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Wedding Information |
| Church Rental |
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MEMO: Wedding, Date |
| Wedding Coordinator Fee |
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Due three months prior to the ceremony date. |
Sexton Fee |
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Due three months prior to the ceremony date. |
| Minister Fee |
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Please discuss fees directly with the Minister you select. |
| Organist Fee Chimer Fee |
Separate |
You may discuss your music options with our Director of Music, Janet Grant. Please contact Janet directly to make arrangements for your wedding music, and if you would like to hire a chimer to ring the bells for your ceremony. Janet Grant12 Pardon Tucker Place Jamestown, RI 02835 (401) 423-0515 music@channingchurch.org |
Reservations:
To reserve the church for your ceremony please contact Channing's Wedding Coordinator, Michele Dubuc, by email: weddings@channingchurch.org or by phone at: (401) 846-0643. Michele is available to meet with you to see the church, and will assist you thorough out the planning process, the rehearsal, and on your special day.
Minister:
Below are two local ministers who perform ceremonies frequently at Channing Memorial Church. You are welcome to bring your own officiate or minister to perform the ceremony.
Rev. Charles Flagg (Unitarian Universalist)
PHONE: (401) 423-2649
EMAIL: CFFlagg@aol.com
Rev. Lark d’Helen (Multi-Faith)
PHONE: (401) 497-4073
EMAIL: larkdhelen@cox.net
Center Aisle:
The center aisle length is 72 feet; it is approximately 58 inches wide (pew end to pew end). There are 22 rows of pews on each side and seating capacity for approximately 425 persons.
Pictures of our historic Sanctuary (Link to "Our Sacred Space-Sanctuary Matt Cohen Photography: http://www.channingchurch.org/Sacred_Space/cohen.html
Parking Facilities:
The B.P.O Elks Lodge in Newport is next door to the church. Please call and make parking arrangements with them directly: (401) 846-0815, extension 2, Hall Rentals . In order to accommodate wedding parties the Elks must have the request no earlier than 30 days prior to the event. There is a fee for use.
Our Wedding Coordinator will provide you with a map of available free street parking, along with nearby lots that charge reasonable rates.
There is also an excellent wedding trolley service in town, you can go to their website: newportweddingtrolley.com
Note from the Sexton
The Sexton opens and prepares the church the day of the rehearsal and wedding.
Channing Memorial Church is a historical site. It is our responsibility to preserve it in every way.
** At any time Channing Memorial Church, an historic structure, may be undergoing necessary repairs and scaffolding and other workplace materials may be visible. Every attempt will be made to minimize the impact of this equipment on the beauty and emotion of your ceremony.