Rev. Claire Goodman
Interfaith Minister
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Area of Residence:
Central Virginia

Locations served:
Virginia; other states upon request

Ordained by:
One Spirit Interfaith Seminary (www.onespiritinterfaith.org)

Date Ordained:
June 2004

Professional Memberships:
Spiritual Directors International
United Religions Initiative – Interfaith Cooperation Circle of Central Virginia
New Center for Interfaith Understanding
Advisory Board for Gesher Center for Jewish Spirituality and Meditation

Education:
BA (Cultural Anthropology & Religious Studies) University of California, Santa Barbara
Ordination – One Spirit Interfaith Seminary –
1 Unit of CPE – UVA Dept. of Chaplaincy Services and Clinical Pastoral Education

I Believe...
I believe that each and every living being is on it’s own unique spiritual journey – each is valid and to be honored.  The differences between us are illusory and ultimately all sincere spiritual pursuit will lead back to the One – our home – whatever you may call it.  It is my joy to facilitate any celebration of important markers along this journey – especially Weddings!

Services provided:
Weddings: Spiritual, Interfaith, Intercultural, Interracial, Interdenominational
Other Ceremonies: Baby Blessings, Home Blessings, Memorials, Commitment ceremonies
Interfaith Worship Services
Teaching – courses on the World’s Religions

Specializing in:
All of the above.

Fees: $525 is my base weekend rate for my local area (for 2006).  I sometimes charge less for those who can not afford it and sometimes charge more when travel and extremely complicated or time consuming preparation is involved.  Weekday (Mon. – Thurs.) rates vary.

To contact: 
Telephone: 434-296-9885

E-mail: revclaire@sacredgroundceremonies.com

Website: www.sacredgroundceremonies.com

Additional Information:  Please feel free to drop me an e-mail or give me a call even if you don’t know exactly what you want or if I am the right person for you.  I am always happy to help you sort it out and to offer a bit of guidance in finding the right solution for your situation if I am able.

Brief excerpts from testimonials: see my website for photos and testimonials


My Pledge:

.I pledge to respect and honor all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, faith practices, personal beliefs, and sexual orientations.

.I am willing to provide personal and/or professional references upon request.

.I promise that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

.I agree to enter into this covenant of professionals, and will uphold the highest standards of integrity, honor and professionalism.  I am joining as a member of this esteemed organization in the spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood, peace and tolerance for all, and with a commitment to interfaith respect.  My personal profile information is forthright and honest.

.I am not joining in order to proselytize my own personal beliefs, but to honor the individual beliefs and spirituality of others.   If any of the beliefs and requests of my clients interferes with my own personal standards, I will politely decline their business and refer them back to InterfaithOfficiants.com so they may choose another Officiant who can help them.

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