More Joy for More Light

Meg Endy – Craig’s daughter – was the first to call the couple after the CA Supreme Court decision was announced, to say, “Now you can get married!“ And Cait Scott – Ride’s daughter – reflected at the service “Its about time! We are so proud of Mom and Susan.  My brother and new step-brother and sister celebrate marriage equality as our own happy family expands.”

Michael Adee remarked “I kept wiping tears from my eyes during the wedding. It’s historic and momentous for Bear and Susan as they make their covenant of love ‘legal’ in the eyes of the state, and historic for the Church as it witnesses the blessing and grace of love expressed and shared in community.”

Traditional vows and rings were exchanged, scripture shared and reflected on, hymns sung and communion celebrated as Susan and Bear promised themselves to each other as spouses in the sight of God, their community, and the state.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Revs Craig and Ride!

Craig and Ride have lived in Pasadena, CA for the twelve years of their covenant union.
Both are Presbyterian ministers. Craig is now Honorarily Retired in the Presbytery of the Pacific, after serving as Pastor of the University Church at the University of Southern California in L.A. Ride has served the nearly 30 years of her ordained ministry in congregations and institutions in the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii. They are currently serving as Mission Volunteers at the Conference and Retreat Center at Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe. Together they have four children and two grandchildren—and it’s not over yet!