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 […]

Pentecost is a Christian celebration that commemorates the descent of the blessings and presence of Jesus on the remaining eleven disciples and approximately 100 close followers. Pentecost is celebrated fifty days after Easter. In the New Testament account of Pentecost, it is said that the eleven disciples, along with over a hundred close followers, including […]

In this highly technological age, an increasing number of ministers are using the Internet to fully or partially engage with their congregations: And they are doing so with great success. The ministers are from a wide variety of denominations, and include members of the Universal Life Church. The benefits of an internet ministry or online […]

As homes and storefronts hang their holiday decor, the jolly, rotund figure of Santa Claus features prominently. Santa Claus symbolizes universal values of cheer, kindness, and generosity. The more modernized and secular Santa Claus developed from the historical St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas also appears at Christmastime, often imagined with traditional style carvings of a gaunt […]

Thanksgiving is upon us. Our ministers at the Universal Life Church believe in recapturing the sentiments often associated with the first Thanksgiving celebration. Non-exclusionary and respectful of other cultures, the first Thanksgiving is thought to represent many of the values currently shared by minsters of the Universal Life Church. Even though it can seem at […]

Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson told a conservative reporter at the Democratic National Convention that he would perform a wedding ceremony for a same-sex couple if asked. It is not the first time the Reverend has expressed his sympathy for the plight of the LGBT community, nor is he an exception within the black […]

The horrible cinema shooting in Aurora, Colorado, which left twelve dead and fifty-eight wounded, has revived the gun control debate in the United States. Some church leaders have called for stricter gun control laws, while others have shown apprehension and even outright resistance toward such measures. There are problems with both sides of the argument, […]

When planning a wedding, one of the biggest decisions is choosing who will marry the couple. Many brides struggle to find the right officiant for the wedding, which can be very time consuming. However, with the right plan of action, brides will be able to find the perfect officiant for any time of wedding. After […]