Weddings are a holy form of worship at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, 

as well as a joyous celebration of love and commitment between two people.

It is a beautiful moment. A couple stands before a congregation of family and friends. 

They make lifelong promises to one another and maybe exchange rings. In a moment, their lives are changed. 

The two who have entered separately leave as one, joined together in marriage.

Christian marriage is not a sacrament in The United Methodist Church, but those who choose to marry enter into “a sacred covenant reflecting the Baptismal Covenant” (The United Methodist Book of Worship 115), and more specifically “a sacred covenant reflecting Christ’s covenant with the church” (The United Methodist Hymnal 864).

A service of Christian marriage in The United Methodist Church is a worship service similar to a

typical Sunday service. In addition to the elements specific to marriage, there is a time of gathering

and greeting, scripture readings and a sermon, prayers and songs, a time for response to God’s

word that may include the sacrament of Holy Communion, and a sending forth.

Direct any inquiries to the Church Office Administrator at office@mtsylvan.org.