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Weddings and Unions

A Sacred Space for a Special Day

Picture your wedding, holy union, or renewal of vows in our historic sanctuary,
with light streaming in through Tiffany stained glass windows by day -
or at night, with its brilliantly floodlit facade, and vaulted ceiling filled with star-like lights.
Whatever the time, whatever the season, our sanctuary is a place for you.

Come, Come Whoever You Are

Unitarian Universalists welcome people of all religious backgrounds and sexual orientations. We share common values, such as the moral worth and dignity of all people, and encourage each other to find our own spiritual paths. We have no creed, no single form of worship, and no single form for weddings and union services. Instead, we provide you with assistance to plan a ceremony that relects your personal beliefs, drawing on many different spiritual and inspirational sources.

Whether you're looking for the traditional or something unique, our clergy can help you to plan a service suited to your hopes and dreams. Alternatively, we will provide a list of other clergy who may be available to perform the service, or we will welcome your own officiant.

Access for Everyone

We have made a special commitment to provide an accessible facility, quite a challenge in a historic building with many levels, and we will do our best to accommodate everyone in your party. In addition to an elevator and a lift, we have a sound system for the hard of hearing, and a retrofitted accessible powder room. We also have American Sign Language interpreters available.

A Baltimore Landmark

Designed by the noted French architect, Maximilian Godefroy, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, our building was completed in 1818. The interior, with its Tiffany windows and mosaic, and the Niemann organ, dates from the 1890s.

The Organ

A gift from Enoch Pratt, member of the church for 65 years and a well known philanthropist, the historic Henry Niemann organ was installed in 1893 when the interior of the church was renovated.

More recent additions include symbols of the major religions, and banners reflecting our diversity and interdependence. We are dedicated to welcoming people from all backgrounds.

Space Use and Charges

We encourage you to review our Policies and Procedures and the Schedule of Charges. Then contact our Wedding and Union Coordinator who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

Special Features

  • The Sanctuary, with a center aisle and a raised altar that enables everyone to see the service, seats 350;
  • Public parking garage directly across the street on Franklin;
  • Wedding and Union Coordinator to help with church arrangements;
  • Convenient to Mount Vernon reception venues (Chase Court, Clarion Hotel Peabody Court, The Engineer's Club, The Peabody Library, The Walters Art Museum);
  • Enoch Pratt Parish Hall available for small receptions and rehearsal dinners;
  • Handicapped accessibility;
  • ASL interpretation available;
  • Magnificent Niemann pipe organ, Mason and Hamlin grand piano, and harpsichord.

Contact:
Lauri Cebula-Seaboch,
Wedding and Union Coordinator
410-685-2330 ext 24
E-mail: Weddings and Unions

among our Clergy are:
Rev. Lyn Oglesby, Interim Minister
Dr. Michael Franch, Minister
Rev. Dale Lantz, Community Minister
Rev. Harry Woosley, Minister