ULC - IN THE NEWS
New Millennial Weddings Trend Sees Spike In Universal Life Ministers
As more and more millennials embrace simplicity and authenticity with their weddings, there has also been a correlating increase of Universal Life Church-ordained ministers.
Source: International Business Times
Pa. couple wins the ultimate Philadelphia sports wedding
A couple from Pennsylvania won a dream sports wedding package, which included a wedding officiated by Eagles defensive end and Universal Life Church ordained minister Brandon Graham.
Source: PennLive
Finding Love at Starbucks, With the Help of 84-Year-Old Cupids
The New York Times profiles the unique story of Benjamin Hochman and Angela LaRocca, including how they met, their relationship and their wedding, officiated by Benjamin's sister, who was ordained by the Universal Life Church.
Source: The New York Times
Kristina Saffran, Ryan Hammond
A wedding announcement in the New York Times for a couple who were married by an uncle of the groom, ordained by the Universal Life Church for the event.
Source: The New York Times
When at Comic-Con, say I do -- in costume
This year's Comic-Con featured a pop-up wedding tent, with Universal Life Church-ordained stars like Orlando Jones officiating weddings for fans.
Source: CNET
Orlando Jones Officiates 'Star Wars'-Themed Wedding as Syfy Opens Pop-Up Chapel at Comic-Con
Orlando Jones, the star of 'American Gods' and a Universal Life Church-ordained minister, officiated a Star Wars-themed wedding at Comic Con.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Vow to help on Big Day
More couples are having friends and family members officiate their weddings, and the first step is to have them get ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: The Journal Gazette
8 tips for officiating a wedding
The Washington Post lists its tips for officiating a wedding, with the top tip being to get ordained by the Universal Life Church Monastery.
Source: The Washington Post
Five Things You Didn't Know about Colman Domingo
Actor Colman Domingo is most well-known for his theater roles and his portrayal of Victor Strand in 'Fear the Walking Dead,' but he also happens to be an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church.
Source: tvovermind
Their happily ever after will begin after bookstore wedding
A couple in Arizona will give new meaning to the term "storybook wedding," getting married in a library in the fiction section. Their officiant is a librarian who was ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: tucson.com
Whatever Happened to the Cast of Who's The Boss?
The popular sitcom "Who's the Boss" ran for 196 episodes. Today, the show's star Tony Danza continues to act and write, and is also ordained as a minister through the Universal Life Church.
Source: tvovermind
Dinorah Villalobos Cavazos, Juan Carlos Montemayor Elosúa
A wedding announcement in The New York Times profiles the marriage of a couple who had their ceremony performed by a minister who was ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: The New York Times
Joseph Mallchok, Jashvant Poeran
The New York Times announced the wedding of Joseph Mallchock and Dr. Jashvant Poeran, who had their ceremony performed by a friend who was ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: The New York Times
Brandon Graham To Officiate Ultimate Sports Wedding
Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles will officiate the wedding of a couple who won a contest for the Ultimate Sports Wedding. Graham is ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: CBS News Philadelphia
Can a State Truly Be Free if a Minister Ordained Online Can't Marry People?
Proposed legislation in New York state would make it easier for people ordained online through services like the Universal Life Church to preside over wedding ceremonies.
Source: Times Union
B-52s Singer Marries Couple Before Show
Kate Pierson, singer for the B-52s, is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church and recently married two of her fans before the band took the stage in Austin, Texas.
Source: Malay Mail
Neagle/Strube
A wedding announcement for a couple married at Hoopes Park in Auburn by an officiant ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: auburnpub.com
Bryan Cranston Used to Officiate Weddings and There's Photo Evidence
Old photos have unearthed of Bryan Cranston officiating weddings. The famous actor is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church.
Source: The Knot
Annette Bening: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Annette Bening and recently crowned Oscar winner for Best Actress Emma Stone were two attendees at this year's Academy Awards who also happen to be ordained through the Universal Life Church.
Source: Heavy.com
Kathryn Blume: Creative Social Justice Activist
A profile of writer, actor and life coach Kathryn Blume, who mentions she is also an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church.
Source: Shelburne News
