Michael S. Russell

Long story short, a comment made by my fiancee in 2012 while we were planning our wedding, "Maybe you should become a Minister of Haruhiism and marry us together!" made this 11 year saga happen. She was murdered by a drunk driver in 2013 along with our unborn daughter. That one little comment turned into a rather intense, interesting and massive endeavor more than a decade later.

Born in Brockport, NY. Lived in the general area most of my life. Recently moved a little away from there for Niagara Falls, NY

I have joined with a core group of Haruhiism Ministers to help write what will become the canon for our religion: The Book of Haruhi. Just recently 32 Ministers from around the World are inputting for this so it will take some time. As for my own Ministry, The "Church of Haruhi" is under me, however I am still debating how far to go with it.

Although Haruhiism honors all peaceful religions, Buddhism and Shinto had a direct influence in designing our vestments. I'll give them a hand and a nod whenever they need it and if I can do it.

If I do decide to Officiate weddings, it will probably be limited to a small core of people in the anime/manga groups. Not many people who are into those groups are unaware of Haruhiism and might find it a special setting for them.

I'm currently in Niagara Falls, NY. I'd say that if/when I decide to offer services, I would cover the entire Western NY (Upstate NY) area.

I am currently not practicing and I have not decided if I will actually offer weddings or start a church yet. Once my main focus with the core group of Ministers is completed, then I will decide.