Alumni Chapel — Ministers

The following are clergy affiliated with The University of New Mexico.

For Catholic wedding ceremonies at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, please contact the Aquinas Newman Center, 505.257.1094 or the Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal, 505.831.8177

Kelly Atkin

Kelly Atkin is an ordained Clergy Member of the Church of Spiritual Humanism. She is non-denominational and has officiated 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.

Kelly can be reached at 505.453.8602 or Katkintvl@hotmail.com

Rev. Judy Franks

Rev. Judy Franks is a united Church of Religious Science minister, having been ordained September, 1981 in Albuquerque, she served the First Church of Religious Science in Albuquerque from 1979-1984. Rev. Judy coordinates her weddings so that each couple that it is their wedding and therefore the ceremony can be designed with their wishes in mind. She uses varied resources to create the ceremony.

Rev. Judy can be reached at 242-0128.

Reverend Bill Howden

Rev. Howden is a non-denominational, multi-cultural minister and former priest in the Episcopal church.

He specializes in helping couples create a ceremony that fits their relationship and spirituality.

Rev. Howden's couples have access to sophisticated tools and resources to help them build a loving and lasting relationship.

Scheduling your free initial interview is the first step.

Rev. Howden may be reached at 505.341.0504 or email howden@marriagemakers.net

You may also check out his website at http://www.marriagemakers.net.

Reverend Daniel Mueller

Rev. Mueller has been an ordained Unity (non-denominational) Minister for more than 16 years.

Rev. Mueller has created his own simple and beautiful wedding service.

Christian, while not orthodox in content, Rev. Mueller is frequently told, "That was the most meaningful service I have ever heard."

Rev. Mueller is semi-retired. He may be reached at 505.891.2880 or by cell 505.250.4877.

Reverand Alison Owens

Rev. 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 that reflects 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.

Alison can be reached at 505.342.2021

Reverend Richard Stoops

Rev. Richard Stoops is a minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Rev. Stoops meets with the bride and groom prior to the wedding to become better acquainted with them.

The personal meeting helps Rev. Stoops craft a service that reflects the bride and groom's values and the relationships with those they care about.

Participation of friends and family is encouraged.

Rev. Stoops may be contacted at 505.265.8358