Weddings
About Pilgrim Chapel
Pilgrim Chapel was originally founded in 1886. Now on the National Register of Historic places, the Meetinghouse of Pilgrim Chapel is a simple, honest, humble, warm and welcoming place, even as the Lord Jesus Christ was humble, honest and inviting.
Pilgrim Chapel is an independent and self-governing congregation as a member of the United Church of Christ. Pilgrim Chapel aspires to be a Church of the “Open Mind, the Open Heart and the Open Hand.”
The United Church of Christ is a “Multi-cultural, multi-racial, Protestant Church which is Open and Affirming and welcomes all people of good will.”
In addition, The United Church of Christ is heir to the great tradition of the Mayflower Pilgrims. That tradition has given America many universities and colleges including Harvard, Yale, Williams, Amherst, Dartmouth, and, in Ohio, Oberlin, Western Reserve, Marietta and Defiance Colleges.
The people of Pilgrim Chapel covenant together to “walk in the ways of the Lord known to us, or to be made known to us.”
If you have no Church home you are welcome to come and share in the joy that is ours at Pilgrim Chapel. Because it is a
unique and historic part of Cincinnati’s spiritual history, the 125 year old Chapel has been carefully restored to maintain its historic character. With this in mind, you are respectfully requested to take all care to preserve its integrity. The Chapel is Handicap Accessible and offers both indoor and outdoor settings for weddings. The "Wedding Garden" behind the Meetinghouse accommodates about 100.
Wedding Policies
Schedule of Contributions
Large weddings $995*
This includes use of the Chapel for both a rehearsal and the wedding service. It also includes the services of one the Pastors of Pilgrim Chapel to officiate, and for one or two conferences with the couple getting married. It includes the services of Pilgrim Chapel's Wedding Coordinator and the services of a MAPC Organist/Pianist, and sound system operator. If requested the service may be recorded on CD at no extra charge.
Small Weddings $500*
This includes use of the chapel or the Wedding Garden for both a rehearsal and the wedding service.
Services of any other wedding planner or coordinator are not included. The Pastor is in charge of weddings in Pilgrim Chapel.
Use of Community Room and Kitchen for reception are an additional $100.
*A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the wedding date. This deposit will be applied to the above costs.
Payment in full is due one day before the wedding.
Photographs
To insure the dignity of the wedding ceremony in the Chapel, NO FLASH PICTURES MAY BE TAKEN DURING THE SERVICE. Flash exposures may be taken both before and after the service. Couples should inform their photographer and family members of this policy. Video cameras are welcome in the Chapel when they are placed in a stationary, inconspicuous position.
Smoking: Pilgrim Chapel is a
NON SMOKING facility.
Church Access
The Chapel can be available on the Wedding Day up to two hours before the scheduled service.
Decoration
Use of DRIPLESS candles only is permitted. No nails or staples may be used. Only masking tape is permitted, as all other tapes tend to strip paint from the walls. Decorations are to be removed after the wedding and on the same day as the ceremony.
Additional Information
Dr. Robert Croskery, Pastor 513-542-9819 513-295-1146
Wedding Coordinator: Paula Mott 519-8601
Building Manager: Lee Rasmussen 513-310-1036 513-421-3878
Parking on Mt. Adams
Because Mt. Adams is the quaint, charming and highly desirable location which it has become, population density for both living and for restaurants, bars, churches and other destinations is high. Parking for EVERY entity on the Mount is at a Premium. We are pleased at the Chapel that arrangements have been made for adequate nearby parking for those who attend events at Pilgrim Chapel. Bus parking is available nearby. Complete information is provided when a date is reserved for a wedding at Pilgrim Chapel.
Officiants
It is the policy of Pilgrim Chapel that the officiant is one of the Ministers of Pilgrim Chapel. Should outside clergy be desired to participate in the service, wedding couples may request our Pastor to issue an invitation to outside clergy. Such invitations will be issued only by Mt. Adams Pilgrim Chapel Clergy.
Ordinarily, only regularly ordained ministers in good standing in communions affiliated with the denominations represented in the Cincinnati Council of Christian Communions or World Council of Churches may give leadership in Pilgrim Chapel.
Welcome
to
Pilgrim Chapel for
Your Wedding!
Mt. Adams
Pilgrim Chapel
(United Church of Christ)
www.mtadamspilgrimchapel.com
www.pilgrimchapel.net
email: pmott@cinci.rr.com
rwcroskery@fuse.net
1222 Ida Street, Cincinnati
A Spiritual Center in Mt. Adams since 1886
Wedding Coordinator 513-519-8601
Building Manager 513-310-1036
Minister 513-542-9819
Wedding Policies
July 1, 2011
Seating
The chapel seats up to 232
The garden up to 100
Mt. Adams Pilgrim Chapel
513-381-7999 1222 Ida St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
