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    LeahB    September 27, 2008   Live in Lancaster, PA. Wedding in White Plains, NY

    Hi ladies,

    Our officiant is a retired protestant minister. Is minister the correct term? Is he a priest? I'm writing my program and obviously don't want to offend him.. again, so sorry if this is really obvious, I'm just not with it in that regardMost likely a REALLY dumb question, but bear with me! :  wedding Icon Razz

     
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    TallBride    January 24 2009   Westlake Village, Ca

    Just ask him! You can just ask how he would like to be introduced and ta-da you've got your answer :e)

     
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    subee    May 2009  

    In the Christian tradition, protestant ministers are not typically referred to as priests.  My understanding is that it's usually reserved for Catholic, Orthodox, Episcopalian/Anglican ministers.  I second TallBride's suggestion though.  Depending upon the church and the minister, I've heard several variations on how ministers are addressed (e.g., Pastor Tom vs. Reverend Tom, etc.), so best to be sure you're correct!  

     
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    cannotwait    February 1, 2009   TX

    It is usually pastor for protestants, sometimes elder, but I agree to ask.

     
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    Krista    June 6, 2009   Kingston, Ontario

    I don't think pastor is for all protestants. I'm protestant (united), and ministers go by "Reverend Tom", but I've only had a "Pastor Tom" when at another church service (baptist). I'm sure that your minister will not be offended if you ask.

     
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    Krista    June 6, 2009   Kingston, Ontario

    P.S. No such thing as a dumb question :)

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    JanieLeigh    May 22, 2010   Virginia

    I am pretty sure Revered will work for any protestant minister! I am baptist and though we typically call our minister "Pastor So-and-So" he also goes by Reverend. This applies for every protestant denomination, I believe.

     

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