Mount Pisgah desires to be a place where we do life together, whether that means celebrating a marriage, morning a loss, or simply walking alongside the community with programs for scouting and recovery. Our church facility is a place for our church family but also a space for our community. If you are in need of more information about using our church facility, please contact Pam Inman at pam@mtpisgahgso.org.
CHURCH RENTAL FEES/BUILDING USE (NON-MEMBERS)
Sanctuary Weddings $300
Parlor Weddings $100
*Members of Mount Pisgah Church are not required to pay use of building fees but will be
responsible for custodial fees and professional fees where applicable.
CUSTODIAL FEES
Custodian: Maintenance (Check should be made to individual.)
Members:
Fellowship Hall $75.
Sanctuary $75.
Parlor Wedding Ceremony $25.
Non-Members:
Fellowship Hall $150.
Sanctuary $150.
Parlor Wedding Ceremony $50.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Pastor:
Members: At the discretion of the member. a love gift is appreciated and expected. This fee reflects
the amount of time spent in planning, counseling and officiating the wedding.
Non-members: $250 for each participating pastor.
Director: Ann Jones Fee is Variable - Consult Ann Jones.
(Check should be made to individual)
Organist/Pianist: _ Fee is variable - Consult Director of Music.
(Check should be made to individual)
Sound and DVD: Joe Oliver (Check should be made to individual.)
Member $50.
Non-Member $100.
X. PAYMENT OF FEES
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY ALL FEES TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING. If for some
reason the wedding is canceled, your fees will be promptly returned. Please make out individual
checks, one to the church and others to individuals where applicable. (Names are included above.)
Your checks should be given to the Director of Administration and Operations, or mailed to Mount
Pisgah Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro, NC, 27455 to Director of Administration
and Operation’s attention.
*The wedding staff reserves the right to alter fees if necessary.
We adhere to certain policies and guidelines to ensure the safety, security, and integrity of our facilities. Renters are expected to comply with our rental agreement and guidelines.
Mount Pisgah Church
2600 Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: 336 288-3321
Wedding Policy
Revised March 2020
The congregation and staff of Mount Pisgah Church extend to you our congratulations and best
wishes on your upcoming marriage. We pray God's richest blessings on your new life together. We
are delighted that you have considered our church for your wedding. Since we believe that
marriage is sacred, the church's responsibility is to provide for the expression of the Christian
meaning of marriage through a sacred worship service.
This list of wedding policies has been published to assist those planning weddings at Mount Pisgah
to be familiar with our practices and procedures.
I. SETTING THE DATE AND COUNSELING SESSIONS
When you have made a decision about the marriage ceremony, please call the church office and
secure a date for your wedding. You will then be put in touch with one of our pastors who will
confirm his/her availability for the wedding. The pastor’s calendar cannot be confirmed by church
staff.
II. MINISTERIAL SERVICES
It is our policy for at least one of our staff pastors to be in charge of all weddings in our church. In
the event that a pastor other than one of our staff pastors is desired to officiate in the service, the
Senior Pastor must be consulted/approved and the invitation to the pastor of your choice be
extended through him. Contact Administrative Assistant for more information on this.
If our pastoral staff is to perform the service, the premarital consultation will take place in the
church office with the pastor and will be scheduled by him/her.
Do not assume that the pastor will attend the rehearsal dinner or reception. Those wishing to invite
the pastor and his/her spouse to any social functions associated with the wedding must extend
invitations well in advance of the date.
You must secure a marriage license from the Register of Deeds prior to your wedding. You must
bring the marriage license to the pastor at the rehearsal. By state law you cannot be married
without a license!
SIGNING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE: Immediately following the service your pastor will require two
persons to sign the Marriage License. Please select these persons and tell your pastor at the
rehearsal or in the last counseling session before the wedding ceremony.
III. BRIDAL CONSULTANT/WEDDING DIRECTOR
It is our policy for our Church Wedding Director, Ann Jones, to direct all weddings at Mt. Pisgah. If
Ann Jones is unable to serve, she will recommend another qualified director. She may be reached
by calling336 288-0490. She must be called as early as possible. Her schedule fills quickly. The
church staff cannot confirm Ann Jones’ calendar.
IV. PLANNING WITH THE FLORIST
Our church is already furnished as a place of dignity and should not be elaborately decorated. The
church office must be informed in advance by the florist of his/her arrival before any decorations
are placed.
The carpet and church furnishings must be protected from tallow drippings. Plastic covering should
be placed under all candles. No candles are to be placed in window ledges. The florist and/or
decorator will be responsible for cleaning candle tallow drippings and for repairing any damage to
property.
When the church has been decorated for Easter or Christmas, these decorations must be used for
weddings held at these times and may not be moved or altered. The Christmas decorations are put
in place on the Saturday before the first Sunday in Advent. The bride's flowers may be used in
addition to the above seasonal decorations, within the above stated guidelines.
