Mr. Richard Forgione
Ordained Minister in Huntington, New York
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I Became A Licensed Ordained Minister Online Merely Because This Is Where God Wants Me To Be. I Was Led Here To Continue On My Spiritual Journey With Sharing With Others How Amazing Our God Is. I Am Also Led To Bring Others Closer To God With Building A Relationship With Him And Not Necessarily People Believing That The Only Way To God Is Through Entering A Building Any Day Of The Week Or Strictly On Sundays Or Holidays. To Remind Everyone That Where Our Heart Is - God Is !
Where are you from?
I’m from New York. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. I’ve lived in Queens until a young age where my father un-alived my mother and then moved from place to place to call home. I love this state and many other states that I visited in the continental US, but I have to say that home is where my heart is and that my heart is with God. Therefore, no matter where I am God is with me and that’s my home.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
What I pray to achieve with my online ordination is assisting others with building a healthy relationship with God. To share with the world that the last person that was perfect was crucified and it’s not our responsibility to be perfect, but more importantly strive to become a better version of ourselves then we were the day before. To share with the world that every day we wake up, we have another opportunity to shine. Since I was a child I found it easy to speak to people with having them open up and share their thoughts, feelings and concerns. I’ve explained all of my trials and tribulations in addition to how I’ve overcome every obstacle that I’ve faced. I’ve explained that people may forsake us, but no matter what I’ve been through throughout my life (that many would not have survived), God has never forsaken me. I share with people that when God brings us to it, God sees us through it. I guess in all actuality and all reality, I pray for an opportunity to let the next person in need know that they’re not alone and to remind each and every person with the understanding that we have Royal DNA running through our body and that if I’ve overcome every single horrific situation throughout my existence, then so can they. No One is exempt from that.
Religious Affiliations
Baptists, Catholicism, Christianity, Church of God, Church of God in Christ, Evangelicalism, New Thought, Roman Religion, Spiritualism, Universal Life Church, Other
Additional Information
I believe that anybody can overcome any obstacle or challenges that they face. People need to take a consideration that if God brought us to it, God will see us through it. We are never alone, and sometimes when we feel God’s not answering us, we need to remember that the teacher is always quiet during the test. We also need to be reminded that when we give God our problems, worries or concerns then that means God has it and we should not take control of it again. If we do that or we’re worried, concerned, possess fear or have anxiety then how much faith and trust are we giving God? Our belief, our faith and our love for God are the tools that we need to overcome anything we have faced, are facing or will ever face. Trust the process and please trust in God‘s timing
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Huntington, NY wedding officiant?
I believe that each and every ceremony, gathering or social get together doesn’t make a difference of where you are but more importantly who you’re with. People don’t realize that you don’t necessarily have to have a wedding in a castle for it to be a memorable moment. As long as God is there, then you have the most amazing gift of having the King of Kings join His two children together. Who can ask for anything more?
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
There is no distance I would not travel to be there for somebody in need. As I’ve mentioned in a previous answer to a question; if somebody is willing to gift a round trip ticket and schedule it in advance, then I’m there. Please understand that the travel range in the questionnaire only gives you up to 1000 miles. When it comes to someone in need, there is no distance that I would not travel. It’s by God, for God and through God and I will never slap the hand of God away after I’ve been blessed with all the gifts of blessings that I’ve received over the decades. It’s maintaining a level of respect and appreciation to God for all that I’ve experienced and everything I’ve overcome. You see, every obstacle and challenge me face is actually a lesson to prepare us for what lies ahead. When we overcome, whatever said obstacle or challenge. We are then prepared for the next one. Remember, when we reach the top of one mountain, we are yet at the bottom of another. So keep moving. Keep going. Keep trusting in God that everything you’re experiencing is for God‘s greater good and preparation for what God needs you to do for Him.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Baptisms, Funerals, Christenings, House Blessings, Spiritual Healing, Reiki Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
There are no limitations to where I would go, what I would do or the distance I would travel to be there for somebody in need. Well, except exorcism. I’ve been fighting the devil my whole life just to overcome the obstacles and the challenges with defeating him and when it comes to something of that nature, it should be addressed through the Vatican. I can talk more about how individuals can lean on God more but to remove an entity is not something I want to be responsible for. If people could also take in consideration that travel time is expensive and if that could be gifted, then I will be there to join them in whatever it is that they are in need of.