You’ve found the love of your life, and you know you want to spend the rest of your life with him or her. While the idea of being married sounds glorious, you may be stuck on how to propose. As a homosexual couple, you might be wondering if you should do it the same […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A traditional Hindu wedding ceremony is a time of great celebration that is abound with traditions that can still be enjoyed in a modern American community. Here are some of the most common traditions. Main Rituals- There are many rituals that can be included when it is time to perform a wedding. Some of the […]

Your wedding is an event you hope the entire family and all of your friends can attend. However, sometimes, circumstances prevent this large celebration from taking place. Instead of having individuals feel pinned down with regret over missing your wedding ceremony, consider performing a ceremony in your online church. So many situations exist where this […]