Absolutely no tape, tacks, nails, glue, staples or pins may be used to attach decorations to church
pews or other wooden furnishings in the sanctuary.
There should be no decorations on the altar table other than our altar candles in their regular
candle holders. White paraments are used during weddings and will be in place for your wedding.
Absolutely no church furniture is to be moved for any reason (i.e. baptismal font, altar rails, altar
table, etc.).
For the safety of your guests it is suggested that no real flower petals be dropped in the aisle.
All decorations must be removed from the sanctuary and from the church building immediately
following the wedding. Our church does not have storage space for decorations belonging to
florists. We cannot have traffic flow into and out of the sanctuary impeded by candle stands, etc.
left behind from a wedding.
If the bride and groom desire to leave the flowers in place for Sunday services, this is acceptable
and appreciated. In the event of a conflict with previously donated flower arrangements, another
location will be arranged. The church office should be notified, in advance of the wedding date, of
the desire to leave the flowers so that a statement can be printed in the church bulletin indicating
the gift.
V. MUSIC
Arrangements for all wedding music should be made with the Director of Music and the staff pastor
of Mount Pisgah Church. The wedding is a sacred worship service; therefore, only music of an
appropriate character is suitable. The Director of Music may assist in selecting music and hiring
musicians for the service. All music and musicians must be approved by the Director of Music as
soon as possible after the wedding date is selected. Any music needing to be approved or
musicians needing to be hired less than 4 months in advance cannot be guaranteed. An
appointment may be made with Director of Music by calling 336 288-3321 X231 or emailing:
marie@mtpisgahgso.org. Recorded music will need to be turned in to the church administrator at
least three weeks before the wedding date.
VI. THE REHEARSAL
If a rehearsal is planned, the pastor and wedding director will be present to go over the service
planned earlier by the wedding party and answer any questions. Rehearsals will begin promptly at
the assigned time. Please request your attendants to arrive 10 minutes early.
VII. DURING THE SERVICE
PHOTOGRAPHY: During the service, we request that no flash photographs be taken. Non-flash
photographs taken from the back of the church are permissible. If you desire for the pastor to be
photographed, please request that your photographer take these pictures before any other wedding
party photographs are taken.
VIDEO RECORDINGS: The church will provide a DVD of your wedding ceremony at no additional
charge. There is a fee for the church approved person operating the sound and video equipment.
SIGNING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE: Immediately following the ceremony, your pastor will require
two persons to sign the Marriage License. Please select these persons and tell your pastor before
the wedding service.
CONDUCT DURING THE SERVICE: The wedding service is a worship service. Absolutely no rude,
crude or offensive conduct will be tolerated during the wedding service by the wedding party or
guests.
VIII. PLANNING THE RECEPTION
If a reception is to be held in our church, the Fellowship Center must be reserved through the
church office as soon as the wedding date is set.
Please be informed, and notify your wedding party and caterer (if one is to be used) that
ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are to be served on the premises of this church and
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREA. Indeed, members of the wedding
party are to be strictly informed that under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any of them come to the
rehearsal, wedding or church reception under the influence of alcohol.
The caterer and/or the bride's family is responsible for all church equipment used for the reception
and the cleaning of same. An institutional dishwasher is available for use in cleaning glassware,
but it must be operated by a church approved person who will be paid.
NO rice, real flower petals or confetti is to be used. Bird seed may only be thrown outside the
building. Rice and seed make for slippery and dangerous footing. Only bird seed or bubbles may be
used if you choose to "send off" the bride and groom at the close of the service or reception.
IX. FEES
CHURCH RENTAL FEES/BUILDING USE (NON-MEMBERS)
Sanctuary Weddings $300
Parlor Weddings $100
*Members of Mount Pisgah Church are not required to pay use of building fees but will be
responsible for custodial fees and professional fees where applicable.
CUSTODIAL FEES
Custodian: Maintenance (Check should be made to individual.)
Members:
Fellowship Hall $75.
Sanctuary $75.
Parlor Wedding Ceremony $25.
Non-Members:
Fellowship Hall $150.
Sanctuary $150.
Parlor Wedding Ceremony $50.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Pastor:
Members: At the discretion of the member. a love gift is appreciated and expected. This fee reflects
the amount of time spent in planning, counseling and officiating the wedding.
Non-members: $250 for each participating pastor.
Director: Ann Jones Fee is Variable - Consult Ann Jones.
(Check should be made to individual)
Organist/Pianist: _ Fee is variable - Consult Director of Music.
(Check should be made to individual)
Sound and DVD: Joe Oliver (Check should be made to individual.)
Member $50.
Non-Member $100.
X. PAYMENT OF FEES
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY ALL FEES TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING. If for some
reason the wedding is canceled, your fees will be promptly returned. Please make out individual
checks, one to the church and others to individuals where applicable. (Names are included above.)
