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Abbey Weddings

Congratulations on your decision to be married, and welcome to our website as you consider whether the Abbey Church of Dunfermline is the place for your ceremony to happen.  With changes in Church of Scotland legislation (General Assembly, 2022), the Abbey Church of Dunfermline will be able to offer equal opportunity to ALL couples (no matter gender) who would wish to be married.

In choosing to be married in the Abbey Church you will be married within a unique historic setting according to the practice and tradition of the Church of Scotland.

On the day of a marriage ceremony, traditionally the great medieval West Door has been opened allowing guests and wedding participants to progress through the ancient Nave into the Church for the Wedding Ceremony. The service is then conducted in accordance with the custom and practice of the Church of Scotland, and with respect to the worship and tradition of the present congregation.   All music is played on the organ, although on occasion (and with agreement of the minister and the Master of Music) alternative musicians have participated.

Those wishing to be married within the Abbey Church should contact the minister and make an appointment to discuss dates and times. More information about what happens during a marriage ceremony and potential costs are discussed at this first meeting.

Picture by Tom Parnell

Picture by Tom Parnell

Once the minster has agreed to a marriage taking place within the Abbey Church, couples receive contact details for the Master of Music and the Flower Convener. In the three months prior to a wedding taking place, couples are required to be in touch with the Master of Music to discuss the music for arrival, during and leaving, as well as hymns. The Master of Music will offer advice and help to those who are uncertain of what to choose.

Wedding enquiries should be made directly to the minister by telephone or by email.

Rev. MaryAnn R Rennie, BD, MTh.
The Abbey Church of Dunfermline
Dunfermline
KY12 7PE
Tel: 01383 727311

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Abbey Life

Our worship and group activities and events have now almost fully returned to normal.  In person worship on a Sunday Morning has restarted and groups are meeting again.  Please contact the church or relevant group for more specific information.

We will continue to live stream our services and they can all be viewed at our You Tube Channel.(https://www.youtube.com/c/DunfermlineAbbey)

Please keep an eye on Facebook and here on the website for any updates or future live and recorded events. Remember you can still contact the minister either by phone 01383 727311 or email MARennie@churchofscotland.org.uk

 

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Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place. The main service is at 10.30am each Sunday. All are welcome to any of our services.
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