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Wedding Ministry
Looking for a wedding officiate in the Toronto, GTA region of Ontario? Spirit Renewal Ministries provides a specialized wedding ministry to couples. Each wedding service is shaped to reflect the needs of the bride and groom and their families, and special attention is paid to the religious and spiritual aspects of the ceremony. Each marriage ceremony is custom developed according to the couple's unique situation.
Prior to Your Wedding
Responsibilities of the Bride and Groom
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Obtain a site to conduct the wedding ceremony. If the ceremony is to be held outdoors, an alternative site must be procured in the event of inclement weather.
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For those getting married in Ontario, visit the web site for the Province of Ontario that describes the process, including the requirements to obtain a marriage licence.
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If you have other questions about getting married in Ontario, contact Service Ontario at www.ServiceOntario.ca . You can also call the Office of the Registrar General in Toronto at 416-325-8305 or outside Toronto (toll-free) at 1-800-461-2156.
Spirit Renewal Ministries Wedding Services
- Pastoral Visit with the couple.
- Marriage counselling, as required (Up to two sessions).
- Preparation of sample wedding services to be reviewed by the couple.
- Wedding Consultation: Ongoing telephone support as needed.
- Finalization of wedding vows, with input from the couple.
- For couples wishing to do so, working with the couple to incorporate some second language elements into the service (German, Portuguese, French).
- Wedding Rehearsal, with minister present.
- Services of minister (One hour prior to the wedding, the wedding ceremony, and thirty minutes following ceremony).
- Completion and submission of government registration paperwork.
- Follow up pastoral call to the couple.
We respond as partners in bringing faith, hope, and new life to the world. We believe that God is love and is the source and ground for life and the transformation of life. This ministry is thankful for your financial support which helps us as we respond to urgent needs in the local and international ministries to which we are called to serve.