House Blessing Prayer
Author Unknown

God bless the corners of this house,
And be the lintel blest;

And bless the hearth and bless the board
And bless each place of rest;

And bless each door that opens wide
To strangers and to kin;

And bless each crystal window pane
That lets the starlight in;

And bless the rooftree overhead
And every sturdy wall,

The peace of man, the peace of God,
The peace of love on all.

A house blessing can be either religious or non-religious, and it is a beautiful way to welcome a family moving into a new home or to renew a house blessing year after year.

Officiant Rev. Dee Richardson will work with homeowners, friends and family members to plan a beautiful, personal, and memorable house blessing ceremony. A typical house blessing might include:

1. Gathering friends and family into the main living area of the home. 
2. Beginning the ceremony with a prayer, reading, song, or poem.
3. Presenting an item for the blessing, such as oil to anoint the lintel or horizontal beam over a door or window; a smudge of sage to cleanse the energy; a sprinkle of sea salt (representing salt of the earth) to ward off evil spirits; or a symbol of peace and protection to mount near the front door.
4. Ending the ceremony with a prayer, reading, song, or poem.
5. Sharing a meal among friends and family, filling the home with laughter and good wishes for a happy, healthy life and good fortune in the coming years.