Lately, conservative bakers have been in the news for their objections to constructing wedding cakes for same-sex couples. Melissa Klein was the darling of the Values Voter Summit as she sobbed onstage about being “forced” to close her bakery, Sweet Cakes By Melissa, after incurring a lawsuit for refusal of service to a lesbian couple. […]

A recent study in Science reveals some potentially surprising findings about our understanding of morality. As it turns out, individuals who identify themselves as religious are no more “moral” in their day-to-day behavior than individuals who don’t identify as being religious. The study, conducted with over 1,200 people, required participants to receive five random texts […]

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to question long-accepted myths about the sanctity of marriage. If you are preparing to get ordained, you may be pondering the moral and philosophical nuances of traditional marriage. The deeper you look, the more you may find that your ideas about marriage, and what you take for granted […]

Research from Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) suggests that many churchgoers are in the closet regarding their support for marriage equality. Being a supporter of this and the LGBT community in general might not seem like a very big deal to some, but to others it can mean the difference between being an outcast and […]

America’s Alternative Religions While it is no surprise that Christianity is America’s leading religion in all 50 states, the alternative religions that are the second most popular faiths still offer some surprising glimpses into the country from a different perspective. According to the findings of a recent study, all of the western U.S. would be […]

Become an Officiant for Ceremonies Have you always wanted to become an officiant at weddings, baptisms, and/or funerals? You are not alone. These ceremonies are highly meaningful milestones in people’s lives, and being the overseer at these rites of passage can be an honor and privilege. If your dream is to be able to join […]

Marriage Ceremony Words Say a Lot When a couple of lovebirds decide to join their lives in holy matrimony, they will usually do so in a special wedding ritual that includes exchanging vows. Choosing the perfect marriage ceremony words to express commitment to each other is a huge deal. Couples are all different, so their […]

Officiating at a wedding ceremony is a high honor that will require some preparation to ensure everything is conducted in a legal and memorable manner. Today, many couples are choosing to personalize their wedding by having a close friend or family member serve as the ordained minister for their ceremony. While it is easy to […]

When Tuxedo Wearing Men Don Bridal Gowns Instead, Ru Paul is in Charge One of the latest reality shows to hit the air, “ Ru Paul’s Drag Race” has shed some light on a common component of society: heterosexual weddings. Focused on finding the next great drag queen, Episode 10 of Season 6 paired up […]

If you would like to get ordained in order to perform a wedding ceremony, you may be wondering what the official Universal Life Church (ULC) position is concerning same-sex marriage. Although it is important to point out that no minister in the ULC is forced to participate in a wedding ceremony or perform a wedding […]