Attending a Religious Ceremony When You Aren't Religious
Regardless of what you decide, be gracious and RSVP appropriately. If you can’t attend but still want to let the person know you care, send a nice gift with a letter expressing your regrets.
Category: Ceremonies
Songs for a Baptism Playlist
Music is a great way to honor any special occasion, including the rite of baptism. These songs are just a few examples of the many works that convey the sense of renewal and fresh outlook associated with water immersion
Category: Universal Life Church Baptism
Sitting Shiva in the Age of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has impacted everything, even how the Jewish community experiences mourning. In the wake of COVID, sitting Shiva has gone online, switching to Zoom or Skype and adjusting how mourners process their loss.
Category: Loss
4 Non-biblical Creation Stories and the Cultures that Produced Them
People throughout history have sought to explain their place and purpose in the cosmos. And that curiosity manifested itself in creation stories as unique as the cultures themselves. Here are a few from around the world.
Category: Faith
Types of Religious Belief
There are many types of religious beliefs that have evolved throughout the ages. From belief in one god, to many-- to no gods at all. Here are the primary belief systems of the world and where they came from.
Category: Faith
Blessing of the Animals: Lasting Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi
October 4th is the feast day Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis is known for the blessing of the animals and his belief that animals should be our equals and that we are cosmically linked to all creatures.
Category: Ceremonies Church
Planning a Funeral
After losing a loved one, most people are devastated. It gets even more difficult when you have to plan a funeral for the deceased. If you don't know where to begin, check out this guide on planning a funeral.
Category: Funeral
Proper Etiquette for a Guest at a Baptism
If you're attending a baptism for a family member or friend, it's important to observe proper etiquette. If you're unsure of what to do, check out this guide on how to conduct yourself at a baptism ceremony.
Category: Baptism
Unity Ceremonies 101: Symbolizing Your Love
Holding a unity ceremony at your wedding is an increasingly common ritual in modern weddings. Jointly lighting a unity candle is a great way for couples to symbolize their union and the beginning of their marriage.
Category: Wedding Materials
Ghanaian Funerals Celebrate Life in the Face of Death
Ghanaian funerals differ quite a bit from American funerals. In America, funerals are often somber affairs; In Ghana, funerals are raucous and expensive events that celebrate the life of the departed.
Category: Funeral