Professional Title and Name: Rev. Dr. Terry Drew Karanen, Ordained Minister
General Area of Residence: Harrisburg, PA
Locations served: The greater Harrisburg area and Central PA
Ordained by: Rev. Kasandra Sutton, Healing Light Church
Date Ordained: September 5, 1996
Professional Memberships: National Association of Wedding Officiants (NAWO)
Education: Ernest Homes College, Los Angeles, CA
Religious Science International, Spokane, WA
American Institute of Holistic Theology, Youngstown, OH (Doctor of Divinity)
Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ
(BA in Social Sciences - graduating spring 2007)
I Believe:
- That we are all individual representations of a Higher Power that expresses itself through us.
- That changing our thoughts can change our life.
- That we can learn from the past with guilt, plan for the future without expectation and still live life fully today.
Services provided: Weddings/commitment ceremonies; re-commitment ceremonies; baptisms/christenings; house belssings; animal blessings; funeral/memorial services; individual, couples, group and proessional/business counseling;workshops/seminars; and guest speaking.
Specializing in: Unique Weddings/commitment ceremonies that combine the spiritual and/or religious history of the families, with the current beliefs of the couple, to honor the past while acknowledging the present.
Fees: $425 - Includes the wedding ceremony, one in-person meeting with the couple, email and telephone conversations, and a certificate of marriage.
Travel fees may apply if more than one hour outside of Harrisburg.
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Brief excerpts from testimonials: When we were planning our wedding, we were faced with a dilemna. One of us is Jewish, the other Methodist. How could we construct an interdenominational ceremony that would please both our families and encompass our deepest beliefs? That's when God sent Terry Karanen into our lives. Miraculously, he appeared and within minutes, submitted to us one of the most beautiful, meaningful, unifying services we'd ever read. Terry's articulate words, superbly delivered, stil echo in our ears, as we're ready to celebrate our first anniversary. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have had him officiate at our wedding, and we are most grateful for his kindness.
~Susan Granger and James Mapes
When we joined our lives in marriage, Rev. Terry performed our beautiful ceremony. It was truly a commitment of our souls to one another. The sincerity and sweetness of Rev. Terry's spirit helped our family and friends appreciate what the ceremony represented to us.
~Rankey and Cindy Key
Terry helped us as a non-religious couple to create a ceremony we felt comfortable with. Our service encompassed several different aspects including: handfasting; a red rose exchange; and apple tradition. Along with vows, rings, music and family, we had something just right for us and that we werer happy to share.
~L. and B. Eros
My Pledge:
- I pledge to respect and honor all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, faith practices, personal beliefs, and sexual orientations.
- I am willing to provide personal and/or professional references upon request.
- I promise that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. My personal profile information is forthright and honest.
- I agree to enter into this covenant of professionals, and will uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor and professionalism. I am joining as a member of this esteemed organization in the spirit of brotherhood /sisterhood, peace, and tolerance for all, and with a commitment to interfaith respect.
- I am not joining in order to proselytize my own personal beliefs, but to honor the individual beliefs and spirituality of others. If the beliefs and requests of my clients interferes with my own personal standards, I will politely decline their business and refer them back to InterfaithOfficiants.com so that another Officiant can help them.
Signed: Terry Drew Karanen Date 1/30/07
