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Weddings & Special Services
Weddings, Holy Unions, Christenings, Memorial Services, Home Blessings and more... all are among the ways we can support you in your desire to recognize and celebrate the spiritual dimensions of the passages in your life and the lives of your loved ones. For more information, please contact the church.
Weddings & Holy Unions We can help make one of the most important days of your life even more meaningful. You need not be a member of Unity to have the wedding or holy union ceremony of your dreams. Unity Center of Columbia can provide a simple, intimate setting for your special ceremonies.
You may seat up to 200 guests in our beautiful, contemporary-style sanctuary. Up to 100 diners may be seated in our reception hall that also has a kitchen for catered meals. Our naturally sunlit Solar Gallery will seat up to 75 diners or you may choose to host more guests in this intimate space with a finger food reception and less formal seating.
You may enhance your music and entertainment with our professional sound system. Our nursery is also available for childcare by request. Unity Center is alcohol and smoke-free.
Your wedding, holy union, or renewal of vows ceremony can be performed by our senior minister or the minister of your choice with approval by Unity. You may request pre-marital counseling.
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You may hire the services of our musicians or provide your own.
Please feel free to decorate the center as you wish with your own candles, candelabra, or other decorations. You are welcome to use the decorations currently in place at our center.
Our fees are very reasonable. Audio-visual, custodial services, rehearsal time and a recording of the ceremony are all included.
Contact us for help with your plans.
We want your ceremony to be a wonderful celebration with those you love. | Other special ceremonies available at Unity Center include Memorials, Infant Christenings, Home Blessings, Pet Blessings, Office Blessings and New Venture Blessings.
Christenings Christening is an ancient ritual that predates even the earliest Christian traditions. In Unity, we look to the example of Jesus as our guide. In Mark 10:13-16 we read that Jesus took children in his arms and blessed them. |
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Christening in Unity is the act of welcoming a child into our world and community, beholding the Divine spirit in this little soul, and recognizing this soul by name in its human journey. It is a time for parents to dedicate themselves to raising their child in an awareness of God's loving presence.
You may choose as many people as you wish to be Godparents, or have no Godparents. There is no legal obligation or responsibility made through a Christening service.
Baptisms For individuals becoming members, we provide a spiritual baptism service. Children (ages 7 and up) of new members are welcome to be a part of the spiritual baptism.
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Memorial Services At the time of the passing of a loved one, many people want a service and don't know where to turn. We are here to support people in times of grief and loss. We can provide services in our Sanctuary or at the location of your choice. Our services are positive, uplifting celebrations of the life lived. We honor each person's spiritual traditions. |
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Home Blessings A private home blessing ceremony acknowledges and honors your home as sacred space, a sanctuary of love, peace and joy.
Many people request a home blessing as they settle into a new home or apartment, but a home blessing ceremony is appropriate at any time, whether you have just moved in or have lived in your home for many years. |
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Pet Blessings
Our animal friends are wonderful companions and meaningful parts of our families and lives. We are happy to honor your beloved pet at our annual pet blessing and memorial services or to bless your new pet when you bring him or her home. | |
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