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As a Humanist, I believe that each of us is responsible for shaping our own lives in the here and now and in making sense of the world through logic, reason and evidence. I believe in treating people the way I would like to be treated - with compassion, understanding, inclusivity and respect.
I have led a varied and travelled life, working in both private and public sectors along the way. I have experienced love and loss, marriage and divorce, births and miscarriages - but have always believed in celebrating both the happy and the sad on the journey. My graduate and post-graduate degrees in English from the University of Guelph and Professional Writing from the University of Waterloo combined with my experience in journalism, theatre and public speaking provide a solid foundation for a quality and professional service for your ceremony. Happily married and with my own 5 children and a combined family including 3 more children and their children, various pets and hobby farm animals, I make my home in Leeds & Grenville County in southeastern Ontario. As I continue to learn and grow, I pursue a number of hobbies and interests including riding my motorcycle with my husband and friends, participating and acting in local community theatre, music - both watching and playing - gardening, quilting, sewing & crafting, volunteering in the community and with the Ontario Humanist Society, and any other constructive endeavours that I can find time to help with. |
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Ethical Standards:
The Ontario Humanist Society (OHS) strives to honour the public trust in Humanist Officiants by establishing regulations for ethical practice as described in these Professional Standards. These standards, which define professional expectations, are binding on Humanist Officiants, and enforced by the Ceremonies Committee, a committee of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Humanist Society. Concerns relating to the performance of a Humanist Officiant as set out in the Ontario Humanist Society Professional Standards may be directed in writing to: Chair, Ceremonies Committee Ontario Humanist Society 265 Gore Street Almonte ON K0A 1A0 or by email to ethicalconcerns@ontariohumanists.ca |
The Ceremony Company
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Ann MacLaughlan of The Ceremony Company is a Humanist Officiant able to provide Humanist, non-religious and inclusive ceremony services in Southeastern Ontario.
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Humanism is a non-religious, inclusive ethical philosophy of life that emphasizes human rights and respect for all humans and the environment while adding to the greater good of both.
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