My name is Monica-Lisa Mills. I have been helping people plan and prepare for ceremonies and other meaningful events for more than twenty years. I’m an experienced celebrant and facilitator - leading gatherings of all kinds in person and virtually/online.
I specialize in creating grounded and cohesive experiences for people from a wide range of traditions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and cultures.
I have a masters of divinity degree and have worked as a multi-faith university and hospital chaplain. I live in Brooklyn and I am a registered officiant in New York and many other states in the U.S.
“Monica led a memorial service for my father. We didn’t want to have a typical funeral in a funeral home, so she helped us create a gathering where people shared memories about him. We were nervous, but she guided us through a deeply moving event that had just the feeling we were hoping for.”
“Monica did an elegant job of weaving together our ideas, stories and and traditions into a thoughtful and moving wedding ceremony. We and our families were touched by the thoughtful, sensitive work she put into preparing us and crafting the entire experience. She took us through each step of the process; asking many questions but also providing a sure and steady hand.”
“We didn’t want a traditional baptism, but we wanted to welcome our baby into the world, and bring our community together in support. Monica helped us create a gathering that brought together people with very different ideas about how to bless a new baby. She handled it with grace and joy, and we’ll never forget it.”
Gathering with others in whatever way you can provides an essential space for celebration, remembrance, or grieving >>>
Create a service that feels personal and authentic, drawing from traditions or spiritual practices that you both find meaningful >>>
Take the time to gather with friends or family to do something special for a birthday, anniversary, or baby naming >>>
There will be times when gathering in person is not possible. The current health crisis prevents us from being together, but even in normal times you will have friends or family who cannot travel either to celebrate or to mourn >>>
