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Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

1703 DAYS AGO | 4.7.2021

Weddings for the Dead -- A look at Mormon posthumous sealings and proxy baptisms

Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy ...

New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why

1705 DAYS AGO | 4.5.2021

New Gallup poll shows church membership is down dramatically -- And we know why

A new Gallup poll shows US church membership is lower than ever, below 50 percent in 2020. The largest contributor cited was a lack of religious preference o...

Bride and groom stand outside a Mormon LDS temple on the wedding day

1710 DAYS AGO | 3.31.2021

Mormon Weddings : From Top-Secret Temple Sealings to the Myth of Magic Underw...

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mo...

Close up view of a man and woman placing their hands on a Holy Bible during a wedding ceremony. The Bible and the table top are white.

1711 DAYS AGO | 3.30.2021

An Officiant’s Guide to Covenant Marriages

Covenant marriage is a legally distinct type of marriage that wedding officiants should know about. Read our advice on performing a covenant marriage ceremon...

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to agnostics!

1712 DAYS AGO | 3.29.2021

AMM ordains people of all faiths -- from pagans to monotheists, atheists to a...

AMM welcomes people of all faiths: If you’re wondering how to become an ordained minister with a nondenominational, interfaith church, whether you’re Neopaga...

Plan and Officiate a Spring Equinox Wedding with Community Flower Ceremony

1736 DAYS AGO | 3.5.2021

Plan and Officiate a Spring Equinox Wedding with Community Flower Ceremony

Love is in the air! Celebrate with a Spring Equinox wedding that’s brimming with colorful flowers and loving friends.

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

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Illustrated cord tied into an infinity knot to represent a unique handfasting ritual

1756 DAYS AGO | 2.13.2021

How to Tie a Handfasting Cord -- The Infinity Knot

How to tie an infinity handfasting knot during your wedding ceremony! Follow these ten easy illustrated steps. Simple diagram with handfasting cord for a uni...

Stylized illustration of a Buddha statue by Jessica Levey

1811 DAYS AGO | 12.20.2020

How to Perform a Buddhist Wedding Ceremony

Want to know what a Buddhist wedding ritual entails? Learn about the readings, decorations, how the ceremony is constructed, and more. ✓ Explore our guide!

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

1876 DAYS AGO | 10.16.2020

Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones in Your Wedding Ceremony

How to honor dead relatives and loved ones as part of a joyful wedding ceremony.

Illustration of a handfasting cord tied around two wrists as grooms clasp hands

1887 DAYS AGO | 10.5.2020

Plan a Simple Wedding Ceremony With Inspiration from One Couple’s ‘Year and a...

Learn the parts of a handfasting wedding and Plan a handfasting ceremony using inspiration from a traditional Pagan ‘year and a day’ engagement.

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microweddings

1904 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2020

Handfasting and Virtual Weddings -- Keeping Traditions Alive in Modern Microw...

Lessons from a Seattle couple’s livestreamed handfasting, where not just one but two dads helped officiate the unique virtual event.

Illustration of a gothic bride and groom wearing animal masks for a Halloween or Samhain pagan wedding celebration

1918 DAYS AGO | 9.4.2020

So you’ve been asked to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding...

Learn how to officiate a Halloween or Samhain wedding and write a custom fall holiday ceremony script.

What is an Interfaith, or Non-Denominational Church?

1976 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020

What is an Interfaith, or Non-Denominational Church?

Find out what an interfaith non-denominational church like American Marriage Ministries believes and how we provide a safe place for all beliefs.

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

2072 DAYS AGO | 4.3.2020

The Case for/against Online Churches: There’s no substitute for the real deal…

Companies are using fear to sell virtual alternatives to in-person activities, but when it comes to wedding ceremonies, there's no substitute for the real deal.

A black and white photo shows Pope Leo XII smiling at the camera in his clergy robes

2150 DAYS AGO | 1.16.2020

A Catholic Ordination Controversy Underscores the Importance of Online Ordina...

A controversy over Catholic ordinations shows why online ordination available to all is so important in order to guarantee marriage equality.

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