God's Cross. The Unity Cross Ceremony For Your Wedding. 3 Scripts.
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God's Cross is a beautiful sculpture. It's a lovely addition to a Christian couple's home. It's something you can have in your home throughout your marriage. It may simply be something to adorn your home or you may need it to give you strength with times get tough. Those tough time are just life. It may have nothing to do with your marriage, you simply need a reminder of our own faith and the power of prayer. A Christian marriage works because both of you have our own faith in God and then you join ourselves together with your faith in common.
What is the Unity Cross?
The Unity Cross, or God's Cross, is a cross in 3 parts that you assemble as part of your wedding ceremony. The outer form of the Unity Cross represents the strength, leadership, and protection of the man. The bride's piece of the Unity Cross represents the beauty and the many capabilities of the woman. The brides piece is designed with intricate, beautiful detail and is placed inside the protection of the groom's cross. When they put the two pieces together, it represents the two becoming one. The Sculpture is held together by 3 pins. One for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, or one for the Bride, Groom, and God.
Below are 3 script options for ceremony. They can also be re-written any way you like. These are courtesy of https://www.unitycross.com. You can purchase your unity cross there! God’s Cross Unity Ceremony Script Option 1
At this time, Bride and Groom will assemble the Unity Cross, a beautiful sculpture they will display in their home to remind them of the covenant they are making today.
In Genesis chapter 1, we read that God created man in His own image. That means that He created man bold, strong, to be a leader, to be a protector of his wife and family. Holding the groom's piece of the Unity Cross, Officiant says: The outer form of the Unity Cross represents the strength, leadership, and protection of the man. The book of Ephesians reminds husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, totally and completely giving himself for her. At this time the Officiant hands the piece to the groom and he places his cross onto the base. Holding the bride's piece of the cross, the officiant says: The Book of Genesis Chapter 2 Verses 20-23 tells us that the woman was taken from man. The bride's piece of the Unity Cross represents the beauty and the many capabilities of the woman, designed with intricate, beautiful detail and is placed inside the protection of the groom's cross, completing the sculpture and representing the Two Becoming One. At this time, the officiant hands the bride her piece of the cross and she places it into the center of the man's cross. To complete this sculpture, representing the couple's covenant, we are placing three pegs to hold it together. These pegs represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, showing God's place in this covenant and the security and completeness that only our Heavenly Father can give. At this time the three pegs will be placed into the Unity Cross, completing the sculpture. The scriptures tell us that a three-stranded cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Matthew 19: 5-6 says, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." I do not claim to be the original author of this script. I am sharing it like this to make it easier for anyone to use. 
Photo by Dimensions Photography
God’s Cross Unity Ceremony Script Option 2
Bride and Groom are not going to assemble the Unity Cross. They will display this beautiful sculpture in their home to remind them of the covenant they are making today.
This cross represents the faith of Bride and Groom, showing that they place Christ first at the center of their marriage and trust Him to lead them on this new journey that they begin together today. The book of Genesis chapter 1, states that God created man in His own image. That means that He created man bold, strong, to be a leader, to be a protector of his wife and family. Holding the groom's piece of the Unity Cross, the Officiant says: The outer form of the Unity Cross represents the strength, leadership, and protection of the man. The book of Ephesians reminds husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, totally and completely giving himself for her. Officiant hands the piece to the groom and he places his cross onto the base. Holding the bride's piece of the cross, the Officiant says: The book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 20-23 tells us that the woman was taken from man. The bride's piece of the Unity Cross represents the beauty and the many capabilities of the woman, designed with intricate, beautiful detail and is placed inside the protection of the groom's cross, completing the sculpture and representing the two becoming one. Officiant hands the piece to the bride and she places her piece inside the cross To complete this sculpture, representing the couple's covenant, we are placing three pegs to hold it together. These pegs represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, showing God's place in this covenant and the security and completeness that only our Heavenly Father can give. Place the pegs into the Unity Cross -the Officiant places the one at the top, the groom the one on his side and the bride the one on her side, completing the sculpture. The scriptures tell us that a three-stranded cord is not easily broken (Ecc. 4:12), Matthew (19 5-6) "For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Let us pray, God of love, bless the marriage of Bride and Groom. Surround their relationship and their home with an ever-growing love. May they always be aware of your presence and your care in their lives. And now, Bride and Groom, May the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God surround you and the Holy Spirit keep you. Amen. I do not claim to be the original author of this script. I am sharing it like this to make it easier for anyone to use.
Photo by Dimensions Photography
God’s Cross Unity Ceremony Script Option 3
We will now celebrate your new union with a Unity Cross Ceremony
Groom and Bride, the covenant that you are making today is a three-part covenant. The three parts are Bride, Groom, and God. Through this covenant, from this moment forward you will both be together on your journey through life and you will never be alone. Throughout life, you will experience much joy and happiness, victories and many blessings. During these times, remember that God is there to celebrate with you. You will also experience times of tough decisions, sorrow, and defeat. These are the times that you will need to remember that the Lord is with you. It is during these moments that God will be your strength, your rock, your refuge. He will be there to carry you both through and He will never break covenant with you. You will be able to turn to His word, for He freely gives wisdom to those who ask. His word is true and it never changes. His word is the same yesterday, today and forever. To demonstrate you’re becoming one in this three-part covenant, you have chosen to assemble The Unity Cross. The Unity Cross represents the two of you becoming one with Christ. This cross represents the faith of Bride and Groom, showing that they place Christ first at the center of their marriage and trust Him to lead them on this new journey that they begin together today. Holding the groom's piece of the Unity Cross, the Officiant says: The outer piece of the cross represents you, Groom. It is strong and bold. It represents your role as the leader and protector of your family. In the book of Ephesians, you are reminded to love Bride as Christ Loved the Church, totally and completely giving yourself for her. At this time the Officiant hands the piece to the groom and he places his cross onto the base. Holding the bride's piece of the cross, the Officiant says: The book of Genesis tells us that woman was created from man. Bride, the inside piece of the cross represents you. It is delicate and it is beautiful. It represents your many capabilities and how God created you with such intricate detail and how you fit perfectly inside the protection of Groom completing the sculpture and representing the two becoming one Officiant hands the piece to the bride and she places her piece inside the cross These three pegs represent the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. They represent how the Lord holds together this covenant with His security and the Completeness that only our Heavenly Father can give. We will insert the pegs completing the sculpture showing God’s place in Groom and Brides marriage. Place the pegs into the Unity Cross -the Officiant places the one at the top, the groom the one on his side and the bride the one on her side, completing the sculpture. The scriptures tell us that a three stranded cord is not easily broken (Ecc. 4:12), Matthew (19 5-6) “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh, So, they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” I do not claim to be the original author of this script. I am sharing it like this to make it easier for anyone to use.
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