Hello! My name is Maria and I am the new Chairperson! I want to thank you all for your incredibly warm welcome and the lovely messages of support I’ve received. It truly means the world to me as I step into this role within the Irish Ethical Celebrants Society. With a deep passion, creativity, a collaborative spirit, and a clear vision for an exciting year ahead, I’m excited to bring a fresh perspective and a warm heart to this new chapter in our Society’s journey.
I’m truly excited about the year ahead — and there’s plenty to be excited about! Together with the committee, we will be continuing to offer a series of open Zoom sessions where you can connect, chat and catch up, share experiences, and offer support to one another. These will be a welcoming space for both new and experienced celebrants to feel part of our growing community.
I’m also thrilled to tell you that we are planning on developing and enhancing the Members Area on our website. This will include helpful resources, templates, guidance documents, and ideas to support you in your celebrancy work. Whether you’re preparing for your first ceremony or your hundredth, I hope this space will be a valuable companion on your journey. I welcome all your suggestions for what you’d like to see here! You can email your suggestions to hello@iecs.ie.
Celebrant training and professional development will also be a focus this year. Just like in previous years, we’re excited to to offer engaging workshops and learning opportunities designed to enrich your skills and confidence. So, get ready! We’ll be checking in with you all soon to see what professional development you truly want and are most interested in. Your input, ideas and feedback are vital as this key information will allow the committee and I plan fantastic days for the coming year.
And there’s more! I want to make sure we’re all seeing the incredible impact you, our members, are having. So, I’ll be actively putting a spotlight on your fantastic work through dedicated social media highlights. We’ll be showcasing the diverse and wonderful ceremonies being conducted by Celebrants right across Ireland. Because, in my eyes, every single ceremony that’s crafted and delivered with such genuine care and significant personal meaning, is a true work of heart and absolutely deserves to be celebrated and shared, inspiring us all and demonstrating the invaluable role we can play in people’s lives. Under my guidance and working alongside the committee, I’m focused on the ongoing development of the Society, and I’m excited to see where this journey will take us. I’m also excited to meet more of you, listen to your ideas, and continue building a vibrant celebrant community together.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and new resources coming soon!
With warmth, vision, and collaboration, the future is looking bright.
Thank you to every one of you for being part of this evolving story.
Maria
