New York State Law requires any person who performs a Marriage Ceremony within the City of New York to register with the City Clerk. Use for request re: Baptism Certificates, Letters of Transfer, Letters of Good Standing, Date of Joining, General Membership Information.Members are faithful in prayer. They dedicate time to pray for the parish and its ministry. Work. A Message to the Student's Church: One of the purposes of DBU is to train men and women preparing for Christian ministry.