Guide for Ministers

10.2.2 Involvement of non-Christian clergy in wedding ceremonies

The dispensation of a wedding blessing is possible even if one of the parties involved is a non-Christian.[87]  A wedding blessing in our Church is dispensed in the name of the triune God. Abstaining from such reference to the Trinity in such a blessing out of consideration for the non-Christian clergy member or partner in marriage is not possible, because belief in the triune God is among the fundamental professions of the Christian faith.

It is not permissible for non-Christian clergy to be actively involved in sacramental acts or acts of blessing in the New Apostolic Church. Nevertheless, it is possible for non-Christian clergy to convey a greeting or message of congratulation outside of the divine service, that is to say, after the final benediction. This regulation and the reasoning behind it must be expressly pointed out to Jewish or Muslim clergy in a conversation that should take place well in advance.