completing the sculpture and representing the two becoming one It represents your many capabilities and how God created you with such intricate detail and how you fit perfectly inside the protection of (Groom). (Bride), the inside piece of the cross represents you. In Genesis the scripture tells us that woman was created from man. (At this time the Officiant hands the piece to the groom and he places his cross onto the base.) In the book of Ephesians you are reminded to love (Bride) as Christ Loved the Church, totally and completely giving yourself for her. It represents your roll as the leader and protector of your family. The outer piece of the cross represents you (Groom). (Holding the groom's piece of the Unity Cross, the Officiant says): This cross represents the faith of _ and_, showing that they place Christ first at the center of their marriage and trust Him to lead them on this new journey that they begin together today. The Unity Cross represents the two of you becoming one with Christ. To demonstrate you’re becoming one in this three part covenant, you have chosen to assemble The Unity Cross. His word is the same yesterday, today and forever. You will be able to turn to His word, for He freely gives wisdom to those who ask. *(this last part is optional let me know if you would like to include it) He will be there to carry you both through and He will never break covenant with you. It is during these moments that, He will be your strength, your rock, your refuge. These are the times that you will need to remember that the Lord is also with you. You will also experience times of tough decisions, sorrow and defeat. During these times, remember that the Lord is there to celebrate with you. Throughout life you will experience much joy and happiness, victories and many blessings. Through this covenant, from this moment forward you will both be together on your journey through life and you will never be alone. Groom and Bride, the covenant that you are making today is a three part covenant- Bride, Groom, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Bride and Groom should stand behind it so they do not have their backs to their guests) Now we shall celebrate this new union with a Unity Cross Ceremony Surround you and the Holy Spirit keep you. _ and _, May the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God May theyĪlways be aware of your presence and your care in their lives. Surround their relationship and their home with an ever-growing love. God of love, bless the marriage of _ and _. (use this prayer or choose one form my build a (We walk back to our places to continue the ceremony) Therefore what God has joined together, let So, theyĪre no longer two, but one flesh. Mother and be untied to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. The scriptures tell us that a three stranded cord is not easily broken (Ecc.Ĥ:12), Matthew (19 5-6) "For this reason a man will leave his father and His side and the bride the one on her side, completing the sculpture.) The Unity Cross -the Officiant places the one at the top, the groom the one on (At this time the three pegs will be placed into The Holy Spirit, showing God's place in this covenant and the security andĬompleteness that only our Heavenly Father can give. These pegs represent the Father, the Son, and To complete this sculpture, representing the couple's covenant, we are placing (At this time the Officiant hands the piece to the brideĪnd she places her piece inside the cross) Placed inside the protection of the groom's cross, completing the sculpture and Theīride's piece of the Unity Cross represents the beauty and the manyĬapabilities of the woman, designed with intricate, beautiful detail and is Genesis (Genesis 2:20-23) also tells us that the woman was taken from man. (Holding the bride's piece of the cross, the Officiant says):
Groom and he places his cross onto the base.) (At this time the Officiant hands the piece to the The book of Ephesians reminds husbands to love their wivesĪs Christ loved the church, totally and completely giving himself for her. The outer form of the Unity Cross represents the strength, leadership, and
(Holding the groom's piece of the Unity Cross, the Man bold, strong, to be a leader, to be a protector of his wife and family. 1), we read that God created man in His own image.
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