My Ministry

Having been raised by fundamentalist Christian parents, I spent several years in outright rebellion against organized religion. This “ministry” was an ironic step for me to take in many ways. For that matter I spent many years rebelling against many mainstream institutions, including marriage which made this ordination even more unusual to those who knew me. I had a few Unitarian friends from High School who didn’t dislike church, but none of them would could have convinced me to attend a seminary or pursue membership in any religious organization.

When I decided to become legally ordained in 1995, I did so in order to gain legal recognition for my work and the causes I believe in: personal self-expression, charitable education / giving and environmental sustainability.

Without committing to any specific spiritual path, I respect and incorporate many spiritual traditions borne of love (golden rule, mutual aid, karmic investment) and not of hatred or violence (human/animal sacrifice, capital punishment, ethnic “cleansing” etc.).

Spread love like dandelions

Conversely, I would not intentionally disrespect another persons’ spiritual path, although occasional cultural mistakes have happened.

Due to my upbringing, I am very familiar with Judeo-Christian traditions and through research and through practice and participation I have come to love specific aspects of Buddhism, Wicca and other traditions. I am loyal only to the concept of love, its theory and practical applications.