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Christian Marriage At MLC

A wedding is a joyful occasion in a couple's life. During this sacred worship service, a new family unit is created. The Lutheran-Christian couple pray that God, who is already the foundation and guide of their lives as individuals, will bless their union and become a part of their married life and family forever. The marital union is indeed an "excellent mystery."


"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion 

or company than a good marriage."  ~ Martin Luther 

Rev. Robert Burke, assisted by Rev. Dr. Paul Bacon, celebrating the Nuptial Eucharist at Rev. Dr. Larry and Rosemary Schneekloth's wedding.


It is important to confirm Pastor Larry's availability and, if you wish to be married at MLC, that of the church on your preferred rehearsal and wedding dates before you book a wedding and/or reception venue, etc., and pay non-refundable deposits.


Weddings are not scheduled at MLC during Lent and Holy Week, and Pastor is not available to celebrate a wedding at another venue during that time.


Lent 2023: Ash Wednesday, February 22 - Holy Saturday, April 8


NOTE: At this time (November 2022) we are scheduling weddings for summer 2023 on a case by case basis. Masks are required for everyone, including the wedding party and families, musicians, wedding planner, photographer/videographer and florist(s). This is not negotiable. Please limit the number of people in the church to no more than fifty, including the wedding party and families, wedding personnel, and guests. 


To confirm Rev. Schneekloth's and the church's availability and to set up your Zoom counseling sessions, you may contact Pastor at:

708-331-4885

or [email protected]


NOTE: If you're planning to be married at a venue other than Markham Lutheran, Pastor may not be available, especially if COVID-19 safety protocols are optional/non-existent, such as masking, ventilation, air filtration and physical distancing requirements.


Some questions to ask yourself/selves and discuss before your first pre-marital counseling session: 


1) Why is it important to my future spouse and me that Pastor Larry rather than a judge or someone else officiate our wedding service?


2) Why do my future spouse and I want to have a church wedding? Why have we chosen Markham Lutheran as the place to begin our marriage?


3) Are God and my Lutheran-Christian faith important to me? To us? What role have they played in our relationship and what part do I/we see them having in our marriage? Am I/are we regular church goers and actively involved in the life of the congregation? If not, do I/we see this changing? Why? Why not?  


Important Information for the bridal couple


Requirements for Photographers/

Videographers and Florists

Fees (Please note that as of spring 2020, the social hall/lower level of church is unavailable until further notice):


Church and Social Hall

Church Rental: $100.00 non-members; $50.00 members

Social Hall Rental Fee: $400.00 non-members; $200.00 members

Rental Manager's Fee: $100, all

Rental Clean-up Deposit: $150, all (At this time, this fee is not refundable due to the extra cleaning required to prepare the church for regular services following your event.)

Damage Deposit: $250, non-members; $150 members (Refundable within 7 days after event provided there is no damage)


Officiant and Organist

Pastor Schneekloth's fee: $250.00 (includes pre-marital counseling sessions, rehearsal, if any, and wedding)

Organist's fee: $200.00 (includes one-hour session to discuss/choose music, rehearsal, and wedding)




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