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Celebration following a Holy Union ceremony at the Church of the Beloved Disciple
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Title
Celebration following a Holy Union ceremony at the Church of the Beloved Disciple
Description
After the liturgy, a newly united couple shares wine and cake at the reception celebrating their Holy Union. Such gatherings were an integral part of the Church of the Beloved Disciple's ministry, affirming same-sex relationships not only through sacramental rites but also through the communal rituals of hospitality, fellowship, and joyful celebration that traditionally followed Christian weddings.
Source
Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com
Identifier
CBD_007
Citation
“Celebration following a Holy Union ceremony at the Church of the Beloved Disciple”, Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed September 13, 2026, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/cbd/item/2661.
