Standard 2(I) Exercise of religious beliefs

A judge is permitted to participate in religious activities and services, including but not limited to reading from the sacred texts of the judge’s religious tradition; serving as a cantor, lector, speaker, or preacher; leading prayers; giving a personal faith story; serving communion; lighting candles or participating in other religious rituals; or serving as an usher, including passing collection plates or baskets, so long as the judge does not personally request participants to give or pledge funds. A judge’s participation in a religious service in which attendees are asked to give or pledge funds, or become members, is not deemed to constitute the direct, individual solicitation of funds that is prohibited by this Canon and such participation is permitted.