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Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church Rochester, NY
Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church Rochester, NY
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Life Passages

  

Baptism

Baptism is God's proclamation of God's unconditional love. At TELC we baptize infants, children, and adults of all ages. In the waters of baptism we do not say yes to God, God says yes to us. Yes, God loves you. Yes, God forgives you. Yes, you are God's chosen. Yes, you are God's child. Do not hesitate to contact our office if you are interested or have questions about baptism.


Weddings

Marriage is a gift of God, intended for the joy and mutual strength of those who enter it and for the well-being of the whole human family. Jesus affirmed the covenant of marriage and revealed God's own self-giving love on the cross. The Holy Spirit helps those who are united in marriage to be living signs of God's grace, love and faithfulness. 

(From Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 286)


This is your day! We will work with you to build a wedding service that is uniquely yours. If you are interested in getting married at TELC, or having Pastor Eric officiate your offsite ceremony, the process can be started by contacting our church office.

Once a date has been confirmed, the couple will meet with Pastor Eric 2-3 times for pre-marital conversation.  Pastor Eric will work with you to ensure a smooth and joyful ceremony.

Costs

  • Building Use: For most TELC weddings, no set cost is determined.      It is recommended that all couples make a donation to TELC for use of the facility. The rental fee is $ 200 for couples who are looking only to rent the space and do not require a Pastor or musician. (585) 247-3437
  • Pastor: $175-$300 (range dictated by travel, appointments,   pre-marital counseling, rehearsal and date specifics)
  • Accompanist: $200
  • Bulletins: Our office is available to produce and print wedding  programs. The cost depends on paper and quantity.
  • Vocalist, Instrumentalists: We have a wide variety of musicians  available. Rates are variable.

Funerals

At TELC, funeral services are better described as a celebration of life. We ask a few simple questions and build a unique and personal ceremony for everyone. Some of the questions we consider are: How do you want to see your loved one remembered? What does God want us to remember now?

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