How many ministers/priests etc ARE there here?

[Cavebear58]

I'm intrigued... I've noticed a lot of messages from pastors, ministers, reverends etc.

Ever curious, and as a newish member, I wondered if we could build up a list of us in a thread? I don't know why or what use it might have some networking potential.

Thanks
Graham.

[Nighthawk]

I am one of Colorado's only ordained pagan ministers. Those of us in pagan religions have a hard time meeting the state's criteria so there aren't a lot of us. (When I say state criteria, I mean that we are encouraged to be involved with a congregation of I think 100 or more. It's NOT a legal requirement- just something that is encouraged, and is worded in such a way that a lot of mistakenly think it is a requirement and are discouraged as a result.)

[Nighthawk]

I am one of Colorado's only ordained pagan ministers. Those of us in pagan religions have a hard time meeting the state's criteria so there aren't a lot of us.

I suppose I should have mentioned my faith... I'm a Neo Druid.

[BoldHighlander]

I'm not "ordained", but up until recently (due to scheduling conflicts) I was a highschool youth leader at my church for the past 5 years.

I also have done outreach with outlaw motorcycle clubs (my background allows them & "street kids" to trust/respect me rather quickly ).

[Zardoz]

I'm an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church

[O'Callaghan]

I'm an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church

So am I. To add a little background, the ULC ordain online on request and our only tenet is 'always do what is right'. I have yet to make any use of my ordination, but technically I still have the title of 'reverend'.

[sathor]

I am one of Colorado's only ordained pagan ministers. Those of us in pagan religions have a hard time meeting the state's criteria so there aren't a lot of us. (When I say state criteria, I mean that we are encouraged to be involved with a congregation of I think 100 or more. It's NOT a legal requirement- just something that is encouraged, and is worded in such a way that a lot of mistakenly think it is a requirement and are discouraged as a result.)

I am one of the many ULC people here I guess, ironically, for Ohio, I just had to send $10 to the State, and they gave me a license to perform ceremonies. It hangs on my wall to this day. The interesting part is that I got mine during a time that the state numbered them, so unlike some people, I have a registration number with Ohio.

[macwilkin]

Everyone:

Please remember our forum rules regarding religious topics. So far this thread has been close to the line in terms of forum rules. Two posts have been deleted for crossing the line.

Thread moved to Off-Topic area.

Regards,

Todd

[sathor]

Everyone:

Please remember our forum rules regarding religious topics. So far this thread has been close to the line in terms of forum rules. Two posts have been deleted for crossing the line.

Thread moved to Off-Topic area.

Regards,

Todd

My post that was deleted was not religious, but talked about rules for performing weddings in this state, not about religion. I don't care if you delete it with a reason like 'rules about posting professional advice or help' but claiming religion on that one is just mean.

[Ozman1944]

Independent Catholic Priest here,( Also Western Rite Syriac Othodox Bishop for San Fernando Valley California).