Unitarian Rites of Passage are designed to reflect the
personal beliefs of the participants, and our religion’s
commitment to inclusivity and acceptance in helping people
mark the milestones of their lives. We have always viewed
the similarities between faiths as more striking than the
differences, and were among the first to affirm what were
once called “mixed marriages;” marriages between people of
different religious backgrounds. Our religion was also the
first in the world to ordain women and openly gay and
lesbian ministers, and we support same-sex marriage as a
denomination. We believe that love, friendship, support and
commitment are the touchstones of every marriage.
The Ceremonies our Lay Chaplains conduct most often include:
Occasionally our Lay Chaplains will assist with the
creation of a special ceremony – a coming out ceremony, rite
of adoption, ceremony of dissolution or divorce, etc. – or
provide resources that you may use to create your own
meaningful ceremony. Please select Honouring Life
Transitions, above, for a longer list of services we can
help to create and further information. |
