Plan
your wedding at the Coleman Memorial Chapel
Throughout
the years many have exchanged vows of love and
commitment to each other in beautiful wedding ceremonies at the
Coleman Memorial Chapel.
COLEMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
1980 Furnace Hills Pike
Lititz Pa 17543
(717) 626-6933
Pastor-Rev Russell Hobbs
Weddings at the Chapel must be scheduled with the minister. A wedding at the Coleman Memorial Chapel is understood as a union between a man and a woman. We do not perform same sex marriages or conduct ceremonies that honor those unions. The Board will rely on the wisdom, prudence and judgement of the minister in this matter.
Weddings are held in the Chapel for church members and their immediate families. An exception will be made for others at the discretion of the minister, board and the current caretaker’s. The Board will rely on the discretion of the minister for these exceptions. The minister will present the information to the board members for their perusal and input.
Our minister and/or another approved clergy may conduct the wedding.
Prospective couples are encouraged to attend Chapel services on Sundays to see the building.
An appointment must be made with the pastor or caretakers to see the Chapel and its buildings at other times.
The Chapel may only be opened a maximum of three (3) times to accommodate the preparation of the wedding. The arrangements for these times must be made with the caretakers or pastor.
Important: Counseling sessions must be held with our minister and the number of sessions is at his discretion. If other arrangements for counseling are made, they must be in agreement with the minister.
The wedding rehearsal time must be set and adhered to by the wedding party. The rehearsal will be for one (1) hour. The officiating pastor will conduct the wedding rehearsal. ALL program aspects of the wedding must be discussed and cleared by the pastor 30 days prior to the wedding date.
PRIOR TO THE WEDDING
· The Sunday school room may be used by the men to change.
· The nursery room located downstairs may be used by the women.
· The room where the speaker system is located is for church staff only.
· The speaker system may be turned on by the caretakers and minister only.
· NO confetti or rice may be thrown. Only birdseed can be used.
· All decoration used in the wedding must be removed by the couple/family.
· No tacks may be used in doors, walls or pews.
· Oil lamps may NOT be used.
· The altar table may be moved.
· The pulpit may be moved to the side/not down.
· The flags may NOT be moved.
· The bi-fold doors may NOT be opened.
· The chairs beside the altar table and in the chancel may be moved.
· Candelabras may be rented for a fee of $50.00. They must have plastic put under them
and the base and covered with a drape cloth.
· Information on the wall registers may NOT be moved.
· Any decorations already in place may NOT be moved. An example of this would be decorations
installed for the Christmas season. These as well as others are NOT to be disturbed.
· All decorations to be used must be pre-approved.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· The seating capacity of the Chapel is approximately 125.
· The drive in front of the Chapel must be kept open for emergencies.
· NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN THE CHAPEL.
· Sunday weddings are to be held at the discretion of the minister, board and caretakers.
· Any variances or fees will be at the discretion of the minister and the board for Sunday weddings.
· Members may use any Chapel facilities. The kitchen and pavilion are for use by members only.
Use of the pavilion must be scheduled with minister/caretakers.
· The wedding party or their guests may NOT use the Chapel office.
· NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON PREMISES.
· NO FOOD OR DRINK ARE PERMITTED IN THE CHAPEL.
· Contact Pastor Hobbs at (717) 572-0532 and leave a voice mail message if you have difficulty reaching him at the church office.
$500.00 Use of Chapel & Ministers Fee
100.00 Caretakers (This includes the preparation, clean-up etc)
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$600.00 Total price.
The deposit of $100.00 is required when the date is set and the balance of $500.00 is required one (1) month prior to the wedding.
The organist fee must be negotiated with our organist.
We at Coleman Memorial Chapel invite you to attend our services on Sunday beginning at 10:15AM.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness in adhering to these regulations.
They are designed to maintain the beauty of this historic landmark.
May the Lord richly bless your lives together as you seek to follow Him in your journey together.
The Executive Board of Coleman Memorial Chapel
Adopted by the Executive Committee- May, 1995
· Revised-November,2002