William E. Herrmann

As an elected official, I could only perform secular ceremonies within my jurisdiction. I can now minister to a larger geographic area, and insert spirituality when asked, into the ceremony

A New York transplant in Georgia

My personal Ministry is Loving and serving God, believing in the Trinity of God the Father, Jesus Christ the son and the Holy Spirit, respecting other religions and philosophies, fighting injustice, working on myself.

Secular or Spiritual services

Rome Georgia

My spiritual Journey of comparative religions and philosophies: Mother was of Catholic and Jewish lineage in Lithuania and Poland, Father Lutheran in Germany and Ireland. Born in Bethany Deaconess Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, built by the Eastern German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church who founded the Bethany Deaconess Society in 1900, the nurses similar to Catholic Nuns, lived and ran the hospital. -Raised with the practices of Catholicism and studied and received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance (Reconciliation/Confession), Matrimony. -Bible Study (KJV) with Jehovah Witnesses. According to Jehovah's Witness theology: God: They believe in one God, Jehovah, who is the Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe. Jesus Christ: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus Christ is a separate and distinct created being, not co-equal or co-eternal with God. They view Jesus as the first and highest creation of Jehovah and consider him the Son of God. Holy Spirit: They believe that the Holy Spirit is not a person but is God's active force or power that He uses to accomplish His purposes. -Dutch Reformed Church, historically emphasized core Reformed doctrines such as salvation by grace through faith, the authority of the Bible, and the sovereignty of God, while using foundational texts like the Heidelberg Catechism and the Belgic Confession. It also stressed communal worship, family discipleship, and Christian education within its congregations. Influenced by John Calvin and Martin Luther. -Studied with Swami Muktanananda (Baba), and after his death with Gurumayi Chidvilasananda in the Siddha Yoga Path at an Ashram for a couple of years. Honor yourself, worship yourself, mediate on yourself, God Dwells within you as you, see God in each other. The Heart is the hub of all sacred places. Go there and roam”. Here I had my spiritual awakening through Shaktipat. Studies include the Indian schools of Philosophy such as Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism a branch of the Shaivite philosophical tradition. -Satmar Hasidic Jews. Lived with them part time over a couple of years and then full time for three months. Satmar Jews adhere to ultra-Orthodox beliefs that emphasize strict religious observance, separation from secular society, and a commitment to traditional Jewish law. They are known for their distinctive customs, including modest dress and a rejection of Zionism, viewing the establishment of the State of Israel as contrary to their religious principles. -Currently involved with (and loving) Global Methodists. The Global Methodist Church emphasizes evangelical Wesleyan Christianity, a denomination within Protestant Christianity subscribing to views that were propounded by the conservative Confessing Movement, focusing on discipleship, personal and social holiness, and the authority of historic creeds. It also promotes a high level of catechesis to educate members on essential theological principles and encourages the full participation of women in ministry.