May 27, 2014, 10:19 pm by The Universal Life Church
Modern Family’s Mitch and Cam Tie The Knot In one of the most politically relevant finales in history, Modern Family’s Mitch and Cam finally got married. Rounding out the show’s sixth successful season on television, this has been a much-anticipated episode to solidify the couple’s long-standing relationship in front of their family and friends. While […]
May 12, 2014, 7:24 pm by The Universal Life Church
An Egyptian papyrus fragment earned much attention when it was made public in September 2012 by a professor at Harvard University. The contents of the ancient fragment includes the words “Jesus said to them, ‘My Wife’” and then on the following line, “she is able to be my disciple”. It was sent out to MIT […]
May 8, 2014, 11:15 pm by The Universal Life Church
The Basics of How to Perform a Wedding Ceremony If someone has been considering becoming a minister so he/she can perform a wedding ceremony, they should know that the process is actually quite simple. We help individuals all over the country to obtain a minister’s license so that they can join in marriage any couple […]
May 2, 2014, 8:30 pm by The Universal Life Church
While it undoubtedly came as a surprise to many, on April 28, the United Church of Christ filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the legality of Amendment One, a North Carolina law banning same-sex marriage. The law also provides criminal penalties for ministers who “officiate” a wedding in the absence of a state-issued marriage […]
April 30, 2014, 4:43 pm by The Universal Life Church
Gay Pride in India Gets a Big Boost India has customarily been viewed as a place of traditional, conservative values; the country’s citizens have only ever been allowed to classify themselves as males or females in gender, even if they know they are something else. The Indian Supreme Court took a dramatic step in a […]
April 29, 2014, 4:42 pm by The Universal Life Church
All That’s Bling Some brides believe less is more when it comes to what they wear on their big day, and others are perfectly comfortable in an 80lb wedding dress encrusted with sparkling jewels. Sondra Celli is world renowned for her blinged-out, crystal couture, and the go-to designer for gypsies wanting a weighty wedding dress. […]
April 24, 2014, 9:34 pm by The Universal Life Church
A groom should walk a mile in his fiance’s shoes to better understand his bride to be. This week on the hit television show RuPaul’s Drag Race, some couples took that advice literally as grooms slipped in to some high heels and got all dolled up in drag for the big day. Universal Life Church […]
April 14, 2014, 10:31 pm by The Universal Life Church
Same Sex Weddings in Utah a Sign of Changes to Come While the state of Utah is most well known for the Mormon religion and conservative politics, a different outlook on same sex marriages is beginning to take place. As Utah changes view on gay marriage, same sex couples like Derek Kitchen and Moudie Sbieity […]
April 11, 2014, 9:49 pm by The Universal Life Church
Interfaith ministry calls on us to respect and understand the beliefs of a wide range of people. Whether we agree or disagree, our higher calling is to find common ground from which to form our faith and beliefs. A study by Barna Research, based on more than 2,000 interviews with U.S. adults, concludes that Bible […]
February 21, 2014, 11:34 am by The Universal Life Church
How to Write Your Own Wedding Ceremony These days, couples are straying from the mundane wedding ceremonies of years past and getting a little bit more creative in the format. Rather than going with the safe route, many people have realized that they can write their own ceremony and make it completely personalized for their […]