Fees

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.

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
   1. Wedding: $400; with rehearsal $450; or in some cases, 10% of total wedding budget
   2. Funeral or Memorial Service $200; with committal or eulogy $250
2. Societies without regular ministers
   1. Wedding: $400; with rehearsal $450 plus $.36 per mile
   2. Funeral or Memorial Service: $200; with committal $250 plus $.36 per mile
   3. Sermons, other Program services: $200 (one service) $250 (two services) plus $.36 per mile
3. Societies temporarily without ministers
   1. Wedding: $400; with rehearsal $450 plus $.36 per mile
   2. Funeral or Memorial Service: $200; with committal or eulogy $250 plus $.36 per mile
   3. Sermons, Sunday Morning Service: $200 (one service) $250 (two services) plus $.36 per mile
   4. Other Program Services: $50 per hour of presentation plus $.36 per mile
4. Conferences of which the minister is not a member
   1. Leadership participation not requiring specific preparation: $200 per day plus $.36 per mile
   2. Theme talk or other requiring preparation: $300 per day plus $.36 per mile

The figure of $.36 per mile should be adjusted as required to agree with current IRS allowances for business miles.

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.

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.