What is the equivalent of a Catholic MISSAL in a Baptist church wedding ceremony? Where can I find one online?

Question

We are helping out a friend who will have her wedding this October in a Protestant (Baptist) Church wedding ceremony. In a Roman Catholic wedding ceremony, they have a missal that contains a script of the whole ceremony. Is there such an equivalent for that in a baptist wedding ceremony - one that we can print out and distribute during the wedding so people attending the ceremony will have a guide? Thanks

Answer 1

a) you can't find an RC missal online due to rights issues which brings me to

b) There might be copyright issues with printing the service, so talk to the pastor about what, if any, royalties you would need to pay (probably none, but there might be restrictions on what can be put in the order of service).

c) I believe that the Baptist church is non-liturgical, meaning that the service isn't set as much as an RC service, so the order of service will have to be drawn up with the couple and the officiant.  

Answer 2

Hi.  As a church secretary (Lutheran Church) who has done many wedding bulletins (some call them programs), I would advise your friend to check with the church office before doing anything.

As a service to those who are getting married at the church I work at, I type up and copy the program (along with help from the couple, of course.)  So, have your friend FIRST check with the church office if they do anything like this.  If not, then proceed on your own.

I don't know how the order is for a Baptist ceremony (I am Catholic myself), but I would think you would be able to find anything you need by doing a simple Google search.

Good luck!

Answer 3

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