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America's Fastest Growing Religion: "None"

November 21st, 2018

Watch out, organized religion! A new faith demographic is taking America by storm. But it’s not their holiness that’s attracting so much attention – it’s their unholiness. A recent Pew Research poll found that 36 percent of younger adults now identify as either atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular.”

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

How Much Should a Wedding Officiant Charge?

February 13th, 2018

So, you've been asked to perform a wedding ceremony. But then you realize: there is one important detail you’re unsure about. How much should you charge for an officiant fee? We explore that question in depth.

ULC Minister Training & Education 104 Comments

Interfaith Ministry: Are We Up to the Task?

January 27th, 2015

This article was submitted by guest blogger R.D. Pickett, author and ULCM Pastor. Interfaith ministry, are we up to the task? This is an easy question, right? Not really.

Progressive Spirituality 41 Comments

Remembering Reverend Joan Rivers

September 5th, 2014

On the afternoon of September 4, 2014, we lost one of our most cherished Universal Life Church ministers, Joan Rivers. Joan passed away, at the age of 81, from complications encountered during vocal cord surgery.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

Hobby Lobby, Satanists, and Pro-Life Propaganda

August 4th, 2014

The United States Supreme Court ruled, in a case brought forth by Hobby Lobby, that corporations may deny employees contraception coverage on the basis of religious beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

How to Perform a Wedding Ceremony

May 12th, 2014

A person asked to perform a wedding ceremony may be overwhelmed by the process and not quite know where to start. Worry no more, we're here to help out, in three simple steps.

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Evangelist Billy Graham Blasts “Trendy Religion”

October 10th, 2013

Do religious trends pander to self-centered desires? Evangelist Billy Graham suggests they do in his new book, The Reason for My Hope: Salvation, which is due for release on 15 October. In it, he criticizes churches for compromising the integrity of Biblical d

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Religious People Are Less Intelligent than Atheists, Study Suggests

September 5th, 2013

Religious people are less intelligent than atheists, if you can believe the findings of a recent study on the relationship between religion and intelligence.

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“Being Human” Character Gets Ordained

April 9th, 2013

The Universal Life Church gets a lot of publicity, from the ordination of celebrity ministers like Kathy Griffin and Conan O’Brien to the fight for sacerdotal rights across the United States, but the entertainment industry has taken the church’s exposure a

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Does Meditation Make You a Better Minister?

March 8th, 2013

Studies have shown that meditation can have a positive effect on blood pressure, body pains, rheumatoid arthritis, immune systems, fertility, and emotional balanceMany Universal Life Church ministers are familiar with the growing body of research indicating th

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