Ordination for Everyone
Officiate weddings for friends, family, and community. No doctrine required. $20, valid for life, recognized in most U.S. jurisdictions.
Your journey to ordination starts here
Church of Pride ordains ministers for everyone — LGBTQIA2+ people and allies alike. Fill out the form, and your personalized certificate arrives in minutes.
Become an Ordained Minister
Takes less than 2 minutes. Lasts a lifetime.
Jurisdiction notice: Marriage laws vary by state, county, and city. In most U.S. jurisdictions, an ordained minister may officiate legally binding marriages, but some locations require additional registration, licensing, or documentation. Always confirm requirements with the clerk where the marriage will be recorded.
Tennessee: Online ordination is not currently accepted for solemnizing marriages under Tennessee law. If the ceremony is in Tennessee, use a legally authorized officiant under Tennessee rules.
What you receive: We provide an instant PDF certificate and maintain an ordination record for verification. If your jurisdiction requires a notarized letter of good standing or additional filings, contact your local clerk before relying on your certificate alone.
Simple Process
Three steps to ordination
Fill out the form
Provide your name, email, and location. Affirm your commitment to love and inclusion. It takes less than two minutes.
Complete payment
Pay the one-time $20 fee through our secure Stripe checkout. No subscriptions, no renewals — ever.
Receive your certificate
Your personalized ordination certificate arrives in your inbox instantly. You're ready to officiate.
An alternative to exclusion
A spiritual path free from colonialism, white supremacy, and patriarchy. An institution that reflects who you are.
Our Values
What we stand for
Radical Inclusion
All identities welcomed without questioning. LGBTQIA2+ individuals and allies belong here equally.
No Doctrine
No creed to memorize, no theology to adopt, no barriers to entry. Just a shared commitment to dignity.
Accessible
Single $20 fee, valid for life. No renewals, no hidden costs, no recurring charges of any kind.
Decolonized Faith
An alternative to religious institutions rooted in exclusion. A path defined by who you are.
Legally Recognized
Our ordinations carry legal weight in most U.S. jurisdictions. Always check with your local county clerk before officiating.
Community First
Join thousands of ministers with shared values. A growing movement for love, equity, and celebration.
Real Stories
From our community
“I got ordained so I could marry my best friend and her partner at their backyard ceremony in San Diego. The whole process took five minutes, and I'll carry that day with me forever.”
“As a trans man, finding a church that truly celebrated me felt impossible. Church of Pride changed that. I've now officiated three weddings for couples in our community.”
“We were married by a Church of Pride minister in a park in Portland. No stained glass, no sermon — just our vows, our closest friends, and so much joy.”
Ready to officiate?
Join thousands of ministers who believe every couple deserves someone who celebrates their union.