[Magdalen] Big News WAS Clergy Fees.

[Georgia DuBose]

P.S. For any who might get angsty about the technicalities: I was
licensed in the District of Columbia because of serving as a chaplain
at National Cathedral. I talked to Bishop Mariann, and also let my
bishop in West Virginia know that I was officiating.

Georgia+

On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Georgia DuBose <gdubose at gmail.com> wrote:
> Very best wishes to David and Wilfred!
>
> Last year, in October, I used the ritual authorized by the Episcopal
> Church to bless the civil marriage of a friend of Bob's, a diplomat,
> and his partner, a hotel manager, at the diplomatic club, DACOR, in
> Washington, D.C. Similar: no Eucharist, too much food, lots of joy.
>
> Georgia+
> who has not had a chance to do so in Florence, Oregon.
>
> On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Jo Craddock <jocraddock at gmail.com> wrote:
>> David inadvertently sent this to me (probably that AOL-by-way-of-thing), and
>> has asked that that I share the news with the pub. I'm honored to share that
>> ...
>>
>>
>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>> Subject:        Re: [Magdalen] Clergy Fees.
>> Date:   Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:47:23 -0500
>> From:   Cantor03 at aol.com
>> To:     jocraddock at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/14/2014 9:13:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> jocraddock at gmail.com writes:
>>
>>    Well, you did get a pro -- or two, rather-- not a starving law student!
>>
>>    Anxious to hear "the rest of the story," and with
>>
>>    Peace,
>>    Jo>>>>>
>>
>> Yes.
>> I did get married yesterday to my partner of 15 years, with ceremony
>> and reception for about twenty right here in our home.
>> I was divorced on September 14, 1984, so I guess after thirty years
>> it was about time to tie the knot again.
>> The service was that approved by TEC, with no Eucharist. The clergy
>> were partnered priests I have known forever.  They were married in
>> Maine about three years ago.
>> There was much too much food, and a colossal wedding cake.
>> My daughter, Wendy and her husband, Neal were here, and that made
>> it all quite special.
>> The weather was overcast but about 35 F, and no precipitation.
>> My partner is of Hispanic extraction, and a retired and disabled
>> veteran.  He was medical in his work life, as well.  His name is
>> Wilfred.
>> David S.
>>
>>
>>
>> Peace and happiness to all!
>>
>> Jo
>>
>>