Ceremony Resources

Service of Holy Union: by Ted Braun: This service was adapted from the United Church of Christ Book of Worship Order for Marriage for the Holy Union of Rev. Braun's daughter and her partner in 1989. Names have been replaced by underscores to aid officients in inserting the names of the uniting partners. [Click here to view PDF]
Service of Marriage: by John Hall: This service was also adapted from the United Church of Christ Book of Worship Order for Marriage. It uses the word marriage throughout to refer to the relationship being honored and solemnized, and includes a statement referring to the legal term of civil union. [Click here to view PDF]
Service of Commitment: by Lois Happe: This is a more secular union service, suitable for those who seek a service with fewer religious references. [Click here to view PDF]