February 21, 2014, 11:33 am by The Universal Life Church
Plant a Tree at your Wedding Many couples are on the lookout for creative and unique ideas that will elevate their wedding festivities from the everyday to the extraordinary. Rather than sticking with the traditional format of a wedding ceremony, some brides and grooms prefer to incorporate alternative traditions that can have a lot of […]
February 21, 2014, 11:33 am by The Universal Life Church
Spring Wedding Ideas Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Lucky for you, spring-time is the perfect season for planning a wedding. With a great abundance of flowers and fresh, warm weather, you can come up with a beautiful event that is sure to be memorable. If you are looking for some creative and whimsical wedding ideas […]
February 18, 2014, 9:43 pm by The Universal Life Church
Scientists may have the facts on their side, but they do not always make the best public speakers. Last week, science educator Bill Nye and Creation Museum founder Ken Ham sparred over the validity of young-Earth creationism at Ham’s museum, and while the vast majority of scientists side with Nye, many have also expressed dismay […]
January 31, 2014, 10:35 pm by The Universal Life Church
A Super Moon occurrence happens when a full or new moon comes closer to our planet than any other time in the year. It often times is 14% bigger and 30% brighter than it usually is. When a Super Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, it enhances elevated tides that in the past […]
January 17, 2014, 10:11 pm by The Universal Life Church
Francis of Assisi is undoubtedly one of the people’s favorite saints, and how could he not be? He is the patron saint of animals and was well known for his compassion for all living things. Such was his dedication that he gave up the comfortable life afforded to him by his father who was a […]
December 13, 2013, 10:41 pm by The Universal Life Church
Some celebrants of Christmas recently bemoaned the raising of a Festivus Pole at the Florida State Capitol in response to the large Nativity already on display. A Fox News reporter asked how she is supposed to explain the symbol of secular anti-consumerism to her children while she drives them around looking at Christmas decorations. What […]
December 3, 2013, 10:11 pm by The Universal Life Church
“To Train Up A Child” written by Michael and Debi Pearl has been at the center of controversy because a number of children’s deaths are linked to severe discipline methods outlined in this book targeted toward Christian families. The authors point to Old Testament verses including Proverbs 22:6 from which they took the book’s title. […]
November 21, 2013, 10:50 pm by The Universal Life Church
It’s easy to let the logistics of Thanksgiving get you into a rut. Cooking a large meal isn’t easy, you may have to travel quite a ways to be with loved ones, your kids might take advantage of your distracted state and act up, and that’s assuming nothing else is weighing on your mind. Maybe […]
November 12, 2013, 10:54 pm by The Universal Life Church
The Universal Life Church is excellent for those whose conscience or religious sensibilities encourage them to embrace something that is “greater than themselves”. If you have chosen to become ordained, one of the most fascinating experiences that you might choose to undertake as a minister is the chance to perform a wedding. An interesting consequence […]
October 31, 2013, 10:20 pm by The Universal Life Church
When it comes to religious holidays, many in traditionally Western cultures exhibit some strongly polarized attitudes. This is nowhere clearer than in the United States when debating the issue of secularization of these holidays. However, rather than accept opinions on either side of the issue at mere face value, it may be more beneficial to […]