Church members are entitled to the use of church facilities for their marriages or unions without charge. Musicians, custodians, and other staff are entitled to compensation for their services. For non-members, the church may set a fee for the use of the sanctuary, parish hall, kitchen, and other facilities. A gift to the pastor is often given in recognition of time spent preparing for the ceremony, the amount depending on the time required. Flash photography and camera floodlights are prohibited during the ceremony.
Unobtrusive photography is permitted from the balcony or rear of the church.
Unrestricted photography may take place before or after the rite. Music in connection with weddings and holy unions should reflect our understanding of the event. The congregation's director of music can assist in making appropriate choices. The pastors and people of St. Francis welcome the opportunity to serve couples as they plan their life together, and the ceremony that symbolizes their commitment. We offer our ministry to them, and to the children they nurture through the years, as long as they live, and will remember them in our prayers as we worship together each Sunday morning.