Larry Boldt

As a Unitarian and an LGBTQ+ ally, you can rest assured knowing that Larry curates deeply personal and meaningful ceremonies. From weddings to vow renewals and child-naming ceremonies, to house blessings, transition ceremonies and celebrations of life, Larry Boldt is available to help you make the most of life’s milestones. No matter the occasion, he will factor in your wishes and values to craft the perfect celebration.

Whether you’re hosting the wedding of the century or an intimate affair, be they civil unions, elopements, religious, and non-religious weddings. If you prefer spiritual but not religious, Larry will be by your side as you take your first step into life as a married couple.

You are welcome to contact Larry Boldt at: laychaplain@ufon.ca

Deborah Goodman

Deborah Goodman has been part of the Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo for 17 years and has served as a Lay Chaplain for the past two years. She enjoys creating personalized weddings, memorials, celebrations of life, vow renewals, and naming ceremonies for clients in Nanaimo and the surrounding communities. Her approach is grounded in careful listening and open-mindedness, creating ceremonies that are meaningful, authentic, and uniquely yours.

Outside the congregation, Deborah is a wildlife artist, gardener, writer, and lifelong lover of the natural world. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, Bob, where their home and garden are shared with birds, wildlife, and their dog, Chase. She brings to her chaplaincy a deep appreciation for the stories people carry, and for the importance of being accompanied by someone who is willing simply to listen.

She can be contacted at laychaplain@ufon.ca with all inquiries. 

Services Provided by Lay Chaplains

Weddings

Take the concern and the uncertainty out of planning your wedding service.

Lay Chaplains are licensed to marry you by the Province of British Columbia, and will work with you to create a ceremony that fits your needs and dreams. They will provide you with many choices of elements for your ceremony, including spiritual elements. They encourage the participation of friends and family at various stages of the service, if that is your desire. They can also incorporate traditions and customs from various religions, faiths and cultures into your service, if that is your desire.

Our Lay Chaplains are very happy to perform weddings for any two people who wish to dedicate themselves to each other – this includes same-gender couples. Our goal is to co-create a ceremony that expresses your deepest intentions as individuals and as a couple.

Child or Baby Naming

Share the miracle of your child’s life in a meaningful ceremony.

The birth of a child is a gift of life, which is often expressed in the name your child will be given.
Our Lay Chaplains will work with you to create a service that speaks to the commitment of the significant people in your child’s life.

Memorials and Celebrations of Life

Honour your loved one in a service that is true to your beliefs.

Saying good-bye to a loved one is always a very stressful time.
Our Lay Chaplains offer compassionate support and experience in planning a memorial service or Celebration of Life that is meaningful for the participants.

Other Rites of Passage

Create ceremonies recognizing significant life passages.

Our Lay Chaplains are willing to work with individuals and families to create a memorable service for events such as reaffirming vows, dissolution of a relationship, coming of age, loss of a pet, graduation, new home blessings or retirement.

Please contact us if you have any inquiries about our services. We will respond quickly.