Oregon Wedding Minister

Wedded Your Way

	*Our Officiants*

Rev. Leah Light started Wedded Your Way in 2002, and is the Founding Minister and Director of Circle of Light Ministries, LLC, formerly known as Universal Light Church, in Tigard. For more information on our twice-monthly services, a Healing & Meditation/Prayer Circle, please contact Leah directly.

Leah's spiritual background was conservative and Christian-based, yet at the same time, eclectic. Her parents practiced a more Jewish lifestyle that adhered closely to the Old Testament in terms of dietary laws and the Saturday Sabbath, yet their beliefs also embraced charismatic / Pentecostal elements as well. They were independent, reasoning that no one church could hold all the truth. Thus, they never joined one particular church, but instead made the rounds, visiting various congregations of their choosing. As a result, Leah was exposed to many different faiths and viewpoints. This background has served her well in practicing tolerance, and bridging the gap among couples and families of differing beliefs, or for those who hold no particular belief. The choice of a nonreligious wedding, if desired, is honored and respected.

Leah completed a Spiritual Studies program with the Center for Healing Arts in Portland and was first ordained by the Church of Inner Light in 1992. Her current ministry includes Reiki healing, intuitive counseling, and performing wedding and other ceremonies.

Other Minister Referrals

If Rev. Leah is not available for your date, or if your wedding is outside the Portland/Vancouver metro areas, she will gladly refer you to another minister to make sure you are well taken care of.

Rev. BJ

Loves to Travel

Rev. BJ, Minister/Officiant

Rev. BJ is ordained by the Universal Life Church in Seattle, WA. She has a 30 year background as a counselor, and some of her fondest memories have involved couples contemplating marriage. Becoming a licensed wedding officiant seemed the logical next step for her as well as a lot of fun! BJ will travel to your wedding location throughout Oregon or Washington.

Rev. Laurel

Associate Minister

Rev. Laurel, Associate Minister

Rev. Laurel has been a member of and is ordained by Circle of Light Ministries in Tigard, where she is Associate Minister. Laurel has an Episcopalian background, having been trained as a Stephen Ministries lay counselor. She entered into the wedding ministry because she wanted to assist couples in declaring their love and commitment to one another.

Rev. Laurel holds a Masters degree in teaching and currently teaches in the Beaverton and Hillsboro School Districts. She has a great love for children, having become a teacher in order to make a difference in their lives. She is also the mother of a ten-year-old daughter. Laurel is honored to officiate for couples in the greater Portland area.

Rev. Lori

Associate Minister

Rev. Lori, Associate Minister

Rev. Lori is ordained by the Circle of Light Ministries. She has served in youth and music ministries with her home church, First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, and for New Thought Christian churches in this area. Lori holds a Bachelors of Communications degree and is a performer in local community theatre organizations.

As a licensed Massage Therapist, Rev. Lori understands the importance of promoting a congenial, calm energy on your special day. She provides a positive and memorable wedding experience, tailored to your needs.

Rev. Warren

Associate Minister

Rev. Warren, Associate Minister

Since 1978 Rev. Warren has worked as a Holistic Health Therapist. Beginning as a massage therapist, he returned to school to obtain a Masters in Counseling, and then to seminary to obtain a Master of Divinity degree, all to facilitate working with body, mind and spirit. He has studied, trained in, and practiced many systems of energy healing, as well as shamanism. Since 1994 Warren has been known as a Spiritual Healer, working primarily with laying-on-of hands healing, and working especially with people with cancer. Rev. Warren believes that all healing, and indeed all life, is ultimately about love and loving. Thus he is pleased and honored to be able to officiate at weddings, the ultimate public affirmation of love, as an ordained Circle of Light Minister.

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The person who officiates at weddings may also be called: minister, officiant, wedding officiant, wedding minister, wedding officiator, marriage officiator, marriage minister, marriage officiant, marriage official, wedding clergy, marriage clergy, wedding celebrant, marriage celebrant, wedding
officiate, Justice of the Peace, JP, pastor, civil officiant, and reverend. Whatever term is preferred, we'll be sure you're Wedded Your Way.

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9860 S.W. Hall Blvd., Suite C-4, Portland, Oregon 97223