CRES founded 1982  —   Pilgrim Chapel   —   816.753.6719

  This outlines many weddings for which I am the officiant  
   at Pilgrim Chapel. Photographers are welcome everywhere    
   except the chancel. Musicians usually sit on the side in front
   of the first right pew. Let me know if you have questions.
Vern 
The Reverend Vern Barnet, DMn — vern.barnet@gmail.com
 
THE WEDDING ORDER

PREPARATION *
   
 Witnesses (not the couple) sign the marriage documents, side room
One of the couple signs a receipt for the license
INFORMAL INTRODUCTION with Candle-lighting
SPECIAL SEATINGS
 
CEREMONY

PROCESSIONAL

     CONVOCATION
         Welcome by the minister
         Consent and Presentations — parents may stand
    CONTEMPLATION
         Prayer if desired in a religious ceremony
         Reading if desired  — readers may stand
    COMMITMENT
         Exchanging of Vows often from scrolls
         Exchanging rings — and any special rite
    CELEBRATION
         Pronouncement and embrace
         Benediction or Farewell Wish
              ALL STANDING concluding with “AMEN.”

RECESSIONAL
  Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham, at the Park
  Serving all peoples -pilgrimcenterkc.org
      		 The Rev Vern Barnet, DMn Chaplain on call
 * We have found having the witnesses sign the marriage license and certificate before the ceremony makes it easier for the couple to receive greetings, take photos, etc, after the wedding.
     Be sure to take your documents from the altar-table when you leave the Chapel or enlist someone to do this for you.