Last evening it was my priviledge to ordain the newest wedding celebrants in the NY/NJ/CT/PA area...soon to graduate from Celebrant Foundation and Institute.
The ordination ceremony, under the aegis of The Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc., was solemn and happy, humorous and tearful, and, most of all - meaningful on many levels.
Each candidate for ordination spoke about their hopes and vision for their emerging wedding celebrant practice and ministry. As they spoke, they placed an object on the ceremonial table...an object representing the inspiration for their new work. There was a mother's necklace, a special tea, a heart-shaped box, a treasured fleur-de-lis piece of porcelain...to name a few.
For me it was a delight to meet these eight inspiring men and women. Each one of them is prepared to become a couple-focused, human-hearted celebrant. I wish them every success and satisfaction in their new work, and I welcome them into the fellowship of Celebrants.
Many thanks to Charlotte Eulette, the international director of Celebrant Foundation and Institute, for her hospitality and good cheer.
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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