Life's Journey : Creating Unitarian Rites of Passage

Daniel Costley

ISBN 10: 0853190933 / ISBN 13: 9780853190936

Published by General Assembly Of Unitarian And Free Christian C Apr 2020, 2020

About this Item

Neuware - A practical, down-to-earth book which offers guidance for creating unique rites of passage to mark some of life's major milestones, including weddings, child namings, and funerals.The author considers the fundamental purpose of each ceremony and the flow of emotion that it is likely to generate, then offers sample texts to help celebrants to create inclusive and meaningful liturgies appropriate for each individual occasion. The importance of involving families and close friends in the planning of a ceremony is emphasised throughout the book. Each chapter is illustrated by case studies of innovative services created and conducted by Unitarian ministers and lay leaders in recent times.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life's Journey : Creating Unitarian Rites of Passage
• Publisher: General Assembly Of Unitarian And Free Christian C Apr 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853190933
• ISBN 13: 9780853190936
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 9D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 250 grams

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Synopsis

A practical, down-to-earth book which offers guidance for creating unique rites of passage to mark some of life's major milestones, including weddings, child namings, and funerals.The author considers the fundamental purpose of each ceremony and the flow of emotion that it is likely to generate, then offers sample texts to help celebrants to create inclusive and meaningful liturgies appropriate for each individual occasion. The importance of involving families and close friends in the planning of a ceremony is emphasised throughout the book. Each chapter is illustrated by case studies of innovative services created and conducted by Unitarian ministers and lay leaders in recent times.

About the Author

Daniel Costley is the Minister of the Sevenoaks, Dover, and Tenterden Unitarian congregations. He is also the President of the Unitarian Historical Society and Secretary to the General Baptist Assembly.