Every ceremony tells a story about the values and experiences that make us who we are. Whether for a wedding, funeral, or memorial service, Jonathan or David will meet with you and take the time to understand all that you want your ceremony to say. The personalized ceremony they officiate will reflect who you are in words and spirit that resonate with you and your loved ones.
If religious rituals or spiritual language are meaningful to you, Jonathan and David will use them in just the right way. If no religious or spiritual language is called for, they add none to your ceremony. Maybe you’re not sure what you’re looking for, or you think it doesn’t exist. You’d like a ceremony that feels traditional and familiar yet individual and fresh. Jonathan and David will creatively draw upon the traditions and stories important to you.
Jonathan and David’s personal approach will set you at ease and invite you to experience the moment.
Your Story Told in the Moments that Matter Most
About Us
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After graduating from Harvard Divinity School, Jonathan worked for 15 years as a hospice chaplain. Hospice work took him into the communities of greater Boston and into every Boston neighborhood. Jonathan learned that what people found most helpful is talking about their own lives in their own words, and that the more openhearted curiosity he extended, the more people were willing to share what really mattered. He understands that religion and spirituality inform our stories only in part, and for some of us not at all, and that good storytelling depends upon all kinds of language and rituals to say what is important and essential.
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A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, David has 17 years of experience working in both parish and clinical settings, providing counsel and support to individuals and families through all the changing seasons of their lives. David is a skilled listener, writer, and public speaker who finds particular joy in helping people to tell their own stories of grief, celebration, and hope. He blogs at Please Grace. An ordained clergy in the PCUSA and UCC, David holds degrees in Social Work and Divinity. He will complete his credentialing to become a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) in 2024.