Baby Namings & Christenings

 

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Seed to root to plant to flower to seed–
a soul arrives.
And what it brings to bloom,
an essence unmistakable—
like the scent of lilacs or roses.


Ben provided a luminous, beautiful christening ceremony for our baby. The planning process was easy thanks to the gentle wit and wisdom. Ben brought a natural sense of spiritual refinement to the ceremony which made everyone comfortable and helped us experience the joy of the day.
— Larry
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Each newborn carries in an essence, both unmistakable and unique.  What a privilege it is for me to help you welcome and celebrate the arrival of this new one in your life. I look forward to each opportunity to craft a personalized ceremony that makes both sacred and festive this life-changing event. I am dedicated to collaborating with you in identifying those elements of celebration, ritual, and family tradition that will acknowledge the uniqueness of the "newly arrived" one, and that conveys a warm and loving welcome for your child into the life of your family and community.

I know firsthand how transforming and affirming a baby naming and christening ceremony can be as I have officiated at christenings and baby naming ceremonies for many of my grandchildren and for the children of dear friends. I am an inter-faith minister for a spiritual community that celebrates the sacred in all cultures and across all religions and that celebrates the mystery of being human. Thus, I honor all philosophies, beliefs and traditions--religious, spiritual, secular, inter-faith and multi-cultural.

With gratefulness and great anticipation, I look forward to working with you.

For questions, pricing, or other info, please contact me at (303) 819-3034 or Benjhmartin@gmail.com.