I am Chuck Randle, a resident of the Gulf Breeze, Florida, area,  serving as pastor of the Pensacola Beach Community Church, over the past six and one-half years.  Prior to my ministry here, I served a thirty-year pastorate as Senior Pastor of the First Congregational Church (UCC) of West Dundee, Illinois.  Over the years, I have conducted well over 1300 weddings.  There are very few kinds of experiences I have not encountered.  Three of the things of which I am very proud is that, first of all, I have a healthy respect for all those who come to me seeking to be married, and have developed friendships lasting over the years.    Secondly, I have never dropped a ring during the ceremony; and thirdly, I have never mistakenly used the wrong names for the Bride or Groom.  

For credentials, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois; a Master of Divinity from the Evangelical Theological Seminary , Evanston, Illinois (now named Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary); and a Doctor of Ministry from the Bethany Theological Seminary, Oakbrook, Illinois (now located in Richmond,  Indiana).  

The weddings at which I  officiate are weddings designed especially for the Bride and Groom.   They are professionally done and very personable. They may be religious ceremonies, or civil.  The Bride and Groom are encourged to participte in the decision about elements included.  If children are involved, they may be an integral part of the ceremony.

There are many beautiful places on the Island that provide memorable settings for that special day in your life.  You may  like to dig your toes in the sand while the ceremony is happening, or sit in an air conditioned church, or enjoy the surroundings of a beautiful park.  Perhaps you'd like for your wedding to take place  on a a boat for up to twenty-five people (two-hour duration); or maybe your wedding ceremony in a helicopter (limited to the Bride and Groom).  The flight is one hour duration.    We can make all of this happen.  Your inquiries are welcome.

In addition to weddings, many people come to this beautiful setting on the Gulf of Mexico to renew their wedding vows.   Please contact me if you would like to have a renewal of your vows.