Weddings

If you would like to enquire about getting married in the Church of St John the Evangelist Abram please call Jessica Hughes on 01942 866170 for more information.

How do you qualify to be married at Abram Church?

In England and Wales every resident of a parish is entitled to marry in her/his parish church. However if one or both of you is divorced then you can be remarried here only at the discretion of the Vicar.

If you contact Jessica, you can start the conversation regarding your wishes and requirements. If one or both of you live outside the parish then you can qualify to marry here by:

Worshipping here on a regular basis or having a connection with the church in one or more of the following:

  • I was Baptised in the parish
  • I have been Confirmed and my Confirmation is entered in a register belonging to a church or chapel in the parish
  • My parent or grandparent was Married in the parish by a Church of England Service
  • I have had my usual place of residence in the parish for at least 6 months (this can apply whether or not you or your parent(s) are still resident in the parish)
  • I have habitually attended public worship at Church of England services in the parish for at least 6 months
  • My parent has habitually attended public worship at Church of England services in the parish for at least 6 months during my lifetime

In the Church of England Marriage Measure a parent means: parent of either a legitimate or an illegitimate child; or an adoptive parent (This requires legal adoption); or a person “Who has undertaken the care and upbringing” of another person.

To view the marriage service at The Church of St John the Evangelist, Abram click here.

 

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