Weddings and funerals are important times that provide opportunities to come together in community with compassion and hope, to celebrate the strength and beauty of love, and to support and care for one another. These rituals honor times of transition for individuals, families, and the community, and invite us into the sacred work of sharing our vulnerability and our humanity while inviting the presence and support of the community and the Divine.
The church offers two beautiful and sacred venues for these special occasions. The unique Gothic-style sanctuary was built in 1865 and is sheathed in brownstone. The stained-glass windows and ornately carved woodwork are a beautiful backdrop for these sacred life events. The sanctuary seats up to eight hundred people and is handicap accessible. The space has dimmable lighting, an Infrared Hearing System, and the capacity for livestream.
Located east of the main sanctuary, Gross Memorial Chapel is an intimate and sacred space that seats approximately one hundred people. The refurbished pipe organ provides a magnificent sound that fills the space. The chapel is also handicap accessible, and movable chairs within the space create flexibility for various seating arrangements.
If you would like more information about making arrangements for your wedding or would like to learn more about planning a funeral or memorial service, please reach out to Denise Doran at ddoran@ahcc.org or 860.216.9818.
As people of faith, we believe that preparing a meaningful, respectful, personal service of remembrance is a sacred and healing activity of love, faith, and community. We feel a deep privilege in journeying with individuals and families as one’s end of life approaches or arrives.
It is never too early to consider your hopes and desires for the end of your life and to share these wishes with those you love and trust. The ministers are available to speak with you about your wishes, as well as provide resources for important conversations with your loved ones and to help document your hopes and priorities. This booklet is a resource that you can edit and share with the church and with those closest to you.
The following addresses some of the questions most often asked:
Congratulations! Marriage is a gift from God, and serves as a reminder of our sacred dependence upon one another and our calling to love generously, unselfishly, and abundantly. The exchanging of lifelong vows before God is truly a sacred and joyful act, and we thoroughly enjoy the privilege of being a part of that blessed occasion.
The following addresses some of the questions most often asked:
*Fees apply for the use of the space and for some of the items listed above.
To reserve the space and discuss fees, please contact Denise Doran at ddoran@ahcc.org or 860.216.9818.