Welcome to the strange new world of wedding celebrants.
When I was ordained as a Presbyterian minister more than 30 years ago, the only wedding officiants were public officials and members of the clergy. Couples seeking a religious ceremony had to sidle up to someone like me and ask if I'd be willing to oblige. As long as one or both of them professed Christian faith, I was generally willing. Still am. I've found that couples I marry may go on to become church members: a win-win for everyone. Even if they don't, I count it a privilege to know them.
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