Spiritual & Ceremonial Services

Jusby the Clown is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church and has offered playful, compassionate ceremony support throughout the Pacific Northwest for more than a decade. He can appear as a full clown, a costumed character, or plain-faced for solemn occasions.

Ceremonies can blend humor, compassion, ritual, and community building. Services may include pre-marital consultation, customized vows, symbolic acts, or laughter-based practices.

Offerings

• Weddings & partnerships — clown, character, or non-clown officiation
• Laughter-centered pre-marital sessions
• Community rituals and blessings
• Holiday and festival ceremonies
• Interfaith or secular services
• Collaborative planning with couples, families, or groups
• Individualized ritual crafting

Experience

Jusby has served a wide range of communities, including Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, interfaith, secular, and arts-based groups. His most widely known tradition is the Annual Ritual of the Pieing at Purim celebrations, offered since 2010.

Working With Jusby

Ceremonies begin with a conversation about tone, boundaries, expectations, and the desired balance of playfulness and solemnity. Some clients request fully costumed clown officiation, while others prefer a subtle character or a plain-faced facilitator.

Testimonials

“Justin clearly understands how to use humor to enhance an event or occasion. At the same time he recognizes the need to maintain appropriate limits so as not to overwhelm. He respects that while most people love the antics of clowns, there are those who have difficulty with them, and he honors those limitations. If your event would benefit from good humor or glorious silliness, I encourage you to speak with him.”
— Arthur Vaeni, Unitarian Universalist Minister

Availability

Jusby is available throughout Portland and surrounding regions, including stops along the I-5 corridor from Seattle to Eugene. Travel outside this region can be arranged.

Booking

To inquire about ceremony planning, officiation, or collaborative ritual design, please send a message with the type of ceremony, desired date, and any relevant details.