Other Rites of Passage

Unitarian Lay Chaplains can also work with you to provide meaningful services for events both joyous and challenging, including:

• New home blessings - celebrate your new space
• Coming of age, menarche recognition and special transitions
• A significant anniversary or renewal of vows
• Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual or transgendered
• Mother blessings for new mothers
• Graduation - high school or post-secondary
• The death of a beloved pet
• Divorce ceremonies - closure to mark the end of a relationship
• Moving in with someone
• Retirement or the end of a career

Our Lay Chaplains welcome the opportunity to design ceremonies to meet the needs and wishes of the celebrants, thus creating a personalized experience.

We are open to providing services in special places that are meaningful to you and your loved ones.

If you believe one of our lay chaplains may be the best person to help you plan and conduct a special ceremony, please phone (780) 434-5819 or email laychaplain@westwoodunitarian.ca.

If you are interested in renting Westwood for your special event or ceremony, please phone (780) 434-5819.

There are many other types of ceremonies our lay chaplains can provide for you. To see our fee schedule visit the Ceremony Fees page.

Minister

Westwood's minister - The Reverend Anne Barker - also conducts ceremonies. Please contact her for further information and availability via e-mail (anne@westwoodunitarian.ca) or by phoning (780) 434-5819 (extension 1).