“What
do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each
other.” -- George
Eliot

In every life, there are certain
occasions that call for ceremonies -- weddings, the arrival of a
child, the onset of adulthood, marriage, separation and finally,
death. Recognition of these milestones mark one's passage
through life and gives community and family the opportunity to come
together.
As our society grows increasingly
secular, so grows the need for personal celebrations that accurately
reflect the beliefs of the individual.
Margaret
Downey is a recognized
Secular Humanist Officiant. After attending Humanist leadership
classes at The Humanist Institute and training sessions through
the Council for Secular Humanism (CSH), Council Chairman Paul Kurtz
certified her to conduct marriages and other secular ceremonies.
In the News
August 15, 2008 - PBS article on naming
ceremony. Click
here to read the article.
The
current rate schedule for weddings is as follows:
- $400
Base price for all weddings
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$100 Discount applies to all members of the Atheist Alliance International
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$100 Deposit is due at time of obtaining
the wedding license
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Balance is due on date of wedding or shortly thereafter
The
Tree of Knowledge
In December 2007, The Freethought Society
of Greater Philadelphia (FSGP) participated in a Winter Display
Exhibit at the Chester County Courthouse Free Speech Zone. The Tree
of Knowledge display is recommended to all nontheist groups in order
to dispel the myth that the United States of America is a Judeo-Christian
nation. The Tree of Knowledge is an effective way to convey a positive
educational image. FSGP is happy to provide information to anyone
who is inspired to erect a similar display.
Click
here download and print the form to order a helpful “How To” booklet.
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