Directory of Officiants
Who Can Officiate at Chapel Services?
The following clergy are affiliated with The University of New Mexico:
For Catholic wedding ceremonies at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, please contact the Aquinas Newman Center, 505-247-1094.
Kelly Atkin
505-453-8602
Katkintvl@hotmail.com
Kelly Atkin is an ordained Clergy Member of the Church of Spiritual Humanism. She is non-denominational and has officiated at over 100 personalized weddings since being ordained in July 2004. Kelly prides herself on being flexible in her "ceremonial style," embracing the moment with an exuberance of love for the event at hand.
References available upon request.
Judy Franks
505-269-0835
Judy has been a minister of Religious Science for over 30 years, having been ordained in September 1981. She has served as Sr. Minister and also as Interim Minister of Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living. Judy is licensed in other states besides New Mexico and she joyfully creates wedding ceremonies with the couple's wishes in mind. Judy meets with the couple to develop a unique ceremony, meets for the rehearsal, and then performs the couple's unique, life-long memorable wedding ceremony.
Daniel Mueller
505-891-2880
505-250-4877 cell
Semi-retired, Daniel Mueller has been an ordained Unity (non-denominational) Minister for more than 16 years. He creates his own simple and beautiful wedding services. Christian, while not orthodox in content, Daniel is frequently told, "That was the most meaningful service I have ever heard."
Ned Omalia
505-255-8898
nedomalia@yahoo.com
Dr. Ned O’Malia is a PhD in World Religions. He currently teaches with the University Honors Program. Ordained in 1982, Ned has preformed hundreds of wedding. He is licensed in many states beyond New Mexico. Ned is especially skilled at creating a ceremony that combines two distinct religious traditions. Dr. O’Malia follows a three fold format: meeting the couple to develop their unique ceremony, conducting a rehearsal and performing a memorial marriage ceremony.
Alison Owens
505-342-2021
weddingsabq.com
Alison Owens was ordained by the Universal Life Church in 1981 and has been performing non-denominational marriage ceremonies ever since. She focuses on the particular wishes of each couple, so they will have a memorable ceremony reflecting their uniqueness. Alison loves performing all kinds of marriage ceremonies – multi-cultural, inclusive of family and friends – and strives to make each one especially meaningful.
Richard Stoops
505-265-8358
Richard Stoops is a minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Richard meets with the bride and groom before the wedding to become better acquainted with them. The personal meeting helps him craft a service that reflects the bride's and groom's values and the relationships with those they care about. Participation of friends and family is encouraged.