Richard Boylan
Ordained Minister in Quincy, Massachusetts
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
You never know when there's going to be a sudden need for someone who's ordained. Whether it's a wedding, baptism, or even a funeral, I wanted to have the ability to offer spiritual non-denominational guidance to those looking for it.
Where are you from?
Originally from Rhode Island but I'm now living in Quincy, MA
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I want to be able to offer my skills to anyone looking for a minister but not necessarily a denominational one. Churches and religious institutions often have so many laws and requirements that can make them seem discriminatory. With my ordination I want to be able to be someone that people looking for an ordained minister, whether it be for something as happy as a wedding or as dour as a funeral, can come to for help.
Religious Affiliations
Universal Life Church
Additional Information
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What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Quincy, MA wedding officiant?
I've been to too many weddings where it is clear the minister is just plugging the soon to be married couple's names into a script. There's no character to it, no human touch, it seems just like words. In my pursuit of offering a better, memorable experience, I make it my goal to meet with the couple beforehand, get to know them, and create a ceremony tailored to who they are as people.
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
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Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Baptisms, Funerals, House Blessings, Exorcisms
Additional Information
As a minister in the Universal Life Church, I truly do take my duties seriously. Just because I became a minster online, it doesn't mean I take my role any less seriously, in fact I put in that much more effort to prove the spiritual legitimacy of my role.