There is no more instinctual inclination than the desire to protect a new baby. This is why so many religious traditions include sacraments and rituals to speak blessing into the life of a newborn and his or her family. Whether you are part of a faith tradition or not, I will help you design a beautiful ritual to welcome your new baby. The sky's the limit as to the possibilities available to craft a ceremony that is unique for your family and your precious child.
If you live a full life, there is no way to avoid grief. We love people when they are with us and we grieve them when they are gone. When a person dies we come together with others who grieve -- family, friends, community, congregation -- and we celebrate the multitude of gifts that one individual life has given to the world. I will help you design a memorial service that brings comfort to those who are grieving and beautifully celebrates the life of the person you are remembering.
Whether you've known each other since you were kids or had a whirlwind romance that has led you to the altar, every couple has a story. A beautiful wedding ceremony tells your unique story in a million subtle but profound ways. I will help you design a wedding ceremony that is yours alone, that celebrates the love that brought you to this place and will sustain your future together.
New home? New office? New building? Our structures are the backdrops for our memories. Whether you are looking for a prayer of blessing or a liturgy of dedication, I will help you to mark the space with a sense of reverence, gratitude and joyful anticipation.
Our world moves at break-neck speed and if we aren't careful we will miss the sacred moments that pop up right in the middle of the everything! Whether it's a birthday, a graduation, or any other significant life event, I will help you mark the occasion with a moment (or more) of ritual, blessing and celebration. I can use the religious language that is meaningful to you, or I can use the language of nature and art -- whatever matches the occasion, space and character of the event. Do you feel the desire to take a breath and mark the moment, but don't know where to start? I will help you and we will create something beautiful.
In a pluralistic society we are continually striving to work together for the common good. If your organization includes people from various faith traditions you may wonder if a prayer, a blessing, or a benediction can be included without alienating anyone. I can help you! Together we will craft something that appropriately celebrates the occasion, represents the organization, and marginalizes no one.
