Molly Johnson | Your Wedding Officiant

what is a humanist officiant?

A humanist is someone who:

  • makes their ethical decisions based on reason, empathy, and a concern for all human and sentient beings, including the natural world that supports and sustains us.
  • trusts to the scientific method when it comes to understanding how the universe works (and is therefore an atheist or agnostic).
  • believes that in the absence of an afterlife, humans can give their own lives meaning by seeking happiness and fulfillment in this life and helping others to do the same.

As a humanist officiant, I translate all of the above into ceremony-making that focuses on the people inside of it. For me, weddings and other life-cycle ceremonies are choice moments where we make space to honour our relationships and give thanks for the love and abundance of these lives.  

what is a humanist wedding?

A perfect alternative for those who would like a meaningful ceremony that isn’t religious, humanist weddings are becoming increasingly popular across the world. A humanist, non-religious wedding ceremony gives you the opportunity to marry where, when, and how you want. There’s no set script - beyond the legal language, each wedding is created to meet your collective desires and you can set whatever tone is right for you. 

humanist officiant standards of practice

You are invited to provide me with feedback about my services at any time.

Complaints relating to misconduct, incompetence or incapacity as set out in the Ontario Humanist Society Ethical Principles and Humanist Officiant Profile (available at ontariohumanists.ca) may be directed by email to ethics@ontariohumanists.ca or by mail at:

Chair of the Ceremonies Committee
Ontario Humanist Society
105 Consumers Drive - Unit 2
Whitby ON L1N 1C4


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Frances Beatty


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