What is an Interfaith Minister?

We are exposed to other religions and cultures more now than at any other time in history. This leads many of us to explore whether or not we want to remain practicing our faith of origin. Sometimes we need to ask questions in order to understand ourselves better, and to get a better sense of where we fit in the universe. When you want to get married, bless a house or a baby, or simply need someone to pray with, and you are in this "in-between" kind of place, you may want to consult an Interfaith Minister.

An Interfaith Minister is familiar with the practices, customs, and ceremonies of many different faith traditions. Being non-denominational and interfaith, and not of one particular religion, I am ordained through One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, instead of through a church. I am comfortable serving couples of traditional religions and with mixed backgrounds. This can be particularly helpful for couples and families of more than one faith, who want to blend elements of two or more traditions into a meaningful ceremony or life-cycle event.

What is Interfaith Ministry?

As a native New Yorker, interfaith ministry seems natural to me because we are all here together, in this city, and on this earth. We are weaving a tapestry of cultures, religions, and beliefs everyday, whether we realize it or not. I have glimpsed what we all have in common and it is so worth celebrating and acknowledging in public, in private, in ceremonies and in prayer.

All authentic spiritual traditions, at their core, are committed to common values of peace, tolerance, wisdom, compassionate service and respect for all creation.

As we broaden our understanding of one another as human neighbors, little by little, we are moving towards a more peaceful co-existence. I am passionately committed to being a part of that celebration and acknowledgment of how different things can seem on the outside and how similar they are when we all come home.