Rev Michele Clarkson
Ordained Minister in Florence, Oregon
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I originally became ordained in Arizona in 2016 after a Couple approached me to Officiate their Marriage Ceremony. I moved to Florence Oregon in 2017 & have been Officiating here at the Coast. I also have worked in Hospice, end of Life services. My background is as a MSW focusing on Sex Therapy with Couples & Individuals. I also worked in Hospice & end of life services for Families & Animals.
Where are you from?
Oregon is my home & where I grew up. I've lived all over the Pacific NW, California, Nevada & Arizona. I currently reside in Florence Oregon.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
To offer more opportunities for people living in Florence or visiting The Oregon Coast to have a Beach Wedding! It's a dream for many couples & I'd love to assist in their 'fulfilling their dream!' I also want to assist Families in their End of Life Blessings.
Religious Affiliations
Buddhism, Christianity, Methodism, New Age, Rinzai Zen Buddhism, Soto Zen Buddhism, Spiritualism, Tibetan Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, Universal Life Church, Zen, Other
Additional Information
My Mother was raised an Episcopalian while My Father was raised Lutheran. They raised my brother & myself to choice whatever Religious Affiliations we wanted. We both choose Methodist & later I choose Buddhism. I decided to become ordained in the Universal Life Church as it Welcomes All Faiths & All People, a true Blessing!
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Florence, OR wedding officiant?
I speak from a my compassionate heart connection with 'the couple' not from a script. I meet with them prior to their ceremony, so I have an opportunity of knowing what they want for their service. I listen with an Open Heart-Mind.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
Because I reside in Central Oregon of the Coast, my travel time, distance would be a factor for my fee. Also if a couple wants 'premarital counseling', my fee would vary. My fee for Wedding Officiate is $300-450.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Funerals, Christenings, House Blessings, Spiritual Healing, Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
I assure them I'm a part of their life's journey, if that's what they want from me. I'm willing to share in All their 'life's cycles' from Coupling-Marriage, Birth, Celebrations & Death.