Grace W Nguro
Ordained Minister in York, Pennsylvania
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
My calling has been shaped by the way I see the world — and by how deeply lost so many people truly are. I have endured significant hardship, and while my life has been far from ordinary, those experiences became the ground where God developed in me wisdom, skills, and gifts: the ability to understand people, to meet them exactly where they are, and to extend service and support without judgment.
For a long time, I ran from this calling. The truth is, I was not raised by anyone — God raised me. The journey was challenging, but I am deeply grateful for the person those experiences have made me. The process was painful, yet it was worth every step.
I have not figured everything out, nor do I have all the pieces together — but I believe that is by design. It is not meant to make sense to us now; in God's divine timing, it all will.
Where are you from?
I was born in Kenya and raised in Baltimore, Maryland from the age of nine. I am the second in my immediate family to come to the United States.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I hope to change lives — individuals, my community, and children — in every way I can, leaving a positive impact on everyone I encounter. I simply want to walk in purpose and stay prepared for whatever God has in store for me.
Religious Affiliations
None
Additional Information
My faith is rooted in relationship with God — not in religious affiliation or doctrine. I do not follow a denomination; I follow God. Religion, to me, is following other people's beliefs — but my journey is personal, built on a direct and living relationship with Him.
Time and again, we have seen God use the unlikely and rewrite the script through those He has personally chosen and set aside. I consider myself one of them.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a York, PA wedding officiant?
I have not yet had the honor of officiating a wedding, and I look forward to updating this once I do. What I can say is this: it would be a profound honor to bless a couple's union and to stand with them on one of the most meaningful days of their lives. My hope for every ceremony is that the love it celebrates lasts a lifetime.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
I am based in the Hanover, Pennsylvania area, in the heart of south-central PA. I am happy to travel throughout Adams, York, and Franklin counties — including Gettysburg and the surrounding communities — and I am open to discussing travel beyond for the right celebration. I share my specific location personally once we begin working together.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Baptisms, Funerals, Christenings, House Blessings, Exorcisms, Spiritual Healing, Reiki Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
My ministry is still taking shape, but my purpose is clear. Through my faith-based work — including my podcast Rooted in God and my healing community, Healing Is Your Responsibility — I serve people walking through trauma, hardship, and life's hardest transitions. Having been raised by no one but God Himself, and having overcome a past that could have destroyed me, I bring lived wisdom, deep compassion, and the ability to meet people exactly where they are, without judgment.
Whether officiating a wedding, speaking life into someone's healing journey, or simply being present in someone's hardest moment, my aim is the same: purposeful, fulfilling work that fills hearts — including my own — and above all, pleases God, in secret and in public.