We believe that the underlying truths of world religions, both ancient and modern, are the same. There is no conflict between religion, science, nature, secular humanism, and the human journey.
One of my favorite quotes on this is
"The cause of human sectarianism is not a lack of sympathy in thought,
but in speech. And this it is our not unambitous goal to remedy"
We practice an eclectic, hands on spirituality which embraces all faiths spiritual paths, and philosophies. We believe that divinity is present in all things, at all times. We believe that everything is still connected to and a part of the whole, valuable, and therefore should be respected as such. We respect all paths and the human beings who travel them. For us these seem to be simple things that everyone can agree upon.
The problem with modern religion is not one of spirit. It lies in the political structures that come along claiming to be the "only way" and then they proceed to set up a toll booth to collect from those who wish to be on the "right" path. This we have difficulty accepting. We believe all words and writings of true faith and spirit mean different things to different people at different times in their lives but share a core message of love, kindness, respect, and ongoing progress towards transformation and the light. To us this seems to be the real the answer that best serves the human spirit. We are all both student and teacher here. For us it is about sharing the joy to be found in learning and growing, not judging or condemning.
If you have found your way here chances are that you have a Celebration of your own to prepare for, Congratulations! That it is your wedding day will already make it the most beautiful day in the world. Enhancing this by finding the words to your heartsong is where we can help. All of our ceremonies are written for you and with you. They speak of who you are and give voice to that which is in your heart. We are extremely interactive and genuinely desire everything to be perfect for you. After all we don't really marry people, People marry each other! We're just here to help. The ceremony should not be the thing that everyone has to suffer through in order to get to the good part. We consider it an honor when a couple chooses us as their ministers. With the right words and energy that go with them it's guaranteed that you will feel the difference. We don't seek to "officiate", we seek to "celebrate" your love and your life!
This site has many, many, examples of original writings and a huge readings section. It is designed to be a resource for couples and clergy alike. We share our works openly because we believe that everyone should have the wedding of their dreams. So if you see a ceremony that speaks to you feel free to use it with or without us, but please give credit where credit is due.
Our experienced Minister/Rabbi team is available for those seeking a
double celebrant ceremony.
Don't decide on your minister until you've seen the following pages of our writings! CoAW ministers are now available Nationally in Atlanta GA, St. Louis MO, Sacremento CA, and The Republic of Ireland as well as here in New York.
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