Wedding bells are ringing in New York state. Much media attention has been given to religious leaders and communities who oppose marriage equality, so GLAAD is lifting up the places of worship that are willing and excited to participate in the marriages of all couples.
There are many places of worship in New York that are excited about participating in marriage equality. If you want to host your wedding at a house of worship and receive a blessing on your marriage, then contact one of the many churches, synagogues, congregations, community centers, mosques, temples, or worship centers listed below. These are places of worship that would be delighted to host and officiate your wedding. See full list of places of worship.
Binghamton, Ithaca and South Central New York
First Congregational Church UCC
Rev. Laura Lee Kent & Rev. Manda Adams
309 Highland Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-6033
http://www.fccithaca.org
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We are an Open & Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, where no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome! We would be honored to share in the celebration of your sacred commitment.
Newark Valley United Church of Christ
Rev. James K. Boodley
32 South Main Street
Newark Valley, NY 13811
607-642-5520
http://www.facebook.com/#!/newarkvalley.ucc
Newark Valley UCC is officially an open and affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ, a liberal mainline Protestant denomination. The church is the classic small town “little white church.” We only offer religious marriage services. Our minister is firm about the separation of church and state and doesn’t sign marriage certificates. We do, however, have a member (retired judge) who offers that service.
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
The Rev’d J. Brad Benson
122 Liberty St
Bath, NY 14810
607-776-7983
http://stthomasbath.org
Genuinely friendly congregation; majestic historic building where weddings have taken place for well over 190 years.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton
Rev. Douglas Taylor
183 Riverside Dr.
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-729-1641
http://uubinghamton.org
Genuinely friendly congregation; majestic historic building where weddings have taken place for well over 190 years.