As a liberal religious congregation, the Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton believes everyone should have access to the benefits of ceremonies marking important milestones in their lives. Since freedom is a basic principle underlying the beliefs and practices of Unitarians, we encourage the creation of ceremonies that will be as meaningful as possible to the individual or individuals involved.

Types of services offered include:

Weddings

Handfastings

Child Welcoming/Naming

Funerals and Memorial Services

Other Rituals

Our Lay Chaplains, Sharon van Abbema and David Warman, perform Rites of Passage for the general public in the Fredericton area. A Lay Chaplain is not a minister of religion, but an active member of our congregation who is appointed and trained to perform rites of passage. Sharon van Abbema was registered by the Province of New Brunswick to solemnize weddings in April 2009, while David Warman was registered as an officiant in May 2005. Both are members of the Canadian Unitarian Universalist Lay Chaplains Association.

We offer our services to everyone including to those who have not had a spiritual community or no longer have one.