Andrea Purtell, New Jersey Ceremony Officiant
Baby Blessings,Baptisms,Welcoming And Namings
Contact Me About Your Baby Blessing Ceremony
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For more information on my baby blessing ceremonies and to check for my availability, please submit the form below. I will respond as soon as possible. |
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Thank you,
Andrea Purtell, Ceremony Officiant~ Ordained Interfaith/Non-Denominational Minister
Andrea Purtell, Ceremony Officiant~ Ordained Interfaith/Non-Denominational Minister
Andrea Purtell~ Ceremony Officiant. Ordained Non-Denominational / interfaith Minister.
Once you have confirmed my availability for your ceremony - by filling out above contact form, email me or call me at 848-333-9948 and have decided to book my services, please print out my Service agreement and mail it to me along with your retainer.
All the information you will need is provided on the Service Agreement.
Once I receive it I will send you an email confirmation, sign my part and mail you a copy for your records
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Click on "Download File" for Service Agreement
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Then lets get started planning your child's ceremony! Download my ceremony worksheet found on my build a ceremony page
If you are in Long Island or the surrounding area I highly recommend fellow Officiant Pastor April Gismondi of Church of Ancient Ways churchofancientways.org Pastor Gismondi is based out of Long Island and if you are looking for a baby blessing or wedding in that area contact her at revs@optonline.net.
Recommended vendors:
Pro’s I know-If you are looking for recommendations here are my favorites
(tell them Andrea sent you)!
Many parents hire a professional photographer to capture this joyous day.
I recommend:
Meyer Photo and Video
Russ Meseroll Photography
Jenifer Rutherford Photography
Theresa Mansbach
Kristen Driscoll Photography
Flowers- Something Nice Floral Design
For a list of venues that welcome large and smaller more intimate gathering see my venue recourse guide
Pro’s I know-If you are looking for recommendations here are my favorites
(tell them Andrea sent you)!
Many parents hire a professional photographer to capture this joyous day.
I recommend:
Meyer Photo and Video
Russ Meseroll Photography
Jenifer Rutherford Photography
Theresa Mansbach
Kristen Driscoll Photography
Flowers- Something Nice Floral Design
For a list of venues that welcome large and smaller more intimate gathering see my venue recourse guide
Resources:
Many of the poems and blessings have been adapted (in whole or part) from:
The Holy Bible
Bless This Child: by Rev. Susanna Macomb and Andrea Thompson
Illuminate: A return to prayer by Marianna Williamson
The Interfaith option 1 is from The writings of Pastor April Gismondi of Church of Ancient Ways churchofancientways.org
Unitarian rites of passage manual
Traditional Baptism wording is taken in par from:
Presbyterian rites of passage manual
Methodist rites of passage manual
The Book of Common Prayer
Some additional elements were inspired by:
America Association of Wedding Officiants (An interfaith group of Reverends, Rabbi's and Celebrants)
Rev. Avary & myself Rev. Andrea Purtell collaborated on many elements
Baby blessing and baptism certificate from trulytruly.net (These were made by Rev. Avary and myself )
Many of the poems and blessings have been adapted (in whole or part) from:
The Holy Bible
Bless This Child: by Rev. Susanna Macomb and Andrea Thompson
Illuminate: A return to prayer by Marianna Williamson
The Interfaith option 1 is from The writings of Pastor April Gismondi of Church of Ancient Ways churchofancientways.org
Unitarian rites of passage manual
Traditional Baptism wording is taken in par from:
Presbyterian rites of passage manual
Methodist rites of passage manual
The Book of Common Prayer
Some additional elements were inspired by:
America Association of Wedding Officiants (An interfaith group of Reverends, Rabbi's and Celebrants)
Rev. Avary & myself Rev. Andrea Purtell collaborated on many elements
Baby blessing and baptism certificate from trulytruly.net (These were made by Rev. Avary and myself )
