaningful and elegant. Alternative prayers, vows, and readings will not be used. Additionally, since the liturgy identifies the ring(s) as the physical symbol for the union, competing symbols — unity candles, etc. — cannot be accommodated. The officiating priest will review the liturgy, arrange the details of the service with you both, and lead the rehearsal. We strongly encourage participation in the ceremony by family and friends. Typical forms of this participation are doing one of the scripture readings, leading a psalm, or leading the prayers for the couple. Click here to download a copy of the liturgy.

If either person has been previously divorced
We will need the Bishop's consent, which is routine but requires at least a month. Please plan accordingly and let us know early.

A note on Holy Communion
We love the Eucharist, but at weddings where many guests may be Roman Catholic or otherwise unable to receive, we generally recommend against it. We're happy to discuss this with you.

Music and Flowers
Our musicians and florist will serve your wedding. This isn't a restriction; it's a gift. They know the building, they know the acoustics, and they will make it gorgeous.

Cost
For non-members, the fee includes the time the officiating priest will spend with you, an honorarium for our organist, an honorarium for the Altar Guild who will assist with the details before and during the wedding, cleaning, service booklets, administrative costs and utilities, and, quite frankly, a much needed boost for the ongoing upkeep of Christ Church Pompton. To ensure that Christ Church is here to uplift the spirits of couples for the next 200 years and beyond, it is appropriate that you join hands with those who have made this place available, even as you join hands with each other on your wedding day.

A Friendly Word
We do one thing here, and we do it well: a sacred, joyful, candlelit liturgy in a building that was made for exactly this. If that's what you want, call us. If your vision involves elements we haven't mentioned here, this may not be the right venue, and that's okay. We're happy to help you think through what you're seeking. To begin a conversation, contact Maureen in our office 973 835-2207 or christchurchpomptonoffice@gmail.com She will find a date convenient for the two of you so that you can share with Fr. Dave.