RevLarter Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Gray Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevLarter Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 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* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Gray Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevLarter Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Gray Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Only if that organizations is approved by the providence and of course you meet that organizations criteria for being a minister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevLarter Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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