Mark Steven Peebles
Ordained Minister in Alden, New York
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
Actually my father and my grandfather were both Baptist ministers and that is how I was raised. When I got older I went on my own path and have studied many different religions and ways of life. I feel like I constantly learn something. I've been told I am charismatic and also tend to really care about people. I retired early as a forensic psychologist from a work injury. I also have ancestors that were very much into Spiritualism such as Dr. James Martin Peebles.
Where are you from?
I live in the Marilla and Alden area.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I am a very caring person. I have always taken in the underdog and helped whenever I can. After retirement I currently live with my partner of 20 years. He suffers from a severe mental illness. I Am also a recovering addict s can years clean.
Religious Affiliations
Amish, Atheism, Baptists, Catholicism, Charismatic movement, Christianity, Evangelicalism, Judaism, Methodism, New Age, New Thought, Presbyterianism, Protestantism, Quakers, Spiritualism, Unitarian Universalism, Universal Life Church, Wicca, Worldwide Church of God
Additional Information
I do believe in a God and in many ways really believe we all do it just may be a different entity. I really enjoy counseling people and trying to help them figure themselves out and who they really are.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Alden, NY wedding officiant?
I am a strong believer in love and enjoy watching a couple say their vows to each other. I think there should be no bars to marriage. I have counseled married couples in the past.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
Spiritualism I can travel a good distance for the right person. Geez are negotiable as it's more to Me about helping the other person and making them enjoy and see who they really are. Fees would depend on services the person is looking for. I am also looking for someone to my partner and myself. Problem is he will not leave the house. That's a story for when I get to know someone better.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Baptisms, House Blessings, Exorcisms, Spiritual Healing, Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
As I said I am a loving person. My sister tells me I constantly flirt with men and women and they do it back not realizing they are doing it. That's just me. I also have this sense where I can look into someone's eyes and tell a lot about that person.