Choosing a Spiritual Minister in Maryland

When couples search “wedding officiant near me,” most results point to courthouse officials, traditional clergy, or non-denominational ministers. But if you’re looking for something deeper—something soulful—there is another choice: the spiritual minister.

What Makes a Spiritual Minister Different

Religious ministers represent one faith. Spiritual ministers honor the God within you and treat marriage as a sacred union of souls.

We recognize that people are gifted in many ways—some are clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, healers, prophetic, or seers. Whether those gifts are expressed in a church, a spiritual center, or privately, all are of God. These gifts are entrusted before birth and safeguarded by ancient ancestors of one’s bloodline, and meant to serve with love and integrity.

Dispelling Misconceptions

Spiritual gifts are often misunderstood, mislabeled as dangerous or misguided. But this usually stems from fear, ignorance, or attempts to control what isn’t fully understood. These gifts were never meant to be governed by man-made hierarchies—they are divine inheritances, entrusted by God. As spiritual ministers, we honor these sacred gifts as tools for healing, growth, and service to both self and humanity.

Many Paths, One Source

Spirituality takes many forms, but what unites us is our ability for discernment and the appreciation of all paths that align with the higher God and the recognition of God within. As ministers, we serve couples by honoring their spiritual practices regardless of them being agnostic, spiritual, or walking a middle path between Christianity and spirituality.

Why Couples Choose a Spiritual Minister in Maryland

Couples seeking a spiritual minister are looking for someone who will respect their beliefs, their spiritual practices, and those tired of being discriminated against by mainstream religion. If you want your wedding to reflect love, spiritual practice, and the presence of the Most High God in your union—a spiritual minister may be the right choice.

At Startum, I bring this perspective to every ceremony I perform in Maryland. I honor your beliefs, your love story, and the spiritual power of your union.

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Faithfully officiating ceremonies with spiritual depth and purpose,

Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
Maryland Wedding Officiant | Spiritual Minister
Startum Ceremonies.