Cody Dowell
Ordained Minister in Sumter, South Carolina
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
Matthew 19:6 says, "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate" and in Genesis 2:18 The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
Where are you from?
Born in Washington, Live in Oklahoma, temporarily in South Carolina.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
While love is a strong foundation for marriage, getting married when you're already in love signifies a commitment to build a deeper, more stable partnership by legally binding yourselves together, signifying a desire to face life's challenges as a united team, and potentially providing additional benefits like financial security and legal protections in certain situations; it goes beyond just the feeling of love and involves actively choosing to invest in a long-term future with that person.
Religious Affiliations
Anglicanism, Christianity, Confucianism, Eastern Orthodox Church, Gnosticism, Illuminati, Kabbalah, Taoism, Universal Life Church
Additional Information
"All religions are paths to reach God. They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for everyone. Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God. If you start to fight My religion is more important than your's; mine is true and your's isn't then where will that lead us? There is only one God, and each of us has a language to reach God. Some are Sikh, some Muslim, Hindu, Christian. And they are all paths to God." -Pope Francis
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Sumter, SC wedding officiant?
I mainly charge for reimbursement for travel costs, but depending on the time it takes to prepare officiation I can tailor it to a specific style.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Baptisms, Funerals, Christenings, House Blessings, Exorcisms, Spiritual Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
I can assist with Traditional, Contemporary, Simple, or Renewal styled ceremonies for Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Wiccan/Pagan, or Agnostic/Atheist beliefs. I will need additional time for supplies for celebrations that include: Candle Lighting, Hand Fasting, Sand Ceremony, Jumping the Broom, Glass Stomping, or Tree Planting.