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Directory of Officiants

Who Can Officiate at Chapel Services? The Chapel is non-denominational. You may choose from the following clergy to officiate at the Chapel, or you may choose your own officiant. Note: You may select the officiant of your choice, and are not required to use any of the resources on this list.

Kelly AtkinKelly Atkin has performed hundreds of weddings in the Albuquerque area. She is available 7 days a week and willing to book far in advance or at a moments notice. "Your happiness is all that matters," she says.

Judy Franks 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. She has served as Sr. Minister and also as Interim Minister of Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living.

  • Minister of Religious Science, ordained in 1981
  • Licensure: New Mexico and many other states
  • Phone: 505-269-0835

Linda MertzLinda Mertz specializes in personalized wedding ceremonies that fit your lifestyle and your wedding vision. Traditional or unique, formal or casual, civil or spiritual, her ceremonies honor your destiny to walk the path of life together and the love you share. Simple ceremony options, elopement ceremonies, and rehearsal direction also available.

Semi-retired, Daniel Mueller 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."

  • Non-Denominational Unity Minister, ordained in 1992
  • Phone: 505-891-2880
  • Cell: 505-250-4877

Ned O'MaliaDr. Ned O’Malia 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. Ned has preformed hundreds of wedding ceremonies.

  • PhD in World Religions, ordained in 1982
  • Licensure: New Mexico and many other states
  • Phone: 505-255-8898
  • Email: nedomalia@yahoo.com

Alison OwensAlison Owens specializes in multi-cultural and inter-faith weddings. She is happy to join with you in creating the most intimate and outstanding ceremony of your lives, for the two of you and for your community of loved ones -- spiritual, secular or romantic. She is glad to show you examples of vows and entire ceremonies and create the celebration that best reflects your relationship and values.

Richard Stoops 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.

  • Minister, Presbyterian Church (USA), ordained in 1971
  • Phone: 505-265-8358

Last updated: February 3, 2012

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