Rev Susan Anderson
Many Blessings Ministry
Ceremony Celebrant & Officiant
Child Namings
Welcoming a baby into your home is truly one of the most cherished times in a parent's life. Choosing to celebrate this amazing experience with a dedicated ceremony is a wonderful way to welcome your baby into your family and home. Working closely with the parents and family, I will design a heartfelt ceremony that you will always remember.
Your child's ceremony can be as large or small as you like and may include all significant family members ( parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and godparents).
Enjoy the Planning...
Step away from bottles, diapers, and exhaustion and succumb to the wonder that washes over you when you hold your baby's sweet perfection. Talk about your dreams for the child and explain why you chose your baby's name. Connect and express your love and respect for your partner and con-parent. IF there are other children, explain your pride in your family and how wonderful your children are. From this we will make an amazing ceremony where we'll celebrate your joy in this precious baby and your community will promise to help as you raise your family.
Feel Comfortable and Calm...
No baby blessing ever happened on time. Babies cry and they throw up, but they are perfect just the same. This is not a formal wedding, this is a celebration of kids. When everyone is gathered, we'll day the words we have prepared that welcomed and dedicate your lives and the life of this new baby. When kids are involved, there are always surprises- and that's as it should be!
Revel in This Special Event...
This is the first time in this child's life that you come to his community and ask for love and support. IT will not be the last, but it will set the tone for all the times to come. I will ask your community members for their pledges of love and support. Together we will dedicate your baby to a life well lived. Together we will make a covenant to protect him and all babies, against the problems in tis world and we will promise to enjoy the journey that is the life of this child.
Remember Your Promises for Years to Come...
Create a blessing of the baby and her name will echo in your mind and heart forever. For years to come you will hear my voice leading you and your community through the covenant you're creating with one another around this child. These words will be a guide as you move through the world as a family.
Customized Ceremony
A customized ceremony allows you to personalize the Baby Naming as much as you would like, it allows for participation of other family members, such as siblings, and includes the community blessing notes. As part of the ceremony, we ask your guest who attend to include their blessing for your child. Each guest will receive a decorative Blessing Note on which to write their wishes. They are collected and given to you to share with your child at a pre-selected time in the future. A portion of the ceremony is dedicated to providing in depth meaning of your child's name.
What is Included with Your Ceremony
One in-person meeting at Many Blessings office and additional telephone or email consultations to finalize preparations for the ceremony. You will receive a printed copy of the text of the ceremony, and a decorative certificate commemorating the date of this special occasion. There is a mileage fee for travel outside of the local area.
Ceremony Fees
Standard Ceremony .....$175
Custom Ceremony ......$275
Registration Form
Your child's ceremony can be as large or small as you like and may include all significant family members ( parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and godparents).
Enjoy the Planning...
Step away from bottles, diapers, and exhaustion and succumb to the wonder that washes over you when you hold your baby's sweet perfection. Talk about your dreams for the child and explain why you chose your baby's name. Connect and express your love and respect for your partner and con-parent. IF there are other children, explain your pride in your family and how wonderful your children are. From this we will make an amazing ceremony where we'll celebrate your joy in this precious baby and your community will promise to help as you raise your family.
Feel Comfortable and Calm...
No baby blessing ever happened on time. Babies cry and they throw up, but they are perfect just the same. This is not a formal wedding, this is a celebration of kids. When everyone is gathered, we'll day the words we have prepared that welcomed and dedicate your lives and the life of this new baby. When kids are involved, there are always surprises- and that's as it should be!
Revel in This Special Event...
This is the first time in this child's life that you come to his community and ask for love and support. IT will not be the last, but it will set the tone for all the times to come. I will ask your community members for their pledges of love and support. Together we will dedicate your baby to a life well lived. Together we will make a covenant to protect him and all babies, against the problems in tis world and we will promise to enjoy the journey that is the life of this child.
Remember Your Promises for Years to Come...
Create a blessing of the baby and her name will echo in your mind and heart forever. For years to come you will hear my voice leading you and your community through the covenant you're creating with one another around this child. These words will be a guide as you move through the world as a family.
Customized Ceremony
A customized ceremony allows you to personalize the Baby Naming as much as you would like, it allows for participation of other family members, such as siblings, and includes the community blessing notes. As part of the ceremony, we ask your guest who attend to include their blessing for your child. Each guest will receive a decorative Blessing Note on which to write their wishes. They are collected and given to you to share with your child at a pre-selected time in the future. A portion of the ceremony is dedicated to providing in depth meaning of your child's name.
What is Included with Your Ceremony
One in-person meeting at Many Blessings office and additional telephone or email consultations to finalize preparations for the ceremony. You will receive a printed copy of the text of the ceremony, and a decorative certificate commemorating the date of this special occasion. There is a mileage fee for travel outside of the local area.
Ceremony Fees
Standard Ceremony .....$175
Custom Ceremony ......$275
Registration Form