The Dallas-Fort Worth Coalition of Reason provides this listing of secular celebrants for the benefit of DFWCoR members, as well as any other interested individuals. Please contact celebrants individually for your upcoming event.
Russell Elleven, DMin
Affiliation: Unitarian Universalist, Humanist Society
 At the age of 13 Russell was diagnosed with bone cancer in his left arm.The doctors gave him about a 50% chance of survival. The amputation of the arm was necessary and was followed by two years of chemotherapy. Russell is a cancer survivor!
Russell earned a bachelor's degree in History and Religion from Texas Christian University, a master's degree in Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University Divinity School and the doctoral degree in Education and Counseling from the University of North Texas where he now serves as a full-time professor. He recently completed the Doctor of Ministry degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School (affiliated with the University of Chicago) and serves as the minister of Westside Unitarian Universalist Church.
He is a licensed professional and chemical dependency counselor (LPC and LCDC). He was ordained a minister by the Humanist Society on May 21, 1999. He has been married to Gayle since June 30, 1992.
Conducts:
Marriage Celebrations
Contact:
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Rabbi David Gruber
Affiliation: Humanist Society
 I am a native of Evanston, Illinois, and an eighth generation rabbi. I grew up in Israel, where I served as a tank gunner in the IDF Armored Corps, attended Yeshivat Sha’alvim, one of the most prominent institutions of higher Jewish learning in Israel, for seven years, and received my rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbis of Israel. I hold a B.A. in History from Thomas Edison State College, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Walden University.
I have served in educational and religious leadership positions in the Jewish community on three continents since my teens, specifically in Israel, New Zealand and the United States.
Though I used to be Orthodox, I now see myself as a Jewish secular humanist. I am ordained as a Humanist Minister by the Humanist Society. As such I deeply believe in helping every couple make the most out of the most wonderful day of their lives.
Conducts:
Marriage Celebrations
Interfaith Services
Contact:
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Telephone: 469-222-0047
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Zachary Moore, PhD
Affiliation: Universal Life Church
 I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, where I was raised in a Reformed Christian home. I eventually left that tradition and was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church, although I later became a freethinking atheist and secular humanist.
I became ordained as a secular celebrant to officiate at my cousin's wedding. Since then I have been asked to officiate on several occasions for couples who are members of DFWCoR groups. I have also been involved in organizing memorial services for individuals within the DFWCoR who have passed away. I truly appreciate the opportunity to be involved in the secular community during these important life moments.
My goal, no matter what the occasion, is to work as closely as possible with the people involved to make sure that their values and wishes are respected.
Conducts:
Marriage Celebrations
Memorial Services
Contact:
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