Your checks should be given to the Director of Administration and Operations, or mailed to Mount
Pisgah Church, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro, NC, 27455 to Director of Administration
and Operation’s attention.
*The wedding staff reserves the right to alter fees if necessary.
XI. LIABILITY
The bride and groom are responsible for informing the wedding party, the photographer, florist, and
caterer of the policies and guidelines stated in this booklet. To assist you in informing the specific
service personnel that you hire of our policies, we have provided tear-out sheets at the end of this
booklet. These sheets list the policies as they pertain to the individual personnel.
The bride, her attendants, and other members of the wedding party are cautioned about leaving
purses and other valuables in the dressing room or parlor during the wedding ceremony and
reception. (A room for the various members of the wedding party will be provided if arrangements
are made through the church office prior to the wedding date.) Also, purses or other valuables left
in view even in locked cars in the parking lots are subject to theft.
Any damage done to furniture, furnishings, grounds, or other church property by florists,
photographers, caterers, or the wedding party shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Chairman
of the Board of Trustees of Mount Pisgah Church and the President of the Altar Guild. The family of
the bride will be held responsible.
The church assumes no responsibility for clothing, jewelry, or other items left behind at the church
by the wedding party.
Thank you for your cooperation!
If you have any questions, please call the church office at 288-3321 and ask for Director of
Administration and Operations.
Mount Pisgah Church
2600 Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: 336 288-3321
To The Caterer:
If a reception is to be held in our church, the Fellowship Center must be reserved through the
church office as soon as the wedding date is set. Please be informed that ABSOLUTELY NO
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are to be served on the premises of this church.
The caterer and/or the bride's family is responsible for all church equipment used for the reception
and the cleaning of the same. An institutional dishwasher is available for use in cleaning dishes,
but it must be operated by a member of the church staff.
NO rice, real flower petals, glitter or confetti are to be thrown inside the church, Fellowship Hall, on
the porches, steps, or parking lot. Bird seed may only be thrown outside the building. Rice and
seed make for slippery and dangerous footing.
The caterer and/or the bride's family is responsible for seeing that the Fellowship Hall and the
kitchen are left in the same order as found--clean, all residue removed, and ready for IMMEDIATE
and UNINTERRUPTED use by the next scheduled church function.
Any damage done to any church property shall be repaired, by the party responsible, to the
satisfaction of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of this church and the President of the Altar
Guild.
If you have any questions, please call the Church Office at 288-3321 and ask for Director of
Administration and Operations.
Mount Pisgah Church
2600 Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: 336 288-3321
To The Florist:
The sanctuary of Mount Pisgah Church is already furnished as a place of dignity and should not be
elaborately decorated. The church office MUST be notified in advance by the florist of his/her
arrival before ANY decorations are placed.
The carpet and church furnishings must be protected from tallow drippings. Plastic covering should
be placed under all candles. No candles are to be placed in window ledges. The florist and/or
decorator will be responsible for cleaning candle tallow drippings and for repairing any damage to
property.
When the church has been decorated for Easter or Christmas, these decorations must be used for
weddings held at these times and may not be moved or altered. The Christmas decorations are put
in place on the Saturday before the first Sunday in Advent. The bride's flowers may be used in
addition to the above seasonal decorations, within the above stated guidelines.
Absolutely no tape, tacks, nails, glue, staples or pins may be used to attach decorations to church
pews or other wooden furnishings in the sanctuary.
There should be no decorations on the altar table other than the candles in their regular candle
sticks. The altar table is an altar table, not a flower stand. The white paraments are used during
weddings.
Absolutely no church furniture is to be moved for any reason (i.e, font, rails, altar table, etc.).
For the safety of your guests, it is suggested that no real flower petals be dropped in the aisle.
All decorations must be removed from the sanctuary and from the church building immediately
following the wedding. Our church does not have storage space for decorations belonging to
florists. We cannot have traffic flow into and out of the sanctuary impeded by candle stands, etc.
left behind after a wedding.
If the bride and groom desire to leave the flowers in the church for Sunday services, this is
acceptable and appreciated. In the event of a conflict with previously donated flower arrangements,
another location for display (other than behind the altar table) may be arranged. The church office
should be notified, in advance of the wedding date, of the desire to leave the flowers so that a
statement can be printed in the church bulletin indicating the gift.
Any damage done to any church property shall be repaired, by the party responsible, to the
satisfaction of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of this church and the President of the Altar
Guild.
If you have any questions, please call the church office at 288-3321 and ask for Director of
Administration and Operations.
Mount Pisgah Church
2600 Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: 336 288-3321
To The Photographer:
The wedding is, above all, a sacred event. For this reason, during the service, we request that no
flash photographs be taken. Non-flash photographs from the back of the church are permissible. If
the pastor is to be photographed following the service, please take these pictures first.
Any damage done to any church property shall be repaired, by the party responsible, to the
satisfaction of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
If you have any questions, please call the church office at 288-3321 and ask for Director of
Administration and Operations.