Weddings, Blessed Unions, and Ceremonies of Commitment
Interfaith Ceremonies that affirm your love and make vows in the presence of the Divine with your family and friends in the setting of your choice.
- to create a heartful, unique, and special ceremony that reflects the couple's essence.
- to weave different spiritual, religious, or ethnic backgrounds into a united voice.
- Rev. Janet Hand is an Ordained Interfaith Minister from The New Seminary and is registered as New York City and State Clergy.
Baby Blessing/Naming
A ceremony to bless, sanctify, and give thanks for the miracle of life and the entrance of a soul into the world. To formally mark the naming of the child.
- to offer the support of love and wisdom to the mother and father for their conscious journey into parenthood.
- to acknowledge the sacred role of guardianship for others in the child's life.
- to honor the interconnectedness of the child and family with All Life.
- to celebrate with gratitude and joy.
Funerals/Memorials
A ceremony or service to bless, honor and celebrate a life lived.
- to create a gentle space for those who are mourning so they can express their grief and reflect upon their special relationship with the one who has transitioned to Spirit.
- to offer a eulogy/shared remembrances.
- to include sayings, anecdotes, readings, music or passages that are meaningful.
- to pray for comfort and healing.
Other Life Events
Sacred ceremonies to mark and support life transitions.
- to celebrate birthdays, new jobs, completion of projects/graduation, new homes.
- to support release, forgiveness, acceptance in times of loss, separation or divorce.
- to mark rites of passage.