Hello. I’m Rev. Ryan NeuCollins, an ordained and non-denominational minister in Atlanta. As a graduate of two interfaith seminaries, I’m comfortable with all faith systems—from traditional to New Age—and I like diversity of all stripes and sizes. Welcome to my website!
ATLANTA WEDDING & CELEBRATION OF LIFE MINISTER
Weddings
If you’re hoping for a meaningful wedding, be it a Christian, Buddhist, pagan, or same-sex wedding, I can accommodate you! As an ordained, interfaith, non-denominational minister, I hold the philosophy that spirituality can’t be bound. It’s personal, intimate, and ever-evolving. As such, I love working with couples to craft ceremonies that reflect their own spiritual beliefs, their lifestyles, and their unique taste. I conduct these services wherever clients desire within Atlanta and NW Georgia, whether in private settings, outdoors, or in traditional venues.
“The ceremony was so perfect (we’ve gotten many compliments with how beautiful it was as well as several people saying they really liked your energy.) It was everything we could’ve hoped for. We are so grateful we found you.” Ashleigh & Cody
Celebration of Life Services
In the Celebration of Life Service, I avoid the pre-packaged. Instead, the end result is authentic to your memories and is a full service containing a homily, eulogy, rituals, memory sharing, and readings. Again, these services are held in Atlanta and NW Georgia.
COUNSELING, CLASSES, & WORSHIP SERVICES
Premarital Counseling
One of the more pleasant tasks of my vocation is talking on a deep and honest level with others. As a premarital counselor, I follow a procedure specifically designed for ordained ministers by the Prepare and Enrich Training Program. In it, couples learn how to communicate and handle conflict in a spirit of cooperative teamwork. My office is in Atlanta; however, I also operate via Zoom.
Spiritual Guidance
While providing spiritual guidance, I help clients identify sacred resonance within their daily lives and methods for strengthening their practice. Together we work to integrate past experiences into their current spiritual outlook and discern motifs in their life path. We do this by examining 12 life domains, by creating a spiritual memoir, and through other methods that have evolved from my own spiritual journey and classes that I’ve taught at Emory’s Ongoing Lifelong Learning Institute.
Worship Services & Classes
If an institution has an interest in running a class on spiritual growth, life after life, indigenous spirituality, or comparative religions, I’m available! Generally, these run for 4-6 weeks. Please contact me for more detailed descriptions of the classes.
Likewise, I can conduct interfaith worship services at the venue of your choice. Please contact me for available dates and to inform me of any specific topics you’d like addressed.
“It has been really helpful and such a blessing to have you guide us through this process.” Steve
WHY THE “COSMIC EGG”?
While studying to become a non-denominational minister who would have substance and credibility (versus one who buys the degree off the internet), I studied the creation stories of many cultures. Within them, one commonality emerged: the concept of a Cosmic Egg from which all of creation evolved.
Mystics across the faith systems have described the ensuing evolutionary process as follows:
- It began as a static, yet potent state (the “egg”, “cosmic soul”, or “God” state).
- This state purposely stirred, causing a cascade of reactions that resulted in different dimensions and different creatures.
The eternal struggle for humankind has been how to access, as well as how to return to the Soul of Creation. Our religions and our spiritualities reflect this struggle. As a minister, I attempt to support us in the process.