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After a civil ceremony, many couples also want a service in church. We encourage you to come to a Sunday service and talk to a member of the clergy, so that we can get to know each other.

Wedding Blessings

Many couples who have had a civil wedding decide they would also like to dedicate their marriage to God in church soon afterwards.  A couple can have their marriage blessed in church, whether married in the UK or abroad, and for couples who marry abroad, it can be a way of ensuring more family and friends can celebrate the marriage if they were unable to travel to another country for the legal marriage.

We are also able to offer a service of prayer and dedication after a civil partnership.

Same sex couples

As members of Inclusive Church, and One Body we love to celebrate everyone in the St John’s community and congregation. We are delighted to support same-sex couples in celebrating an important mile-stone in their relationship through a personalised service of prayer and dedication after a civil marriage or partnership. We encourage you to talk to the clergy and discuss the possibilities of a service that fits within the guidelines of the Church of England, reflecting both the spiritual and meaningful commitment you have made. The guidelines are currently being rewritten (as of 2023) so please do be encouraged!