Unity Candle or Unity Sand? A Christian Perspective

My Unity Candle Set

This is part three in a series. Click here to go to The Bibical Meaning of the Christian Unity Ceremony, part one Now that we’ve established what unity is and why we commit to it, it’s time to decide how. I have heard of several variations of a unity ceremony. Some are beautiful while others [...]

The Biblical Meaning of the Christian Unity Ceremony, part two

praying about the marriage

The Pursuit of Unity in Action This is part two in a series. Click here to go to The Biblical Meaning of the Christian Unity Ceremony, part one Several years ago I had a desire for more children. My husband at the time did not want more children and had taken permanent steps to ensure [...]

The Biblical Meaning of the Christian Unity Ceremony, part one

Lighting the Unity Candle

About 40 years ago, the unity candle ceremony made its debut in western Christian weddings. Where it originated is unclear though variations of the ceremony exist in multiple cultures throughout history dating as far back as ancient Greece. Some bloggers contend that the modern version was created by an ambitious candle company. Since a large [...]