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Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained ministers rolls on

1309 DAYS AGO | 4.6.2021

Tennessee Update: The fight to protect the rights of online-ordained minister...

An update from American Marriage Ministries on the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory anti-online ordination law SB 1377 / HB 0213. With information on...

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

1484 DAYS AGO | 10.13.2020

When his church discriminated, this Minister turned to American Marriage Mini...

When mainstream churches discriminated against this LGBTQ minister, he got ordained by American Marriage Ministries so that he could join same-sex couples in...

New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address broader discrimination

1527 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2020

New marriage officiant legislation submitted in Virginia, fails to address br...

A proposed law in Virginia aims to update marriage laws without addressing current minister discrimination

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

1594 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2020

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 ...

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1734 DAYS AGO | 2.6.2020

Ordination vs. Government License: Do You Need to Register to Officiate Weddi...

Ordination or Government Minister License, learn the difference and what steps do you need to take to legally officiate weddings in your state.

A photo taken during AMM's in person ordination tour in Tennessee, shows a line of people at a desk where AMM staff are completing the ordination process.

1817 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2019

How Online Ordination Facilitates Marriage Equality in Rural America

Online ordination allows non traditional couples to find ministers that wont discriminate against them but some lawmakers are trying to change that

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

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

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Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application

1885 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2019

Lawsuit Challenges Virginia’s Racist Marriage License Application

A lawsuit filed in Virginia alleges that the state's marriage license application is racist.

An old timey illustration of 'Uncle Sam' wearing a blue suit and a white top hat pointing toward the viewer, as if to say, "I want you to... Get ordained online!"

1899 DAYS AGO | 8.25.2019

America Needs You to Get Ordained Online!

Get ordained online with AMM to serve your community & practice your faith on your own terms. Become an ordained minister & learn about officiating a wedding!

Tennessee and AMM: What Lies Ahead?

1945 DAYS AGO | 7.10.2019

Tennessee and AMM: What Lies Ahead?

Online church on developments regarding Tennessee law that barred ministers ordained online from solemnizing marriage in the state

“No Thanks, I Don’t Want a Stranger!” Chattanooga TN Ordination Tour Update

1960 DAYS AGO | 6.25.2019

“No Thanks, I Don’t Want a Stranger!” Chattanooga TN Ordination Tour Update

More organizations and online churches are joining the fight against Tennessee's discriminatory new marriage law.

Stock image shows the Tennessee state flag, with a red background, blue circle, and three white stars

1980 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2019

An Open Letter to Members of the Tennessee Legislature

An open letter from American Marriage Ministries to the Tennessee legislature protesting a restrictive new marriage law.

Growing Outrage: A Minister Responds to Tennessee’s Restrictive Marriage Law

1985 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2019

Growing Outrage: A Minister Responds to Tennessee’s Restrictive Marriage Law

An American Marriage Ministries Minister writes her representative protesting a restrictive new marriage law passed in the State of Tennessee.

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