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July 8th, 2009
With the celebration of our country's Independence Day just a few days ago, we thought we would bring light once more to a growing problem in America; hate and the effect that it has upon us all.
Summer Solstice
June 22nd, 2009
June 21, 2009 - This year Summer Solstice brought together more than 35,000 Pagans, partiers, tourists and curious event goers to one of Earth’s most prehistoric monuments for the annual Summer Solstice; a mid point of summer and the longest day of the year.
"Think Dumbledore Meets Chong"
June 15th, 2009
A controversial St. Petersburg city ordinance which requires all phrenologists, astrologers, palm-readers, soothsayers, fortune-tellers, to be fingerprinted is causing outrage in those communities.
Pop-Up Wedding Chapel
June 11th, 2009
Pop up wedding chapels helmed by Universal Life Church ministers are popping up all over New York City, including at 303Grand. Their new chapel is in partnership with Martha Stewart Weddings and The Wedding Library.
Couple Ordered by Police to End Home Bible Study
June 5th, 2009
In San Diego, California, a couple that hosted weekly bible study sessions was notified by their local authorities that they would need to obtain proper land use permits prior to continuing their group worship.
Excerpt: 'Weddings of the Times: A Parody'
June 3rd, 2009
A new book, Weddings of the Times, satirizes wedding announcements in the Sunday edition of the New York Times. Many excerpts claim ULC Ministers officiated the weddings. Here is an excerpt.
New Theatrical Production to Incorporate ULC
June 1st, 2009
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a theater group (1812 Productions) is hosting a new production entitled Let’s Pretend We’re Married. Starring two renowned Philadelphia comedians, Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs.
Religious Schooling Endorsed By Court - If in the Best Interest of Children
May 29th, 2009
An interesting case in Arizona has determined that in a divorce, one parent can make the decision to send children to a religious school., even against the wishes of the other parent.
One Man, Hundreds of Marriages
May 22nd, 2009
Bill Moeller of Lewis County, Washington has officiated hundreds of weddings in his 30+ years as a minister of the Universal Life Church. In a recent article, Moeller tells all about his experiences.
On Marriage
May 18th, 2009
Perhaps the most Daunting & Powerful call in Ministry is when one is requested to Officiate over a couple's Wedding Day Ceremony. The opportunity truly can stand out as the most rewarding of services.
The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.
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