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The Christian life is marked by a variety of passages, however, the primary passage is made in the waters of baptism.
Here is the beginning of the passage into life with God in Christ Jesus. Here is the sacrament of our identity as children of God. Although the baptismal bath is a once-in-a-lifetime passage, the sacrament of baptism gives shape to each day of the Christian’s life.
Baptism is considered a rite of initation into the Christian family. In baptism, a person is washed clean in water and then sealed with oil as a symbol of Christ's claim on us.
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At the time of death, the Christian community comes together to give thanks to God for the life of the deceased and to celebrate the promise of resurrection to life eternal. We gather around Word and Sacrament in this time to hear the words of comfort that God has for us in an interweaving of God's story with our story. |
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Marriage is a gift of God and it is intended for the mutual joy and enrichment of those who enter into this covenant. In Genesis 2, we hear God say that it is not good for humans to be alone, so God made us to be in relationship with one another. Jesus affirmed the covenant of marriage in the Gospels and gave himself as an example of perfect love. As two people come together to join themselves to each other, the vows that they make are made publically so that their covenant with one another becomes publically accountable and can be protected and sustained by the community.
As a part of preparation for marriage, a series of pre-marital counseling sessions with one of the Pastors is required for the enrichment of the relationship of those wishing to be married.
If you wish to have your wedding here at Trinity, please contact the church office. |
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