Rowan Erwin
Ordained Minister in Springfield, Vermont
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I wanted to engage with a unique cultural experience! Plus, I feel that it intersects nicely with my love of anthropology, culture, and spiritual growth.
Where are you from?
Vermont! I've lived all the way up north, and nearly at the southern tip as well. I love the people and the beauty of my home state, as well as the sense of community you find when you scratch the surface.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
I want to help spread the joy of individual spirituality and purpose to other people, and to serve my community in the ways the role will allow.
Religious Affiliations
Druidism, Neopaganism, Norse Religion, Spiritualism, Unitarian Universalism, Universal Life Church, Wicca, Other
Additional Information
I am an eclectic pagan, meaning I gather pieces and elements from various influences and cultures to build my personal beliefs and practices. I have a strong respect for unique faiths and I believe that faith can take any form so long as it is meaningful and does not harm others.
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Springfield, VT wedding officiant?
I focus on bringing comfort and easygoing care to anyone who wishes for my services. I am a spiritually open-minded Eclectic Pagan, and I pride myself on ceremonies and practices which feel personal to the people I am assisting. Faith should not only serve as a connecting element, but it should bring contentment, fun, and ease as well.
I am a transgender woman, and as such I strongly advocate for love, understanding, and validity in my life and spirituality. I consider this to be a sacred and beautiful thing, giving me strength which I can then impart to those I assist.
I can dress as elaborately or simply as the occasion requires, and I am comfortable with public speaking. I can sing in several ranges, resonate my voice to sound strongly male or female, and play simple instruments (recorder, bodhran, etc.)
Are there particular areas near you where you prefer to travel or have special experience?
Natural, wild, and outdoor locations appeal to me, but I am just as comfortable performing in buildings as outside of them.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows, Handfastings, Funerals, House Blessings, Spiritual Healing, Premarital Counseling, General Ministry, Spiritual Guidance
Additional Information
I have a particular love for assisting LGBTQIA+ persons, being one myself. I am an open and inclusive person, and as such I prefer to officiate for people who similarly keep an open mind about faith and culture.