SERVICES

SERVICES

All priests who are ordained under World Light Fellowship are legally ordained. The fellowship is an incorporated, non-denominational church in the State of New York and in the United States. As such, they may perform all of those services of an ordained Priest including but not limited to baptisms, funerals, marriages, etc..

Performing Marriages

As an ordained priest/minister, you can legally perform wedding ceremonies. In order to perform weddings in the US, you must check with the county clerk's office, where the couple received their marriage license to find out if there is anything you must do to perform a marriage ceremony in that county. Rules vary from county to county. In 90% of the US, there is nothing you need to do.

In some counties and countries, a letter on fellowship stationary verifying your ordination may be needed, and in some cases, you may need a copy of the World Light Fellowship incorporation papers as proof of their legal status. Some places that may require this is in the New York City area, Washington DC, and in certain counties in Virginia and Hawaii. The fellowship will provide the documentation that is needed, upon request. Please check early to see if these extra papers are needed!

Hands on Healing

In some states in the USA, one has to be legally ordained to do “Hands on Healing”. Being ordained under World Light Fellowship gives you legal status where this is required.

Using the World Light Fellowship Name

As an ordained minister, you may wish to establish regular meetings, a healing or prayer circle, study group, or give classes in your area. Or you may wish to legally establish a church in your state or country. You may do this using the World Light Fellowship name to show affiliation with us. Using the name World Light Fellowship is acceptable as long as World Light Fellowship is not in any way implicated or held responsible in any legal or financial matters, or held liable in any way. You may use the name World Light Fellowship in the following ways:

Some examples of proper use of the World Light Fellowship name for your local group or legal church:

World Light Fellowship – Rev. Mary Jones

Rev. Mary Jones – World Light Fellowship

World Light Fellowship of Charlotte

The Charlotte Chapter of World Light Fellowship

If you are establishing a group or legal fellowship, the World Light Fellowship name may be used in such a way as to show you are affiliated with them, but are not the official and whole organization.

If you are going to be establishing a legal fellowship in affiliation with them, you must write to them for their statement of affiliation first.

Please Notes: Establishing any kind of a group or affiliation with the World Light Fellowship is completely optional!

Establishing a Legal Fellowship

The Federal Government will require evidence that you are a legitimate organization with and an active membership, regular meetings, ongoing classes, and a newsletter. In order to be approved as a non-profit organization, you must exist as an organization first. You cannot accept donations until you are approved for tax exempt status.

If you are considering legally incorporating as a fellowship you may wish to consult a lawyer for help in filing all of the appropriate forms for incorporation and non-profit status.



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	SERVICES All priests who are ordained under World Light Fellowship are legally ordained. The fellowship is an incorporated, non-denominational church in the State of New York and in the United States. As such, they may perform all of those services of an ordained Priest including but not limited to baptisms, funerals, marriages, etc.. Performing Marriages As an ordained priest/minister, you can legally perform wedding ceremonies. In order to perform weddings in the US, you must check with the county clerk's office, where the couple received their marriage license to find out if there is anything you must do to perform a marriage ceremony in that county. Rules vary from county to county. In 90% of the US, there is nothing you need to do. In some counties and countries, a letter on fellowship stationary verifying your ordination may be needed, and in some cases, you may need a copy of the World Light Fellowship incorporation papers as proof of their legal status. Some places that may require this is in the New York City area, Washington DC, and in certain counties in Virginia and Hawaii. The fellowship will provide the documentation that is needed, upon request. Please check early to see if these extra papers are needed! Hands on Healing In some states in the USA, one has to be legally ordained to do “Hands on Healing”. Being ordained under World Light Fellowship gives you legal status where this is required. Using the World Light Fellowship Name As an ordained minister, you may wish to establish regular meetings, a healing or prayer circle, study group, or give classes in your area. Or you may wish to legally establish a church in your state or country. You may do this using the World Light Fellowship name to show affiliation with us. Using the name World Light Fellowship is acceptable as long as World Light Fellowship is not in any way implicated or held responsible in any legal or financial matters, or held liable in any way. You may use the name World Light Fellowship in the following ways: Some examples of proper use of the World Light Fellowship name for your local group or legal church: World Light Fellowship – Rev. Mary Jones Rev. Mary Jones – World Light Fellowship World Light Fellowship of Charlotte The Charlotte Chapter of World Light Fellowship If you are establishing a group or legal fellowship, the World Light Fellowship name may be used in such a way as to show you are affiliated with them, but are not the official and whole organization. If you are going to be establishing a legal fellowship in affiliation with them, you must write to them for their statement of affiliation first. Please Notes: Establishing any kind of a group or affiliation with the World Light Fellowship is completely optional! Establishing a Legal Fellowship The Federal Government will require evidence that you are a legitimate organization with and an active membership, regular meetings, ongoing classes, and a newsletter. In order to be approved as a non-profit organization, you must exist as an organization first. You cannot accept donations until you are approved for tax exempt status. If you are considering legally incorporating as a fellowship you may wish to consult a lawyer for help in filing all of the appropriate forms for incorporation and non-profit status.