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Rites of Passage

One of the distinctive roles ministers fill is walking alongside people through life's major transitions — showing up for and officiating the milestones that matter most. These moments span the full arc of life, from birth to death, and everything meaningful in between. Would you like to explore what that looks like with our Rev. Barbara Prose? If so, the best place to start is by filling out this form.

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Weddings

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Getting to walk alongside couples as they marry is one of ministry's true joys. Before every wedding, the couple completes a Prepare-Enrich assessment, which opens the door to deeper conversations about the commitments they're making and helps lay groundwork for a lasting, healthy marriage.

Memorial Services and Celebrations of Life

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Even now, as more weddings are led by friends or family and children are born and raised outside any faith community, memorial services remain a moment when people still seek out clergy — even those with no church ties of their own. For many, a memorial service becomes their first encounter with Unitarian Universalism.

Child Dedications and Coming of Age Ceremonies

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Children of all ages are dedicated, instead of baptized, in a ritual that formally welcomes them into our covenantal community. Witnessing and supporting major milestones in a child’s or young adult’s life encourages our children to embrace transformation as they evolve into greater versions of themselves. If you’re curious about what a ceremony could look like, please get in touch.


Get In Touch

If you're interested in having our minister contact you to explore some ideas for your rite of passage, please fill out the form to get started.

To learn more about Rev. Barbara Prose, visit our About section.