Application (Renewal)

Humanist Celebrant Renewal Application
Thank you for your continued commitment to humanism and for your service as a Humanist Celebrant.

Your work brings meaning, connection, and humanist values to the important moments in people’s lives. This renewal process allows The Humanist Society to reaffirm your endorsement, recognize your contributions, and ensure you have the ongoing support and credentials you need to continue serving your community.

This application is for endorsed Humanist Celebrants who have completed their initial 2-year preliminary endorsement and are seeking renewal for a full 5-year period.

You can review Requirements for this endorsement here:
Humanist Celebrant Endorsement Requirements
About the Process:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and typically take 2-4 weeks to complete. To ensure timely processing, please:

Submit all required information
Ensure your annual professional fees are up to date.
Maintain an active American Humanist Association (AHA) membership Here

All fees must be current before your application for renewal will be considered. To pay by check, make checks payable to “The Humanist Society” and mail it to:

The Humanist Society
1821 Jefferson Place NW
Washington, DC 20036
Process Overview:

1. Staff review your application, and fee status

2. A virtual interview will be conducted

3. Your application and interview summary are reviewed by The Humanist Society Board of Directors

4. You’ll be notified of the Board’s decision and next steps via email.

The final decision on endorsement is made at the discretion of The Humanist Society Board of Directors, and endorsement may be denied for any reason.
Endorsement Details:

Renewable every 5 years

Celebrants should strive to perform at least 1 ceremony per year, with a minimum 5 ceremonies before 5-year renewal

Ongoing professional development and/or continuing education related to humanism or celebrant work
Personal Information
Legal Name

First NameLast Name
Name (If different from Legal Name)
Pronouns
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Previous Residence (if changed within the last 5 years)
NOTE: AHA membership is a requirement for endorsement, and you will be expected to maintain your membership for as long as you are endorsed with The Humanist Society.

If your membership has expired please renew Here.
Are you a member of the American Humanist Association?
In the state of Virginia clergy are required by law to be connected to a local group or congregation in order to solemnize marriages.
Do you live in the state of Virginia with the intent to solemnize marriages there?
Are you a member of an AHA Chapter or Affiliate?
What is the name or your group?
Please describe in detail your involvement:
Would you be interested in joining one (if available in your area)?
Professional Practice
What is your current occupation and does it relate to your service as a Humanist Celebrant?
On average, how many ceremonies do you perform each year?
Describe how you function as a Humanist Celebrant: what types of ceremonies are you offering consistently? (Describe any ceremony that was especially meaningful or challenging and what you learned from the experience)
Professional Growth and Continuing Education
The Humanist Society encourages ongoing learning that deepens understanding of humanism and strengthens professional practice.
What educational opportunities have helped inform your practice since your last certification? (books, articles, classes, peer learning, mentoring, conferences, etc.)
In what areas do you feel you could grow and improve as a Humanist Celebrant?
Reflection and Future Goals
What are your current goals for the work you do as a celebrant over the next 5 years? How can we help you meet those goals?
How have you contributed to the visibility or growth of humanism in your community, if at all?
Is there anything else you’d like us to know as we review your renewal application?
Acknowledgements
Please confirm the following:
Ethical Code of Conduct
Virtual Interview

Once you schedule an interview, you will receive an email with the link for your virtual meeting.
Thank you for your commitment to advancing humanist values through meaningful service.
Should be Empty:

Humanist Celebrant Renewal Application

Personal Information

Professional Practice

Professional Growth and Continuing Education

Reflection and Future Goals

Acknowledgements

Virtual Interview