500 South Blackhawk Boulevard (Off Highway 75)
P.O. Box 357 Rockton, Illinois 61072-0357

The Church by the Side of the Road, famous for its singing canaries and Gothic architecture, has been the site for thousands of beautiful weddings and renewed vows for over 30 years. In 1994, the tradition for memorable weddings and renewed vows has been continued by new owners Andrea Marconi Bates and Wayne Bates. The operation and care of the Church is handled by Andrea who is a Professional Wedding Coordinator. Andrea and Wayne are local Rockton residents, who with the support of family
and friends, are taking great pride in the preservation of the
Church by the Side of the Road.

The church is non-denominational, seats 100 to 130 people, and is available to the public for private weddings, renewal of marriage vows, baptisms, and in 1995 for Sunday services. Special services are offered for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

The Church is professionally operated by a staff of Ordained Ministers, Organist, Soloists and a Wedding Coordinator. The staff is committed to making the private ceremonies, be they weddings, renewal of marriage vows, or baptisms, memorable and enjoyable. Please feel free to contact Andrea Marconi Bates with questions on reserving the church for your special ceremony or for information on Sunday worship services or special events.