Here you will find information about weddings (gay and straight), commitment ceremonies, baptisms, confirmation, becoming a member of the church, and holding memorial or funeral services at our church. You do not need to be a member to request or participate in any of these rituals.

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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.
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This order is for couples who are celebrating an anniversary of their marriage or for couples who are celebrating reconciliation in their marriage.
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A church wedding is first and foremost a service of worship, celebrating a sacred covenant between the partners, “an honorable estate, instituted of God, and signifying the mystical union which exists between Christ and the Church.” While it is appropriate that the wedding service reflect the interests and needs of the couple, the service should also conform to certain standards of Christian faith and worship.
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The traditional version of the ORDER FOR MARRIAGE. This order is the complete version from the United Church of Christ Book of Worship ORDER FOR MARRIAGE.

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Anyone of any age can be baptized at our church. We recognize all Christian baptism, and so if you have already been baptized you cannot be “re-baptized.” We will be glad to accept you as a member. Baptisms are usually held publicly, during the regular Sunday worship service. If infants or children are to be baptized we usually require that the family be active participants in the life of our church.

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Same sex couples are welcome to hold their weddings or commitment ceremonies here at First Church. The state of Massachusetts has a residency requirement for same sex couples seeking legal marriage, but a wedding ceremony and a marriage in the eyes of God and the church, or a commitment ceremony, are possible for couples who live out of state.

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The Pastor teaches our Confirmation Class. Most teens make their confirmation at the end of their 9th grade year, but unconfirmed older teens are welcome to participate in the class too. Adult members are usually not received by confirmation. E-mail the Pastor if you are interested in being confirmed.

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