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1594 DAYS AGO | 7.17.2020
Getting Ordained and Performing Marriage in Different States: How does it work?
Good news: your AMM ordination allows you to perform marriage anywhere in the United States, no matter where you live! Learn how to officiate in other states...
1597 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2020
Why being carbon-neutral is still a priority for American Marriage Ministries...
American Marriage Ministries continues its carbon free pledge and partnership with carbonfund.org because climate change remains a critical challenge that we...
1603 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.
1603 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
Helpful Tips for the First-Time Wedding Officiant
Officiating for the first time? Here are helpful tips and details to remember that will ensure your success as a wedding officiant!
1603 DAYS AGO | 7.8.2020
NY Governor Cuomo extends online zoom wedding order, allowing NY couples to k...
An order signed on July, 7 2020 by NY Governor Cuomo lets couples and officiants perform wedding ceremonies over the internet, in order to promote social dis...
1605 DAYS AGO | 7.6.2020
Does My American Marriage Ministries Ordination Expire?
Ordinations granted by American Marriage Ministries are free, do not expire, and do not require renewal, find out how our ordination is central to our missio...
1612 DAYS AGO | 6.29.2020
Jewish Synagogue moves ordination online to circumvent COVID-19 shutdown
COVID-19 is pushing more and more religious functions online, such as the Jewish Universalist Online Synagogue, which ordained 162 Rabbis and Cantors over t...
1615 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2020
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 In...
1616 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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1619 DAYS AGO | 6.22.2020
First-Time Officiant FAQs
Just got ordained? Fear not! Here are some popular and frequently asked questions from first time wedding officiants
1624 DAYS AGO | 6.17.2020
The Importance of Researching Where to Get Ordained Online
It’s important to put thought & effort into your online ordination; that’s why we believe American Marriage Ministries is the best place to get ordained online
1631 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2020
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
1631 DAYS AGO | 6.10.2020
Wedding ceremonies are a public investment in the couple’s partnership. Why c...
Wedding ceremonies are important because they allow the guests to create an emotional investment in the couple's marriage and relationship. Public ceremonies...
1639 DAYS AGO | 6.2.2020
Can’t book a wedding venue? Consider a micro-wedding, or backyard wedding cer...
With wedding venues becoming overbooked due to the COVID-19 Shutdown, couples might need to get creative with their wedding plans. Learn about backyard weddi...
1640 DAYS AGO | 6.1.2020
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...
1646 DAYS AGO | 5.26.2020
American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 700,000th minister today!
American Marriage Ministries just ordained minister number 700,000 as more Americans get ordained online to officiate weddings for friends and family during ...
1651 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2020
New York City Marriage Bureau opens its doors (partially), now accepting appo...
The New York City Marriage Bureau announced that couples can begin setting appointments to apply for their marriage licenses, suggesting that things might be...
1651 DAYS AGO | 5.21.2020
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Weddings: Is a Zoom ceremony the right choice fo...
The pros and cons of having a virtual wedding ceremony