[Noab]

From what little I know the NRSV is fully acceptable but many Catholics prefer the older RSV edition.

You might also find this passage from The Prophet useful...

That is perfect. Very beautiful. I will run this by them. Thank you, so much.

[Noab]

I talked to them in the first consult. They said to prep something Christian but not too pious. *sigh* It will come to me.

[Noab]

I am an interfaith minister. I am proud to know so many paths and see the crossroads for each to another. I am about to do a wedding for a couple that doesn't want too much Christianity in their Christian wedding. The Bride is an Agnostic and the Groom is a non-practicing Catholic.

Would I be ok using the New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha NRSV? It is the only Bible that I trust and like.

[Ulc Status In Canada?]

Only if that organizations is approved by the providence and of course you meet that organizations criteria for being a minister.

I did a little research with my Father-in-Law (Canadian; retired CBSA Director of Import/Exports) and he told me that it is a few hoops, but, not impossible. Just annoying. Sounds like a challenge, but, I am up to it.

[Ulc Status In Canada?]

You will have to contact your province to get the ULC approved as a denom, which as I understand it, is not an easy task.

Couldn't I very well join an already established religious organization and branch off? That is what I am being told by and offered by a Minister in Halifax, NS, who runs the MCC (gay friendly church).

[Ulc Status In Canada?]

Based on the info I have received over the years Sirius is correct. You will be able to do everything except solemnize the legal portion of a wedding.

So, what does someone do to gain the ability to perform the legal side of Marriages? That is a staple of my ministry.

You will still be ordained.

but....

Each province has their own rules/regulations and I don't believe any of them will recognize the ordainment.

Thank you for your reply. I will have to look into this. *sigh*

[Ulc Status In Canada?]

I am moving to Canada as a Permanent Resident in the near future and I am wondering if I will still be ordained in Canada or if something special would have to occur to keep my status as an ordained minister.

Thank you for your time.

Blessing to All