Life doesn’t just happen—it unfolds. We grow, shift, grieve, and transform. And in those threshold moments, ceremony can offer grounding, meaning, and connection. Whether joyful, bittersweet, or quietly powerful, rites of passage help us mark the moment and move forward with intention.
As an ordained minister and community steward, I offer personalized ceremonies for individuals, families, and communities navigating change. Each ritual is crafted with emotional attunement, consent-centered design, and logistical clarity—so you can feel held, seen, and celebrated.
Some Examples
Identity & Growth
These ceremonies honor personal evolution, self-discovery, and the claiming of truth.
Coming of Age (13, 18, 21): Celebrating maturity, autonomy, and new roles in community
Gender Transition / Name Affirmation: Honoring chosen identity with ritual, witness, and love
Spiritual Initiation: Entering a path, tradition, or personal practice with intention
Queer Awakening / Outness Ceremony: Celebrating visibility, truth, and chosen family
These can include symbolic acts like candle lighting, mirror blessings, name scrolls, or community affirmations.
Life Transitions
Change can be messy, beautiful, and deeply human. These ceremonies help you move through it with grace.
Divorce or Relationship Closure: Releasing with gratitude, reflection, and emotional safety
Retirement / Elderhood: Honoring legacy, wisdom, and shifting roles
Career Shift or Graduation: Marking endings and new beginnings with clarity and celebration
Moving / Migration Rituals: Saying goodbye to place and welcoming the unknown
Recovery Milestones: Celebrating sobriety, healing, and personal transformation
These may include journaling rituals, symbolic releases, threshold walks, or shared storytelling.
Grief & Remembrance
Loss deserves space. These ceremonies offer gentle, grounded ways to honor what was and hold what remains.
Loss of a Pet or Loved One: Memorials, blessings, and rituals for closure and memory
Anniversary of Death or Trauma: Holding space for reflection, resilience, and healing
Community Healing Circles: After collective grief, harm, or change—rituals for restoration
Ceremonies may include altars, shared silence, memory tables, or nature-based elements.
Community & Role-Based
These ceremonies affirm belonging, stewardship, and shared values.
Leadership Installation: Welcoming someone into a spiritual or community role
Group Initiation: For collectives, teams, or intentional communities
Consent Culture Ceremonies: Ritualizing agreements, boundaries, and mutual care
Chosen Family Recognition: Affirming bonds outside legal or biological frameworks
These can include group blessings, shared commitments, symbolic tokens, or co-created rituals.
What I Bring:
Custom Ritual Design: Rooted in your story, values, and emotional needs
Consent & Emotional Safety Frameworks: Every ceremony is built with care
Printable Ceremony Outlines: For clarity and coordination
Spiritual or Secular Language: Tailored to your beliefs and comfort
Grounded Officiation: I show up with presence, warmth, and steadiness
Ready to Begin?
I offer free consultations to explore your vision and see if we’re a good fit. My availability is typically weekday evenings (4–9pm), with flexibility for ceremony dates.
Whether you’re stepping into your truth, grieving a loss, or celebrating a milestone, I’m here to help you mark the moment with reverence and care.
Please see the "Contact Me" section on ways to get in touch.