Locations served: Hawaiian islands, especially Kauai and Oahu, also willing to travel US and internationally
Ordained by: Certified by the State of Hawaii to celebrate weddings through the auspices of Unity Church at Diamondhead, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 1999, License #99-612
Master of Divinity, Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley,1976 (the Catholic Church does not ordain women but I have fulfilled many ministry tasks from hospital chaplaincy to music and worship planning)
Date Ordained: June 1976
Professional Memberships: Kauai Wedding Professionals Association
Education: BA, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1967
M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 1976
I Believe...that it is human nature to wonder and to wish to apprehend the mystery of life in this universe. I trust and love the many ways people have done that through the ages and the religious and spiritual traditions that have arisen from this search. I honor and respect all peoples and am open to learning from everyone.
Services provided: Reverent wedding ceremonies, photography, flowers, music, video, receptions, wedding excursions, pre-wedding counseling
Specializing in: Beach and waterfall weddings and commitment ceremonies in Hawaii plus supporting couples in having exactly the wedding they envision.
Fees: $225-2500 depending on services desired
To contact: Telephone: 808-823-8820
Brief excerpts from testimonials:
Aloha Virginia---
Just a quick note to say thank you again for your presence at our wedding; it meant the world to us that you were there to celebrate with us. We are so touched by your radiant spirit, your kindness, your friendship.
We are so blessed that our wedding day was the most magical time of our lives, thanks to your wonderful, engaging, divine presence. Your presence brought a sense of joy and peace and calm and ease--that we could not help but be totally, divinely in the moment, with every sense aware: the color of the sky, the invigorating waves crashing our feet, the cool wind...
We could thank you again, and again, and again, and it still would not be enough. Thank you for sharing our day with us and extending your friendship to us. We are inspired to create art (perhaps watercolor?) because of the beauty of the art in your heart.
Mahalo forever,
Ruby & Rusty
This is my solemn 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.
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. My personal profile information is forthright and honest.
I am not joining in order to proselytize my own personal beliefs, but to honor the individual beliefs and spirituality of others. If any of 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 they may choose another Officiant who can help them.
Electronic Signature and Date:__Virginia St. Claire, November 29th,2006_______________________
