Interfaith Minister
When I mention in a conversation I am an interfaith minister people ask me if I got ordained on line. It always makes me chuckle inside. Many people are unfamiliar with concept or idea. I earned the title “minister” through three years of seminary.
As an interfaith minister, I have an understanding of the major world religions, different customs, traditions and ceremonies as well as psychological principles as they apply to daily life.
I believe that all traditions, at their core, are committed to peace, wisdom, compassionate service and love for all creation. It is my belief we all share a common experience.
As an interfaith minister I am able to lead weddings, funerals, ceremonies and through spiritual direction support people in there religious and spiritual paths.
I integrate my spiritual and educational life along with my interfaith ministry training to walk the path of entering sacred holy space with others.
As an interfaith minister, I have an understanding of the major world religions, different customs, traditions and ceremonies as well as psychological principles as they apply to daily life.
I believe that all traditions, at their core, are committed to peace, wisdom, compassionate service and love for all creation. It is my belief we all share a common experience.
As an interfaith minister I am able to lead weddings, funerals, ceremonies and through spiritual direction support people in there religious and spiritual paths.
I integrate my spiritual and educational life along with my interfaith ministry training to walk the path of entering sacred holy space with others.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine, or to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality.
Wedding Officiant
When you imagine your wedding ceremony do you ask yourself where do you start? How do you express the diversity that defines your love? The plan for your ceremony can be both exhilarating and stressful. You might be feeling overwhelmed by input from family, friends and the media. You might ask yourself how can I include elements from my family traditions and those of my partner. I will help you clarify and create your personal ceremony for your wedding that speaks to your hearts, honors family traditions and gives you a chance to define your relationship publicly. Besides saying a version of “I do” there are many elements that can come together to honor you and your partner as individuals, a couple and members of an extended family that dates back generations. Together we will create a plan for the ceremony, select elements that will make your wedding day a joyful and memorable experience.
We can talk phone, skype or meet in person two to three times. I will attend the rehearsal and officiate the ceremony.
We can talk phone, skype or meet in person two to three times. I will attend the rehearsal and officiate the ceremony.
Funeral Celebrant
I had the privilege to be an integral part of my father’s end of life care. I spent many tender moments singing to him, praying for him and communicating with the medical staff. Two hours after he passed my husband and I went to the assisted living and prayed and sang to him in Hebrew and in English. It was an opportunity to touch death and be a part of his soul’s journey. A year later, a close friend from my dance community, died from bladder cancer. Again, I was honored to be present with friends and family when the family decided to take her off life support. We talked to her, sang to her and blessed her as we witnessed her last breathes. I was moved by the sacredness of the experience and how it eased some of my fears about dying. The funeral is a time of listening to people’s stories, hearing their fears and pain and offering comfort and support.