Christian marriage is a joyous and celebratory event in the life of the church. We would be honored to share in your special day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get married at UPC?
University Presbyterian Church understands marriage to be a gift for people of all faith traditions and no religious affiliation, all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and cultures.
The Session policy for weddings states that the Sanctuary shall be used only for weddings of active members, family of active members, and students who have been active in the Presbyterian Campus Ministry. In some circumstances, the pastor is granted discretion to accommodate applicants who do not meet these requirements.
What spaces are available for weddings?
Our Sanctuary is our primary location for weddings.
Wedding ceremonies can also be held in the Anne McClamroch McFall Memorial Garden, with Vance Barron Hall used as a rain plan. The garden can accommodate approximately 30 chairs for guests.
Are there any dates that are not available for weddings?
UPC reserves the right to block off certain weekends based upon our church calendar.
On Saturdays in the fall, during College Football Season, the church sells University Presbyterian Church parking lot spaces to fundraise for the Youth Scholarship Fund. Should a couple schedule a wedding for a fall date that ends up being a UNC home football game, the couple may reserve a select amount of parking spaces (we have 20 total) for $35 a space, or you may reserve the entire lot for a discounted rate of $600.
For more about weddings at UPC, see our Wedding Guidelines.
How do I reserve a date?
Fill out a wedding request form and return it to UPC via email or regular mail (PO Box 509, Chapel Hill NC 27514).