Resources by Jan Luben Hoffman

When Two Become One: Resources for weddings
Family Marriage Unity Wedding
March 1, 1998
VARIATIONS ON THE UNITY CANDLE

The unity candle is a familiar sight at weddings. In the center of an arrangement is a candle that is not lit, flanked by two that are. At the appropriate time in the ceremony, the bride and groom move to this arrangement, pick up the two lit candles, together light the center candle, and then extinguish their candles. Sometimes the action is accompanied by music, sometimes by words from the minister, who says something along these lines:

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Circle of Light
Advent Candlelight Service Light Symbolism
September 1, 1993

Why is the Advent wreath part of our Advent liturgies? Having candles and evergreen boughs in church during this time of year is pleasant, certainly But should these things really have a place in our worship service?"

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