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Pope Francis changes rules for Catholics -- Still bans women from ordination

Pope Francis changes rules for Catholics -- Still bans women from ordination

Pope Francis changes Catholic laws for lectors, altar readers - still ban women from ordination & performing marriage. Many see this as sexism and discrimination within the Church.

Proposed Texas Legislation -- and How Gender-Neutral Language Protects & Respects LGBTQ+ Families

Proposed Texas Legislation -- and How Gender-Neutral Language Protects & Respects LGBTQ+ Families

State Sen. Johnson (TX) proposed a bill that would replace gendered language in Family Code to protect same-sex couples & parents, reminding us that language matters in law and in the marriage ceremony.

Representatives in US House Voice Support for SCOTUS Protection of Same-Sex Marriage

Representatives in US House Voice Support for SCOTUS Protection of Same-Sex Marriage

An Oct 2020 resolution introduced in the House of Representatives voices continued support for SCOTUS protection of same-sex couples’ right to marry, LGBTQ+ individuals & their families. HRes 1209

AMM Minister Samuel Heath has a calling: To operate on love and to officiate the hell out of weddings

AMM Minister Samuel Heath has a calling: To operate on love and to officiate the hell out of weddings

AMM Minister Samuel Heath is an LGBTQ wedding officiant who believes love is a calling & all people have a right to marry.

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up

LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on November 3rd.

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

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ community based on her past actions and comments.

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

Charities We’re Supporting This Month

American Marriage Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We support the arts, music and theater, environmental advocacy, news and education. See who we donated to October 2020! Get ordained and join us!

Minister Sam Heath performs a wedding for two grooms, who stand facing each other, holding hands.

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Ministries

When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in marriage. AMM is a LGBTQ embracing church that believes all people are created equal.

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges

Marriage Equality Threatened once more, as Two Supreme Court Justices Challenge Obergefell v Hodges

Will same-sex marriage remain protected once conservative judges take over the Supreme Court? American Marriage Ministries is committed to ensuring that all couples enjoy marriage equality.

Image shows photo from when Ruth Bader Ginsberg officiated a same sex wedding, she is in her robe and white collar, two men in dark suits hold hands, exchanging wedding ring

Remembering RBG's Work to Legalize and Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage

American Marriage Ministries honors and reflects on RBG's longstanding efforts to legalize and celebrate same-sex marriage.

AMM Backs #StopHateForProfit Campaign, Will Suspend Facebook Advertising

AMM Backs #StopHateForProfit Campaign, Will Suspend Facebook Advertising

American Marriage Ministries will back the #StopHateForProfit campaign by boycotting Facebook ads and suspending all advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram through July

Newly ordained AMM Ministers pose with ceremonial certificates at the in person ordination event by American Marriage Ministries in Nashville TN

AMM’s In-person Ordination Tour in Tennessee: A Look Back – and Forward

We reflect on the powerful experience of going to Tennessee one year ago to offer ministers in-person ordination ahead of the state's anti-online ordination law SB1377/HB0213

An Update from AMM on Tennessee's Anti-Online Ordination Law

An Update from AMM on Tennessee's Anti-Online Ordination Law

An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB1377/HB0213

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Why honoring and supporting Pride Month is more important than ever

This year’s Pride underscores the prejudice and discrimination that runs rampant in our nation – and why it’s more important than ever that we stand together to fight for social justice and equality.

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