Life's Journey: Creating Unitarian Rites of Passage - Softcover

Costley, Daniel

 
9780853190936: Life's Journey: Creating Unitarian Rites of Passage
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0853190933 ISBN 13: 9780853190936
Publisher: Lindsey Press, 2020

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.

 

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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.

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Publisher
Lindsey Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0853190933
ISBN 13 
9780853190936
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
156