~ * ~Congenial, Ordained, Liberal, Ordained Minister will be delighted to perform your Ceremony. He officiates at Traditional, Interfaith, Non-Religious, "Civil Service" type, Civil Unions & Commitment Ceremonies.~ * ~
~ * ~Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Bortin has over 30 years of experience in the Ministry (he is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley - Starr King School for the Ministry). Interfaith Weddings are a specialty of UU clergy.~ * ~
~ * ~He would be happy to celebrate your Marriage at the Venue of your choice or at the Beautiful non-denominational United Nations Chapel (he has privileges to officiate there). He is an excellent speaker & much in demand on topics of religion & social action (i.e., charitable endeavors).~ * ~
~ * ~Rev. Bortin will collaborate with you to create your personalized Ceremony - he encourages couples to Write their Own Vows, have Readings - Poetry that is important to them, or Bible passages [perhaps read by a relative or friend] & Musical interludes (we know several excellent Musicians who are suitable for Ceremony through Reception). Your Wedding should reflect your essence as a couple, offer profound meaning to you & your loved ones.~ * ~.
~ * ~Rev. B has performed Weddings at such well-known NYC locales as The Rainbow Room, The Waldorf Astoria, Central Park, The Museum of Natural History, The Statue of Liberty, The Water Club, The River Cafe, and the United Nations Chapel, among others.~ * ~
~ * ~His Destination Weddings include the beach at Fire Island, the Napa Valley, the California Redwoods & Lake Superior, Minnesota.~ * ~
~ * ~For an Exquisite Wedding Ceremony that will offer you & your friends & family lovely memories, allow me, Claire to put you in touch with a Wonderful Minister, Rev. Ben Bortin. Please phone 718-816-0160 (preferred) or 718-608-5641 (leave a message at either number). Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Or you may email me at alizacgambert@yahoo.com