Marriage and Commitment Ceremonies are  the beginning of a life shared and these Celebrations of Life should be beautiful, spiritually enriching and memorable.  One of the greatest truths we know from all that has been written and all that is truth about relationships, is that God brings us together for a Divine Purpose.  This Divine Purpose is to express God in intimacy, comfort, mutual strength, love and joy.

"What unites us all as human beings is an urge for happiness, which at heart is a yearning for union, for overcoming our feelings of separateness.  We want to feel our identity with something larger than our small selves.  We long to be one with our own lives and with each other." - Sharon Salzberg

              The Renewal of Vows gives us the opportunity to strengthen that which "God has brought together."  Marriage and Committed Relationships bring us ever closer to our Oneness with God.  The experience of these relationships bind us to the Truth that God Is Love and that Marriage and Commitment are creations of God, not man.  No human effort is capable of creating the powerful Love that leads to commitment.  This Is God's creation.  God gives us in marriage to One another, and what God gives, no man can take away.  Relationships grounded in Truth, are beautiful, blissful and supportive, they demonstrate the energy, vitality and passion of Spirit.  Marriage Is God's Gift to each of us and It Is a glorious, beautiful gift which is to be honored with love, integrity and understanding.

I would feel honored and blessed to participate in your
  Celebrations of Life;  Weddings, Holy Unions, Commitment Ceremonies or the Renewal of Vows.
Rev. Dr. Henry Lee Bates
Contact the church for more information:
(760) 778-5677

We extend our congratulations and love to Pamela and Corbett, as they begin their life of commitment and joy together.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Corbett Brattin
Married, March 10, 2007
                  
   Special Note:  Although there has been a great debate regarding same-sex marriages in the United States, this ministry endorses, respects and acknowledges the Law of God as given to us by the Radical Rabbi Jesus, "love one another as I (God) have loved you."  Following the Law of God, this ministry will perform marriage ceremonies for all who seek to be joined in a Holy Union.  God blesses us in Holy Union ... and God will Bless America to a greater degree when All Marriages are legally recognized and respected.

         
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