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Comment posted Is It Just In The South Or Do Candidates In Other Regions Use Church Hymns In Their Ads? by SMARTY.
Interesting, I am guessing religion sells there.
In my area the only background tunes I hear piped through are sea chanteys and whaling ballads, It’s quite common here, has anyone else notice that in their area?
SMARTY also commented
- I live in the North and I’ve never noticed them using Gospel music,
- don’t hear much of that in minnesota
oh the south….haha.
- it depends on the venue, but they use it all over the US.
hmm, and here all along I thought “Rocky Loves Emily”
- Kind of ironic, considering most politicians don’t exactly follow the teachings of the bible, especially during campaigns!
- It may be more of a southern thing. Here in the North East people don’t usually associate religion to much with politics because there are a lot of different religions. I have never seen a person try to get elected on anything religious.
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- Presbyterian And Non Denominational Church/ceremony?
Obviously something you need to negotiate.
My husband is southern baptist (although I’m stumped about that as he’s been divorced several times, but I digress) and I’m pagan. We were married by …yes, you guessed it… a retired Catholic priest.
It all depends on how negotiable the pastor is (keeping in mind that his higher ups may be dictating what is allowed). The Catholic priest in our situation was a family friend of many decades. Because he was retired, he is not under the same restraints an active priest is, thus the wedding didn’t have to be in a church and it could be non-denominational. His only requirement was to include some christian stuff in it and I said, fine. Wasn’t a big deal to me, but was to my hubby. My suggestion is to make an appointment with the pastor and discuss with him what ideas you have and how they gel with what is allowed by this pastor. You always have the option to go elsewhere and have either a non-denominational minister or a completely non-religious person perform the ceremony.
- Presbyterian And Non Denominational Church/ceremony?
Congrats!
Yes, you can marry outdoors with a non-denominational officiant or with your husband’s Presbyterian pastor.
You can call a few venues and find out who are their suggested non denominational officiants. From there you can call and speak to different ones to find out how they would conduct the ceremony for you.
You could also meet with his Presbyterian pastor and ask him if he could do a ceremony outdoors for you. This shouldn’t be a problem. Protestant ministers do wedding ceremonies outdoors all the time. You and your fiance could meet with him and find out how the the ceremony would be conducted. Tell him if there’s anything you would like to add. Usually Protestant wedding ceremonies are very simple…a reading from the Bible, vows, exchange of rings, pronouncement of marrieage. This should be in accordance with your non denominational beliefs. It isn’t an actual “church service” and should only take about a half hour or less.
- Does Anyone Know The Name Of A Hymn That Goes “put Your Faith In Things Eternal, Hold On To God’s….?
nope
- Does Anyone Know The Name Of A Hymn That Goes “put Your Faith In Things Eternal, Hold On To God’s….?
“Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”
Time is filled with swift transition
Naught of earth unmoved can stand
Build you hopes on things eternal
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Build you hopes on things eternal
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Trust in Him who will not leave you
What so ever years may bring
If by earthly friends forsaken
Still, more closely to Him cling
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Build you hopes on things eternal
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Covet not this world’s vain riches
That so rapidly decay
Seek to gain the heavenly treasures
They will never pass away
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Build you hopes on things eternal
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
When your journey is completed
When the valley you pass thru
Fair and bright the home in glory
Your enraptured soul will view
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
Build you hopes on things eternal
Hold to God’s unchanging hand
- I Hate Church But I Have To Go. What Should I Do?
I’m not at all religious so I’ll ignore the fact that you’re talking about church lol. Every parent dose this. They all go through this lets guilt trip my children into doing everything I want them to do phase. Honestly this may hurt your feelings and hers a little bit but you need to do what you need to do. Tell her enough is enough and stay home or go someplace else. Don’t be so mean but still make sure she gets the point she will get over it they all do.
Hymn Lyrics

Where do you live? I saw one for a sheriff running in Memphis where he stood inside a church and declared his opponent was not a Christian…how’s that grab you? lol…here in Mississippi we have an ad against the Democrat running for the Senate which involves union goons terrorizing a little old gray haired lady…funny one that! lol…
We always have this guy who sings country and Elvis at our local gatherings. Or another guy plays classical piano, and does a Bill Clinton imitation that’s pretty funny. I haven’t paid attention to local ads on tv, so I don’t know what they’re doing. But if you hate the South, head north.
It may be more of a southern thing. Here in the North East people don’t usually associate religion to much with politics because there are a lot of different religions. I have never seen a person try to get elected on anything religious.
Interesting, I am guessing religion sells there.
In my area the only background tunes I hear piped through are sea chanteys and whaling ballads, It’s quite common here, has anyone else notice that in their area?
Kind of ironic, considering most politicians don’t exactly follow the teachings of the bible, especially during campaigns!
it depends on the venue, but they use it all over the US.
hmm, and here all along I thought “Rocky Loves Emily”
don’t hear much of that in minnesota
oh the south….haha.
I live in the North and I’ve never noticed them using Gospel music,