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	©All Rights Reserved SJB Ministries LLC 2009 revsjburns@gmail.com revsjb@comcast.net     Lesbian Weddings, DC Gay Marriages, DC Gay Weddings,  Commitment Ceremonies Civil Unions, Holy Unions,  Same Sex Weddings  VA Gay Marriages     Rev. SJ Burns holds a certificate of authorization from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia