Vienna Presbyterian Church

Marriage Preparation Program

At Vienna Presbyterian Church, we take our role in your marriage very seriously, as you entrust us with the worship service and the preparation for marriage.  To help prepare you for the rest of your life (beyond the big day!), we require your participation in our Marriage Preparation Program, which includes these two steps:

1. Marriage Preparation Classes
   The Marriage Preparation Classes meet:
   • Four Sunday mornings in the Parlor:
     

     The first Sunday Session will meet from 11:00 am-2:00 pm, with a light meal; the remainder will meet from 11:00 am-12:15 pm; and

   • One Saturday morning (within the month) from 8:45 am-12:15 pm.

   The topics discussed during Sunday morning sessions are “Covenant vs. Contract” (Biblical Principles for Marriage), "He Said/She Heard/He Meant...She Said/He Heard/She Meant" (Communication), “Oh, my gosh! I’ve got In-laws – and I’m one, too!” (Families of Origin), “Why Can’t You Be More Like Me?” (Temperament Types), and “The BIG DAY is Over – NOW WHAT?” (Goals & Expectations for Life Together).  The Saturday morning session is Marriage and Money.

   These sessions are free and are required for those being married by our pastors.

   Register for the Marriage Preparation Classes using the online registration form, or call Linda Kemple at 703-938-9050 x100.

   Schedule of upcoming classes in 2012 (see Note¹):

Note¹ -- Please understand that a minimum of three couples is needed to constitute a class, so the offering of seminars is contingent upon the number who enroll.  Please make your date preference known early so that you are not disappointed.

2. Meeting with Officiating Pastor
   The meeting with the officiating Pastor from VPC, to plan the service, is scheduled individually, after the completion of the classes.

• For more information on the VPC Marriage Preparation Program, contact Linda Kemple at 703-938-9050 x100, or linda.kemple@viennapres.org.

• Read more information on scheduling the use of the Sanctuary or Chapel for your big day.