Sacramental Life
Christ Church Frederica welcomes members and the wider community to mark life’s sacred moments—weddings, baptisms, and funerals—within its historic and holy spaces.
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Weddings at Christ Church, Frederica
Marriage is a holy union and a lifelong covenant rooted in God's love. It begins with your commitment to one another and grows throughout your lives as you intentionally love, support, and mature together in God's presence. Your wedding is a sacred celebration of this commitment, marking the beginning of a shared journey and the promises you make to one another.
By marrying within the Church, you acknowledge God's presence in your relationship and entrust your marriage to God's care. Before God and your faith community, you exchange vows and receive God's grace and blessing to sustain your lifelong commitment. As a sacrament, marriage is an outward and visible sign of God's love at work in your lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Christ Church, Frederica, we are honored to celebrate the sacred covenant of marriage with our parish community. Priority for scheduling weddings is given to members of Christ Church; however, non-members may also be married here under certain circumstances, as outlined in our Wedding Guide. We invite you to explore the guide to learn more about our approach to marriage preparation, wedding planning, and celebrating this sacred occasion.
Weddings may be scheduled throughout the Church year except during Advent, Lent, Holy Week, the first week of Easter, and on any major secular holiday weekend.
We are generally able to schedule weddings with at least six months’ notice and no more than 18 months in advance. Premarital counseling is required of all couples.
Getting Started
Please download this helpful guide to Weddings at Christ Church and contact our Wedding Coordinator to begin your marriage journey with us.
Baptisms at Christ Church
Baptism is the primary sacrament of the Church and the foundation of the Christian life. Through baptism, we are welcomed into the Body of Christ and called to live as followers of Jesus. Baptism is offered to people of all ages, from infants to adults.
At Christ Church, baptisms are typically celebrated on several feast days throughout the year that the wider Church recognizes as especially appropriate for this sacrament:
- All Saints Day (or the Sunday after), typically around November 1
- Baptism of our Lord Sunday, typically the Sunday after January 6
- Easter Vigil or Easter Day, which fall in March or April depending upon the year
- Pentecost, which is 50 days after Easter, and often in June or late May
- Whenever the Bishop visits
- Other dates for good cause and in collaboration with parish clergy
- Baptisms are not offered during the season of Lent
Baptism includes a period of preparation for the baptismal candidate or, in the case of infants and young children, their parents or guardians. If you are interested in being baptized or having your child baptized, we invite you to speak with a member of the clergy.
Funerals at Christ Church, Frederica
The death of a loved one can be one of the most stressful and traumatic times in our lives. At Christ Church we seek to be a source of comfort and strength during those times.
All members at Christ Church have the ability to have their funeral service here. Under certain circumstances, non members may have a funeral service for a loved one.
We have developed this guide that may assist you in the planning of a funeral service at Christ Church. You can download the Liturgical Appendix here.
The first step in your planning should be to reach out to a member of the Clergy. For questions about burial in the cemetery or our columbarium, reach out to our Cemetery Superintendent, Harrison Branch. You may reach him by email at harry@ccfssi.org or by phone, at 912-638-8683, Ext. 105.