People enjoy marking life’s important occasions and milestones with celebratory ceremonies, such as weddings, baby namings, and other life-cycle events. While many cultures and... Read More

September 2, 2008. That’s the day I first arrived in Richmond, Virginia, from New York City to embark on a journey that didn’t have... Read More

Secular and humanist groups mean a great deal to people, often being the one sure place where a person can connect with others who... Read More

I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer and Tim Bailey, co-owners of Celebrating Times of Change, at their exhibitor booth at the American Humanist... Read More

Traditionally, thick magazines filled with beautiful ads for dresses, venues, and honeymoon destinations were the go-to advice manuals for the “perfect wedding.” These days,... Read More

On January 23, 2015, U.S. District Judge Ginny Granade ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. In preparation for this ruling, my... Read More

Celebrating the major transitions in life is as old as humanity: archeologists have found evidence of funeral rites for Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals dating back... Read More

These days I still get quite a few inquiries about officiating at weddings, but back in 2012 I was the only humanist celebrant in... Read More

The twentieth of May this year was cause for celebration for many Pennsylvania residents: the state’s same-sex marriage ban was lifted and gay and... Read More

On Monday, March 24, 2014, I received a phone call from a woman seeking a humanist wedding officiant. It was a pleasant surprise and... Read More