Amanda Schuhmacher
Ordained Minister in Hochstetten-Dhaun, Rheinland-Pfalz
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I have always loved to learn about religious beliefs and practices. I have been doing a lot of small blessings and small ceremonies as well as tarot readings in my friend group.
Sadly, many local churches don't really accept more modern and alternative practices.
I love churches and the community it can grant the individual, and am glad I found one which is open to all religions. That's why I became an ordained minister online, to spread positivity across beliefs.
Wether it be a wedding, funeral, baptism or a unique ceremony created for your individual purposes.
Where are you from?
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I want to spread positivity, teach kindness, and give ceremonies that special feeling everyone longs to experience.
My goal is to help people in my area who may need religious guidance, advice or a spiritual figure for ceremonies like weddings, funerals, baptisms, blessings, exorcisms and tarot readings, since it isn't widely available.
Religious Affiliations
Hellenic Reconstructionism, Protestantism, Universal Life Church
Additional Information
While my beliefs are centered around ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hellenic polytheism, I do believe that religion is merely how we feel most comfortable worshipping the one and same gods across all beliefs.
Since I grew up with protestant beliefs, I still carry a lot of knowledge and respect for the religion as well as the traditions and ceremonies.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Hochstetten-Dhaun, RP wedding officiant?
My goal is to offer spiritual support based on what a person needs, regardless of what religion they believe in.
Personalized ceremonies, advice and consultation is what I offer. Be that a unique ceremony script for a wedding or a funeral address tailored to honour the deceased.
Individual ceremonies and scripts are what make this work worthwhile. All created uniquely for the occasion or person. Religion is human, and so is my work. No artificial intelligence will ever be used in my religious practices.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Baptisms, Funerals, House Blessings, Exorcisms, Spiritual Healing, Reiki Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
Communication between a Minister When I speak to people about their faith, I find it incredibly important to honour their beliefs as they do mine.
If a ceremony is to be performed or a speech to be held, I will always center a client's beliefs instead of my own and honour their religion. It is, after all, a celebration of their faith, not necessarily mine.
Still, I am curious about others' perspectives and religions and passionate about community, love and positivity. Let me be the vessel through which the divine act in our world. Let me be the vessel through which the divine speak to you.