You are invited to

Blessing
Ceremony

Catherine & Oleksandr

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Saturday, May 3

11:00 AM

Central Lutheran Church Chapel

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"We would be honored to have you join us for a special blessing ceremony as we begin this new chapter together."

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Details

Ceremony Details

Date & Time

Saturday, May 3

11:00 AM

Location

Central Lutheran Church Chapel

1604 W Yakima Ave

Yakima, Washington 98902

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Order of Service

Ceremony Program

  1. 11:00 AM

    Prelude

    Guests are seated · Instrumental music plays

  2. 11:05 AM

    Processional

    Catherine & Oleksandr enter

  3. 11:08 AM

    Welcome & Opening Greeting

    Officiant

  4. 11:12 AM

    Opening Prayer

    Officiant

  5. 11:16 AM

    First Scripture Reading

    Reader 1 · Psalm or Old Testament

  6. 11:20 AM

    Hymn

    Congregation

  7. 11:25 AM

    Second Scripture Reading

    Reader 2 · New Testament / Epistle

  8. 11:29 AM

    Homily

    Officiant · Pastoral message over the couple

  9. 11:45 AM

    Blessing of the Rings

    The rings are blessed as a symbol of unending love

  10. 11:49 AM

    Lighting of the Unity Candle

    Two flames become one · A prayer of union

  11. 11:53 AM

    Prayers of Intercession

    Officiant · Prayers over the couple and their new life

  12. 11:56 AM

    The Lord's Prayer

    All together

  13. 11:58 AM

    Closing Hymn

    Congregation

  14. 12:00 PM

    Benediction & Recessional

    Closing blessing · Ceremony concludes