We at Altoona Christian Church want your wedding to be a meaningful and joyful celebration. We also want your marriage to be fulfilling as well as lasting. The church is here to always be in ministry with you to help you as people of God.

As the pastor of this church I expect that as you prepare for the details of the wedding service, you will also be prepared to work with me and God in preparing your relationship for marriage. Marriage is perhaps the most complex of human relationships. The process of two people joining in a relationship which is intended to last for a lifetime does involve great effort. I pledge myself to work with you throughout six meetings to help you in the development of your relationship and in building communication skills. We will explore your relationship strengths and growth areas; learn skills to resolve conflicts; gain understanding about your families-of-origin and what that means to you as a couple; and develop personal, couple and family goals.

By choosing a Christian church, you affirm the importance of God in your life and your marriage. In choosing the church, you affirm that you understand that marriage is a covenant of faith, and that you are on a journey with God. In the Spirit of Christ, you are making a statement that you want to build your marriage upon mutual trust, respect and love for each other.

The Peace of God Be With You,

Ken Briggs Jr., Senior Pastor

Wedding Coordinator: Our coordinator presides over the details of the wedding: preparation, decoration, ceremony, and use of the building. To schedule a wedding at the church, an initial appointment with the coordinator is required to gather information and make plans for the wedding.
Contact Becky Rosenberger (967-7568)

Pastor: Our pastor presides over the wedding ceremony and assists in spiritual and family issues. A meeting with the pastor is required to make plans and choose options for the wedding ceremony and to arrange pre-marriage counseling services.
Contact Rev. Ken Briggs, Jr. (967-4382)

Organist: Our church organists are available to play for wedding at their discretion. If you'd like an organist for your ceremony, please contact them as soon as possible.
Contact Paulette Craggs (967-3062) or Penny Zaugg (967-4867)

Custodian: Our custodian will clean the building before and after the wedding, but will not be responsible for replacing furniture (this task is the responsibility of the wedding party, under the direction of the wedding coordinator).
Contact David & Kristy Leinen (967-9359)

Reception Coordinator: Our reception coordinator will handle all matters related to receptions and use of the kitchen.
Contact Linda Shaw (967-4625)

Sound System Coordinator: The sound system coordinator works with the pastor, musicians, and video operators to ensure the best and most effective use of sound and unobtrusive taping of the ceremony.
Contact Jeff Zaugg (967-4867)

The seating capacity of the church sanctuary is 360.