Interfaith Minister Katie Carson
Ordained Minister in The Villages, Florida
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I have been an interfaith healthcare chaplain for 10 years. I wanted to be able to legally marry or renew vows for our patients and their partners when these sacred services are requested. I would also be honored to perform the same for couples who live in my locality.
Where are you from?
I am originally from Southern New Jersey. I now live in The Villages, FL.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
Legal authority to marry and to provide pastoral care/counseling to my community at large.
Religious Affiliations
Buddhism, Christianity, Gnosticism, Methodism, New Age, Quakers, Unitarian Universalism, Universal Life Church
Additional Information
I am currently a Quaker and am studying Buddhism. I work as an interfaith hospital chaplain and love to glean Truths from all faith traditions.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a The Villages, FL wedding officiant?
As a Quaker, I believe that there is "that of God in everyone:" that all of us are inestimably precious and unconditionally loved by the Light. My goal is to bring this Truth forward for all gathered.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
Ocala, Fl The Villages, FL Leesburg,FL
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Funerals, House Blessings, Spiritual Healing, Reiki Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
I have a background in social work, counseling, education, chaplaincy, and public speaking (I have officiated many funerals and memorial services during my years as a hospice chaplain.) I hold a B.A. in Sociology (Rowan University), an M.A. in Spirituality (Loyola University Chicago), I have completed an extended unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, and I have studied at The Haden Institute for Spiritual Direction. Therefore, I can provide spiritual counseling, spiritual direction, pre-marital spiritual counseling, chaplain services, wedding and funeral officiation.
