Wedding Officiant, Ministry
Whether your wish is for a traditional or contemporary, religious, spiritual, secular, or civil, simple or elaborate, it is up to you. I can offer lots of ideas, options. But my job is to create and deliver to your wishes.
Our marriage options include commitment ceremonies, very simple elopements, weddings large and small, and renewal of vows. I can perform legal marriages in the US followed by international destination weddings where a commitment ceremony can take place. Every service is custom-created; nothing is canned.
Marriage is a big deal, perhaps the greatest event of our lives next to birth and death. The big moment should be easy and joyful. I am available to work with the couple to help them prepare to fully wed, building a stronger foundation of openness, understanding and commitment. I want your marriage to be strong and to last
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Baptism
I offer two forms of baptism services; a traditional Christian baptism where one professes faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian teachings, and a spiritual baptism where one commits for themselves or for their child to seek goodness and higher meaning in their life.
You may or may not practice a particular religion or are part of a church congregation. Still, you may wish for your child or for yourself the purification, renewal, and commitment that baptism offers. I have faith that the universe offers this for your child, and for you at any age.
Funeral, Celebrations of Life, Grief, Recovery, and Renewal
The loss of a loved one is a very difficult time. I understand very personally, from the death of my best playmate at four years old, to the loss of my best high school friend, to grandparents, both parents, my wife, and through the experience of many I have counseled. I know that through the pain, there is joy on the other side. If I can help with your burden, I am here and I will.
Our services include support during the intense time of shock, planning of arrangements and services. You decide what you want from me. Whether your wish is a simple graveside or funeral home service, more support with logistics and decisions, or more counsel through your grief, I am here to support.
Why do I do this? I know pain, loneliness, and despair. My Mother said to me, "leave the world a little better than you found it." If I can help another person in times of darkness, I believe I will be doing that.
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