Damita Collette Johnson

My journey to ministry began with a deep-seated spiritual calling—an undeniable pull to serve others and foster connection within my community. I sought ordination as a deliberate step on my path of personal growth, driven by the conviction that we all have a role to play in supporting one another through life's most significant moments. The accessibility of online ordination through the Universal Life Church provided a direct and meaningful way to answer this call.

Today, my ministry is multifaceted. I craft and officiate deeply personal wedding ceremonies that honor the unique bond and beliefs of each couple. I also provide spiritual counseling, offering a compassionate and confidential space for individuals to explore their paths and navigate challenges. Furthermore, I am committed to nurturing a vibrant spiritual congregation, creating a welcoming environment where individuals can gather for shared reflection, support, and growth.

My ordination is not a destination but the foundation of an ongoing commitment. I continually strive to deepen my own understanding and expand my capacity to serve, guided by the core principles of compassion, integrity, and respect for all faiths and philosophies.

My spiritual path and ministry are rooted in Detroit, Michigan. The city’s profound spirit of resilience, authenticity, and community has fundamentally shaped my approach to service and spiritual guidance. While my perspective is informed by my Detroit heritage, I am honored to serve individuals and communities without geographic limitation.

I seek to provide legitimate, accessible spiritual services—officiating marriages, offering pastoral counseling, and building community—without the traditional barriers of institutional hierarchy. My ordination establishes the legal authority and ethical accountability necessary to serve interfaith couples, secular families, and individuals seeking meaningful ritual rooted in personal values rather than rigid doctrine.

Rooted in Detroit's tradition of resilience and reinvention, I aim to create spiritual infrastructure that prioritizes inclusion and continuous growth. I view this ordination not as a final credential, but as the foundation for ongoing ministerial development—pursuing education in ceremonial design and pastoral ethics while demonstrating that online ordination, paired with genuine commitment and meticulous practice, constitutes valid, impactful ministry.

By maintaining rigorous standards and serving diverse communities with integrity, I hope to validate the ULC model through exemplary service rather than defensive explanation, ensuring those I serve receive professional spiritual care that honors their unique paths.

Ordained through Universal Life Church, which welcomes all spiritual paths. I honor diverse faith traditions, secular humanism, and everything between—no doctrine imposed, no judgment rendered. My role is to create ceremony that reflects your values, not mine.

I distinguish my work through systematic preparation rather than theatrical delivery. Structured consultations, multiple script drafts, and mandatory rehearsals prevent the awkward improvisation that undermines meaningful moments.

Interfaith unions receive theological coherence, not superficial holiday mentions. Secular couples get ritual that satisfies spiritual hunger without religious language. LGBTQ+ frameworks are intentionally designed, not adapted as afterthoughts. I maintain current knowledge of Michigan county-specific marriage laws, ensuring legal validity regardless of content.

I reject performative solemnity that prioritizes the officiant's voice. Ceremonies maintain appropriate gravitas while accommodating genuine emotion—crying, laughter, unexpected moments—without artificial drama. I remain present through license signing and municipal filing, ensuring your union begins with proper legal standing ceremony that feels simultaneously deeply personal and professionally executed—sacred without exclusivity, customized without chaos.

Available throughout Detroit and surrounding areas within a 50-mile radius. Travel included at no additional charge within this range.

I create ceremonies that are legally impeccable, personally meaningful, and free of performative theatrics.