All About...Humanism
I am a Humanist, and a Humanists UK Accredited celebrant... but what does that mean for you?
Some of my couples are actual card-carrying members of Humanists UK.
Others end up looking into Humanist ceremonies because they want a personal, non-religious ceremony... and end up realising that they were, in fact, pretty Humanist themselves already!
Don't worry, though - it doesn't mean that I will be preaching about Humanism in your ceremony, or that guests of other faiths and religions will be made to feel excluded or uncomfortable.
It just means that I would not be comfortable leading any acts of worship, or leaning into anything too 'spiritual'. If you want that kind of vibe, then an Independent celebrant might be more your bag.
What is Humanism?
I usually sum up Humanism as a non-religious life stance centred around reason, kindness, happiness, and the power of humanity. We believe that you don't need a god or a higher power to tell you what is right or wrong!
If you:
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trust science over the spiritual or supernatural
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try to live an ethical life with empathy for others
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believe that we give our lives meaning and create happiness through the power of the human experience
Then congrats! You might just be a Humanist.
For me, this tagline sums it up well:
"Think for yourself;
act for everyone"
Resources
If you would like to find out more, here are some links and resources... but don't worry. I won't be quizzing you on it ;-)
Humanists UK Main Site »Humanist Ceremonies »Humanist Weddings »Wedding Ideas and Inspiration »
You can also support the work of Humanists UK by becoming a member. Humanists UK lead campaigns about schools and education; human rights and equality; secularism; and public ethical issues.
You can find out more about these here: