Why do you officiate?
When we talk about our why, we offer our motivation and purpose. Our why gives perspective. It builds connections.
Why do you enjoy performing marriages?
Tell us why you love being a justice of the peace or notary. Does it spark something special in you? Bring joy to your day? Counter a less-heartening day job? Each one of us has a different reason for this work we love. We want to hear about your special reason.
Share the Joy
- Send us your reason why through our JPus Facebook Page or send us an email. Include a photo, too. We’ll then share the love on our findaJP Facebook and Instagram pages. Be sure to like our pages so we can tag you!
- Check out additional details of our social media membership perk – because we’ll announce a new theme quarterly. We also have the low-down on how-to submit your story and photo on Facebook
Related Links
- Details on how to participate in this social media perk are explained in this member support article.
- Follow all of JPus and findaJP’s social media platforms
- Make sure that posts on Facebook make it to your newsfeed. This article explains how to reflect your preferences.
- Learn more about the JPus Facebook Page, and why its Likes, Follows and Reviews matter to you.
Zoom Calls Scheduled
Two Zoom calls are scheduled to bring our members together. Namely, these gatherings will create more opportunities for members to network and learn from one another. With this in mind, being a part of the JPus community sets our group apart. Take advantage of this opportunity and join in the conversation with fellow marriage officiants.
Zoom Dates
- On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm we’ll talk about ways of handling the rescheduled wedding ceremonies – and how to handle second ceremonies and vows. Login information is here.
- Save-the-Date: Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
- These are members-only calls. Notaries and JPs, plans and pricing to become a member of the Justice of the Peace Association is here.
- More information about the Zooms is available on our Events page.
Related Links
- See our Zoom get-togethers on our Events page
- How to Zoom member support
Ask the Legislators
Questions for Legislators – Tell us what YOU would like to ask!
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Justice of the Peace Association will hold a virtual conference for marriage officiants. The morning keynote will be a moderated panel discussion with state legislators from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Topics of discussion will include:
- amateur officiants
- child marriage
- virtual ceremonies and more.
Including your questions, comments and ideas will make the conversation more meaningful. What questions do YOU want to ask? Please tell us here.
Related Links
- Click Here to Visit the Conference Site & Register
- Frequently Asked Questions about the conference.
- Attendee help – Tips about the online platform
- Check out our previous conferences
- Additional training opportunities on JPus’ training hub
Pre-Conference Preparation Zoom
It is exciting! It is fun! And for some, it may seem daunting. No worries! This Zoom call is to help everyone feel comfortable with the virtual conference platform.
JPus’ Virtual Conference
We understand that when used to our previous in-person conferences, this online format might feel a bit out of your wheelhouse. We got your back! JPus is hosting a Zoom on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM to review how to use the conference platform. This will give you confidence when joining the Justice of the Peace Association’s virtual conference. We’ll share our screen and answer any questions that you have.
Some things that we’ll cover:
- Accessing the Virtual Event Hub. (You must purchase your tickets before doing this.)
- Using the Lobby and navigating the virtual event hub
- How to Bookmark the presentations that you’d like to attend
- Asking questions during presentations and workshops using the Chat function
- Chatting with fellow officiants in the Lounge and 1:1 Networking sessions
Join Zoom Meeting March 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM
- Please follow this link to join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86711279386
- Meeting ID: 867 1127 9386
Related Links
- Register for the conference and sign-up for the workshops you are interested in
- See our Zoom get-togethers on our Events page
- How to Zoom member support
MA Legislation Poll
Exciting news! Massachusetts Senator Anne Gobi is taking the lead and resubmitting the Resolve to Evaluate the One-Day Solemnizer Rule. This is a hard-fought-for piece of legislation based on the white paper that JPus submitted to Governor Baker. Senator Julian Cyr sponsored the bill during the 2019-2020 session, and Senator Gobi graciously agreed to take over the helm.
Answer the Poll – MA JPs only
Previously, Senator Gobi sponsored other legislation on behalf of the state’s JPs. She needs to see support from membership to know if she should continue these efforts. Support means, in addition to responding to this poll, also advocating to legislators asking them to cosponsor the bills and vote in favor.
Please answer this poll so we can let Senator Gobi know how to proceed.