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August 2025

Aug 21
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I Vow to Commit My Hands and My Heart

By Blog, Spiritual Ecology
In June 2022, I stood in front of my seminary directors, deans, and classmates and made my personal vows of ministry. Speaking our vows was part of our ordination ceremony. The two years of seminary were challenging, personally and for the whole class. When we started, we were still in the first year of the COVID pandemic. The once hybrid…
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Aug 13
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Pagan Handfasting with Sword Jump

By A Magical Rite, Handfastings
This Norse Pagan couple wanted some unique elements in their outdoor ceremony. They also wanted to capture their own spirituality while respecting their families’ faith traditions. We co-created a special ceremony that included pouring a candle and a sword jump. Ceremony Script  Prelude 30 minutes of music by DJ as guests arrive and are seated   Processional 2:00pm Officiant moves…
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Aug 13
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Small Handfasting Ceremony with Family

By Handfastings, Infinity Knot
This ceremony was witnessed by the couple's families on their land. It was planned with short notice and follows the basic script with no customization except the wedding address. The couple wrote their own vows and the bride designed and crafted their cords. Ceremony Script Gathering Wedding party and family gather in grove of trees.  Welcome and Remembering of Loved…
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