# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as we welcome Megan Sheldon's new book into the world with ritual and ceremony!About this EventWe are hosting an in-person gathering to celebrate the release of Ritual Without Religion: A Humanist Guide to Creating Secular Ceremonies.Megan Sheldon is a Cultural Mythologist, Humanist Celebrant and End-of-Life Doula. Her new book is part guidebook, part storytelling as she explores the nature of ritual, the science of ritual, the art of ritual and the practice of ritual.Come meet the author, enjoy great conversations, and learn more about the role ritual and ceremony can play in our lives. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a unique event that will inspire you with ideas and connect you to a community of care.Tentative Schedule2:00 - 2:30pm Arrive and purchase a book!2:30 - 3pm: Guided Conversation with:Megan Sheldon, Humanist Celebrant and End-of-Life DoulaLisa Hemingway, Book designer with iilo Creative AllianceIan Bushfield, Executive Director of BC Humanist AssociationChrista Ovenell, Death's Apprentice Education & Planning3:00 - 3:15pm Community RitualCommunity book blessing ritual3:15 - 4:00pm Ritual Walk (optional)Walking tour of the nature sanctuary - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-vancouver/book-launch-ceremony/100001989407893563 - **Event Categories**: art, science-fair, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Wild Bird Trust of BC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: North Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Wild Bird Trust of BC - **lat**: 49.3074478 - **long**: -123.0023332 - **full address**: Wild Bird Trust of BC, 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ba9fdfdd367c65492f7ff7467bb1d09e4a30f33548ce2bea130461f5b73e3bed-rimg-w851-h315-dcf9edef-gmir.jpg?v=1778935041 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch Ceremony being held? - **A:** Book Launch Ceremony takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Wild Bird Trust of BC, 2649 Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Book Launch Ceremony? - **A:** Book Launch Ceremony is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch Ceremony? - **A:** Book Launch Ceremony is organized by Megan Sheldon. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch Ceremony is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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