UU Weddings & Ceremonies
How can we arrange a wedding or commitment ceremony?
Rev. Terry will make arrangements with members of UUCNC to conduct a wedding or commitment ceremony at no charge, at a mutually agreeable time and place.
Non-members may also make arrangements with Rev. Terry. For them, there is a recommended honorarium, set by the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association, of $300 for the ceremony, plus mileage, and an additional $50 if a rehearsal is needed.
What other ceremonies do Unitarian Universalists celebrate?
Unitarian Universalists celebrate rites of passage at life’s great milestones:
A child dedication service welcomes an infant or young child into the religious community. Though arrangements may be made for a private, family ceremony, a child dedication is usually included in a regular worship service each spring.
Rev. Terry does not charge for any child dedication ceremonies.
A memorial service (rather than a funeral) is often held to celebrate the life of a loved one who has died. Such services are as unique as the individuals they celebrate. Often the family of the deceased teams up with the minister to select the music and readings and to compose the service to reflect the individual’s life and personality. The memorial service usually lasts about an hour and is sometimes followed by a reception.
Rev. Terry will conduct a memorial service for a member of the congregation at no charge, at a mutually agreeable time and place.
Non-members may also make arrangements with Rev. Terry for a memorial service. For them, there is a recommended honorarium, set by the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association, of $200 for the ceremony, plus mileage, and an additional $50 if graveside services are required.
If the ceremony is to be held at the Grange Hall at any time other that the Sunday hours included in the UUCNC lease, an additional rental fee may be required.
If you would like more information on planning a specific ceremony, please see the Contact Us tab for several ways to contact UUCNC or Rev. Terry.