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		<title>Order for Marriage (inclusive)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An inclusive version of the ORDER FOR MARRIAGE. This order has been adapted from United Church of Christ Book of Worship ORDER FOR MARRIAGE to provide language that may be used for any marriage, regardless of gender. INTRODUCTION The essence of marriage? is a covenanted commitment that has its foundation in the faithfulness of God&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Order for Renewal of the Marriage Covenant</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This order is for couples who are celebrating an anniversary of their marriage or for couples who are celebrating reconciliation in their marriage. If the renewal takes place within a Sunday service of the congregation, it may follow the sermon. The couple may be invited to come forward and stand before the pastor, if they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wedding Guidelines</title>
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		<title>Order for Marriage (traditional, complete)</title>
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		<title>Same Sex Ceremonies</title>
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