08/29/2024
I recently encountered a little passive hostility because I’m not a “church officiant”, so I want to share what kind of officiant I feel I am:
First off, I was ordained, albeit online, in 2007 by Universal Life Church, and according to them, I AM a minister. That said, I am NOT a preacher. I am not here to stand in front of an alter and pour hellfire and brimstone down on my couples. I am not here to dedicate a significant chunk of a wedding celebration to preachy stuff that anyone of these guests can hear on Sunday. At their church. 🤷🏻♀️
I am here to speak words of love over your love story. I am here to recognize who you are as an individual as well as who you are as a couple. I am here to help you tell your love story however you dream it. My God is a god of love and grace so I am also here to offer prayer and blessings for that. I want your love story to have laughter. I want your love story to be uniquely yours without forcing a sermon on anyone.
It is truly an honor to get to participate in such an incredible moment, & I am so grateful to continue to serve the Tulsa metro & Grand Lake areas!