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MADem

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17. The rules say "baptized" Christian. It looks like those are national rules, so

Reply to okasha (Reply #16)

Sat Jul 4, 2015, 12:17 AM

Jul 2015

churches that subscribe to the national rules are down with that.

I think it's a wonderful gesture. It will probably earn them more members over the long haul.

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K&R! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #1

The Episcopalians aren't stupid--it's a moneymaker for them. MADem Jul 2015 #2

Episcopal churches do not marry "church shoppers," okasha Jul 2015 #3

Yes, they do. I will provide you with proof because it would be rude not MADem Jul 2015 #4

That's changed since I left tbe Church, then. okasha Jul 2015 #5

I think it has been this way for quite a while. I attended a wedding of MADem Jul 2015 #6

In my parish one party has to be a member. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #7

Looks like your parish is the exception rather than the rule. MADem Jul 2015 #8

In the diocese of NY the diocese pushes 6 months of counciling. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #9

If they mandate that, it could cut down on the numbers, but I don't think MADem Jul 2015 #10

Personally i think renting a church out is wrong. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #11

I don't. I think it's a welcoming gesture. MADem Jul 2015 #12

They should do the 6 month counciling thing. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #13

I think it depends on the couple. Are we talking two nineteen year olds, or MADem Jul 2015 #14

In my parish every couple goes through it but you make a good point. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #15

In my diocese, okasha Jul 2015 #16

The rules say "baptized" Christian. It looks like those are national rules, so MADem Jul 2015 #17

That is evidently the current rule. okasha Jul 2015 #18