Rev. Keller is a member of the Unitarian Universalist
Ministers' Association, the professional organization for ordained
UU ministers in good standing or "fellowship." Admission
into the UUMA and into full fellowshipping is not an easy process,
requiring graduation from an accredited seminary or theology school
with a Masters in Divinity; 400 hours of clinical pastoral education;
an internship with a congregation or community agency; a list of
required readings; familiarity with religious education curricula,
UU history and structure; and many other face to face interviews
and written evaluations.
Ceremonies -- Weddings and Other Rites of
Passage
Schedule permitting, Rev. Keller is available
to officiate various religious ceremonies marking the milestones
of lives such as opposite and same sex marriages, naming ceremonies,
coming of age recognition ceremonies, funeral and memorial
services etc.
In keeping with Unitarian Universalist tradition she
will in consultation with couples, families and other participants
aid in the creation of ceremonies that reflect the personal beliefs
of the participants, and the religion’s commitment to inclusivity
and acceptance in helping people
SCALE OF FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(Standard
fees for sermons, talks, professional consultations, and rites of
passage are set by the UUMA and revisited
on a frequent basis.)
1. Within the parish to non-members/contributors
a. Wedding: $300; with rehearsal $350; alternatively, 10% of total
wedding budget
b. Funeral or Memorial Service $200; with committal or eulogy
$250
2. Societies without regular ministers
a. Wedding: $300; with rehearsal $350 plus $.36 per mile
b. Funeral or Memorial Service: $200; with committal $250 plus $.36
per mile
c. Sermons, other Program services: $200 (one service) $250 (two
services) plus $.36 per mile
3. Societies temporarily without ministers
a. Wedding: $300; with rehearsal $350 plus $.36 per mile
b. Funeral or Memorial Service: $200; with committal or eulogy $250
plus $.36 per mile
c. Sermons, Sunday Morning Service: $200 (one service) $250 (two services)
plus $.36 per mile
d. Other Program Services: $50 per hour of presentation plus $.36
per mile
4. Conferences of which the minister is not a member
a. Leadership participation not requiring specific preparation:
$200 per day plus $.36 per mile
b. Theme talk or other requiring preparation: $300 per day plus
$.36 per mile
NOTES:
If overnight lodging is required, the host society assumes the cost.
Some ministers prefer home hospitality;
others are more comfortable in a motel or hotel. The decision should
be made by the minister. The UUMA
strongly urges that all financial arrangements between the minister
and individuals or congregations be clearly
stated and agreed to in advance. The use of the funds for these
services shall be left entirely to the discretion of
the minister.
(The figure of $.36 per mile should be adjusted as required to agree
with current IRS allowances for business
miles.)
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