Nontraditional weddings have become the norm

Dear Pastor Marty: I have been asked by my friend to become ordained so I could marry her and her boyfriend. I am honored and delighted to do this. I was wondering, do you know how I can become ordained? Thanks much, Trisha

Hey Peter, I’m going to be the officiant for my sister’s wedding in a couple of months. Do you have a prayer or something I could use? I’d love it. Chris

Ten years ago, email requests like these from friends and parishioners didn’t exist. Last year I received six of them, resembling the two samples above. My customary reply doesn’t take long to write: “Congratulations! I don’t have brilliant suggestions to offer. You might try Google.”