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Lesbian Couple Say Their Vows of Love

Posted on 2019-08-13 by Open Table MCC

What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life–to strength each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?
George Eliot

A Holy Union is a wedding ceremony, which is a spiritual joining of two persons regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. It is a celebration of love witness and affirmed by their friends, family, and the Church. Open Table MCC officiates Holy Unions in the Philippines.

Posted in Past Holy UnionsTagged lesbian wedding, lgbt wedding, mandaluyong, marriage equality, metro manila, philippines, same-sex marriage

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If you are a same-sex couple / LGBT+ couple and you are not able to legally marry each other due to the laws of the Philippines not having a same-sex or marriage equality law yet, you might be interested to have a ceremonious wedding instead, or a 'Holy Union', under Open Table Metropolitan Community Church.

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Holy Union FAQ

Is the Holy Union legal?
Is the Holy Union illegal?
Why do you call it “Holy Union” and not “Marriage”?
Why do you charge a cost or fee for Holy Union?
What does the Holy Union cost include?
Can a straight couple apply for a Holy Union?
Will other countries recognize our Holy Union?
How will the ceremony happen?

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How will the ceremony happen?

Answer: The Ceremony details will be discussed by the officiating minister during the counseling session. You may request a copy of the ceremony from the officiating minister.

Will other countries recognize our Holy Union in MCC?

Answer: MCC has a global presence and is well known in certain countries like Canada and in the US; however each country has its own laws regarding marriage and immigration. We suggest you consult with the Embassy or Immigration Office of the country you are migrating to, in relation to the acceptability and immigration effects of the Holy Union Ceremony you have done in Open Table MCC. The Union Certificate, depending on the embassy or immigration office of a particular country, MAY consider the certificate as proof of togetherness.

Can a straight couple apply for a Holy Union?

Answer: Yes, you can. However, it will still be a purely a religious ceremony with NO legal recognition and effect.

What does the Holy Union Cost include?

Answer: The Union fee only includes the certificate to be issued and given after the wedding ceremony. It also covers Administrative costs. It DOES NOT INCLUDE any flowers, designs or any logistical costs. It DOES NOT INCLUDE the transportation of the officiating minister and admin assistant.

Why do you charge a cost or fee for Holy Union?

Answer: Back in 2013 there has a been a debate within the Church leadership on the need to charge a cost for the Union.

The decision is to the charge a cost of Union because of several reasons:

1. The charge appropriately provides a certain degree of financial maturity for the couple. Also in a subtle way, it forces the couple to think about their readiness for a long time or life long relationship that entails the reality of shared finances. The cost of Union helps to a certain degree a sense of planning and thinking in terms of the realities of a relationship.

2. Many couples who wish to have a Union ceremony are willing to spend a lot of money for the venue, the food, the sound system, the photography, the clothes and many others. It is but fitting that the primary instrument and institution by which the Union will transpire is also given due respect and importance through a financial contribution to its ministry and operations.

Why do you call it Holy Union and not Marriage?

Answer: The term “Marriage” is a legal term that means it has legal recognition and protection by the Republic of the Philippines. We do not call our ceremony as marriage because as of present date, there are no marriage equality laws yet in the Philippines recognizing and protecting the union of two people of the same gender or situations where one of the partners identify as a transgendered person.

Is the Union legal?

Answer: No. It is not illegal. The Union Ceremony is a religious ceremony protected by the Philippine Constitution in its provision on Religious Freedom.

Is the Union legal?

Answer: No it is not legally recognized. There is no legal effect. It is purely a religious ceremony.