Melissa Wertman-Doyle
Ordained Minister in Pennsdale, Pennsylvania
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I got ordained because I so often heard people say they could not find someone to marry them because they did not conform to a specific church's belief system, or they didn't know the pastor well enough, or had not attended the church long enough. I don't feel it's my place to judge. While I think it is important to enter a marriage with your eyes open and all the tools possible for a successful marriage, I know just as many people who have been married for years who went into it with little preparation and were successful as those who were fully prepared and failed.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Montgomery PA and moved all the way to Muncy PA. (There have been a few stops in between!)
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I hope to offer those who want a civil service but not in a magistrate's or courtroom setting an alternative. As well as those who don't have a church home but want a religious ceremony at an alternative venue, the opportunity to have that without jumping through the hoops of securing a mainstream minister to perform the ceremony. Reach out for a conversation to see how I can help you have the wedding you want without the headaches you don't.
Religious Affiliations
Baptists, Lutheranism, Universal Life Church
Additional Information
I grew up in a Lutheran church and have spent my adult life in a Baptist church. If you belong to another denomination, please don't be apprehensive about reaching out. I will research the information necessary to make your day special.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
I reserve the right to accept or decline on a case-by-case basis as date/time/venue works with my schedule/family's schedule.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Renewal of Vows
Additional Information
I can be flexible with my schedule. So if you need to get married at 9 am on a Tuesday, chances are we can make that happen!