Dorrie Ann Gibson

I became a minister 11 years ago when same sex marriage became legal in Utah. I saw in the media that many same sex couples were having difficulty getting their ceremonies performed. Before that, I always wondered about the people who perform ceremonies (wedding, commitment, funerals, blessings, baptisms.etc) Were they all from religious backgrounds?

I currently live in Pleasant View, Utah, in Weber County. I've lived in Utah for over 45 years. I grew up in Pleasant View, and moved into the Ogden area. Now I'm back in Pleasant View, about 1/2 a mile from where I grew up as a child.

When I first got ordained, I was doing it for all those who were being denied. Now 11 years later, I have a stronger faith than when I was younger.

I don't follow one religion over another. I believe wholeheartedly in a higher power, be it God, or a Heavenly Father, or other deity. I believe God is a loving heavenly power, who is full of love, and peace. I believe God will on judgement day whoop some serious butt, but overall loves his creations. I've heard that God is unchanging, but think about it, we're going on what the Bible says. That was way back when. I believe God is in everything, and his unchanging ways are his love for his creations, and how things have changed in the eons since he created the Earth. He wants us to turn to him in everything be it good, or bad. I don't think he would want us to follow his teachings, or Jesus Christ if we only did it out of fear.

I ask tons of questions about the couple, or persons involved, and personalize the ceremonies to that couple. I like to use humor, and lightness in my ceremonies. I've very open, and try to get the couples to engage with in depth information of each person. I've performed a humorous commitment ceremony in a Dr Seussian manner.

Ogden Botanical gardens; I've performed a commitment ceremony. Any place can be made a special place!

Very personalized