The Federation > Church Order > iv. Worship, Sacraments, and Ceremonies > Article 63. Marriage

The Word of God teaches that marriage is a union between one man and one woman.

The consistory shall ensure that the members of the congregation marry only in the Lord, and that the ministers - as authorized by the consistory - solemnize only such marriages as are in accordance with the Word of God.

The solemnization of a marriage may take place either in a private ceremony or in a public worship service. The adopted Form for the Solemnization of Marriage shall be used.

Church Order

iv. Worship, Sacraments, and Ceremonies

• Article 52. Worship Services
• Article 53. Days of Commemoration
• Article 54. Days of Prayer
• Article 55. Psalms and Hymns
• Article 56. Administration of Sacraments
• Article 57. Baptism
• Article 58. Schools
• Article 59. Baptism of Adults
• Article 60. Lord's Supper
• Article 61. Admission to the Lord's Supper
• Article 62. Attestations
• Article 63. Marriage
• Article 64. Church Records
• Article 65. Funerals