Channing Memorial Church Wedding Information View forward toward the pulpit area from the back of the church. General Information Channing Memorial Church offers a beautiful setting for your wedding or civil union ceremony. The Victorian Sanctuary, built in 1880, has ornately carved woodwork and is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows.  Channing welcomes couples of all faiths & religious backgrounds. Below is information we believe will be helpful in planning your special day. Fees: Church Rental $1500 Payable to Channing Memorial Church, MEMO: Wedding, Date $200 non-refundable deposit to reserve the church $1300 balance is due three months before the ceremony date. Wedding Coordinator Fee $300 Due three months prior to the ceremony date.   Please make check out to Michele Dubuc. Sexton Fee $150 Due three months prior to the ceremony date. Please make check out to Pat Padillia. Minister Fee Separate Please discuss fees directly with the Minister you select. Organist Fee Chimer Fee         Separate 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 Grant 12 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. We request that your guests refrain from throwing rice, flower petals,  or bird seed.   Do not use tape or tacks to fasten pew decorations. Wax candles may not be used for decoration, you may use battery operated candles. You may use a ceremonial candle, such as a unity candle. It is important to choose a person to care for your candle after the wedding if you have the Unity Ceremony ** 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.