In re Ginsburg

This appeal presents the question whether the regularly selected Clerk of a Quaker Meeting may qualify as a “minister” pursuant to Code § 20-23 for the purpose of celebrating marriages.

The appellant’s ex parte application states the facts as follows. The Alexandria Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends is affiliated with the Baltimore Yearly Meeting, an organization of Quakers established in 1672. Jack Ginsburg was duly selected Clerk by the membership of the Alexandria Meeting in accordance with Quaker discipline. He serves as the sole incumbent of that position. The Clerk of a…