Rev. Catherine Black-Ward, Wedding Officiant

11/15/2024

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10/08/2024

❤️❤️Congratulations to Larry and Debbie McCain who married at the Redlands Community Center in Grand Junction. Wishing you a long and happy life together!❤️❤️10/06/2024

09/04/2024

The brilliance of civilization. The brilliance of human nature.

When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics.

However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children.

Millionaire Isidor Straus, co-owner of the largest American chain of department stores, "Macy's," who was also on the Titanic, said:
"I will never enter a lifeboat before other men."

His wife, Ida Straus, also refused to board the lifeboat, giving her spot to her newly appointed maid, Ellen Bird. She decided to spend her last moments of life with her husband.

These wealthy individuals preferred to part with their wealth, and even their lives, rather than compromise their moral principles. Their choice in favor of moral values highlighted the brilliance of human civilization and human nature.

credit: Paulyn Pickle

06/22/2024

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06/16/2024

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez. It was my honor to officiate your wedding ceremony today. Felicidades!