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Zoom – Favorite Traditions

On June 16, 2021, members of the Justice of the Peace Association took advantage of the opportunity to talk with each other and exchange points of view. Discussion Included Some ceremonies that were discussed included the traditional ring ceremony. And candle and wine box ceremonies. Members related enjoying processes that engage the couple. Sand ceremonies were a fav, especially if children are involved since it gives them a way to be included. How much time officiants spend creating a ceremony. (JPus polled members on Facebook in 2019 and 69% spent three or more hours for a simple, in-town wedding.) Incorporating extra […]

Your Wedding: The Beginning Of A Happy Marriage

Across all societies, the wedding ceremony is held as sacred. It links to the other momentous events of our life cycle – like birth and (yes) death – in significance. Most religions see the wedding as a rite by which two persons are joined and their destinies merged. The married couple becomes the new generation of family. So a wedding is both an outcome of one family unit and the beginning of another: a conversion that mirrors Nature. In the Jewish tradition, “the dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day of one’s life.” Catholics too see the wedding […]

Last chance to Stop Special Officiants in NH

Full Senate Votes Forty-three New Hampshire JPs and JPus members endorsed JPus’ written testimony, submitted to the state Senate before its final hearing on the special marriage officiant bill. This is the last opportunity to block HB295. The full senate votes on the bill May 30th. Details are available here.

Ending Child Marriage – NH 2021

  HB60: An Act to End Child Marriage Members of the Justice of the Peace Association are strong advocates to end child marriage. As a result, working on members’ behalf, JPus submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire Child and Family Law Committee supporting HB60. If successful, then this bill will finally end child marriage in the state. Below, see the additional links for related JPus activity to end child marriage in NH and other states. Related Links ★ Information about our advocacy and partnerships for officiants about child and forced marriage. ★ Education and training for officiants about child and forced marriage […]

Conference 2021 – Speakers & Exhibitors Help

  Our first virtual conference is powered by Accelevents and can be attended via computer, tablet or mobile device. Answers to general questions about the conference can be found below. If you are new to online conferences like ours, Accelevents has provided an introduction to virtual events. FAQs – Speakers I’m a Speaker in a session, what do I do? As a speaker, you will need to access the Accelevents Backstage link to be able to start your live broadcast. Instructions are here to earn the steps from start to end on how to join an event as a speaker. Note: Chrome […]