ULC - IN THE NEWS
Local Wedding Officiant Crafts Ceremonies 'Everyone Will Remember'
Joe Mangino, an ordained non-denominational minister through the Universal Life Church, has given couples throughout the Stafford Township, New Jersey area the ability to plan the wedding of their dreams. He's performed around 100 weddings since 2009.
Source: The SandPaper
Went to the symphony and a wedding broke out
A French farce featuring a wedding party being photographed on the Eiffel Tower became the site of an actual wedding. The bride and groom appeared after the song 'Marche nuptial,' and were married by an ordained minister of the ULCM.
Source: Cincinnati.com
Is Tanner & Jade’s Marriage Legal? A ‘Bachelor’ TV Wedding Can Still Be The Real Deal
Some people have alleged the Bachelor in Paradise couple's marriage is not exactly legally binding. However, Chris Harrison, the host of The Bachelor, is legally ordained by the Universal Life Church Monastery!
Source: Bustle
Valentine's Day: Dozens of couples marry at Loveland Ski Area’s Mountaintop Matrimony
Approximately 100 couples showed up to the Loveland Ski Area to tie the knot on Valentine's Day. Performing the ceremonies was Rev. Harry Heilman of Universal Life Church, who has long been minister of the Mountaintop Matrimony ceremonies.
Source: Brush News-Tribune
Whatever Happened To Mass Weddings?
Once upon a time there was a Valentine’s Day tradition in Rochester to have hundreds of weddings at once, all sponsored by WCMF 96.5 FM. While the tradition has since faded away, one of the people enjoyed the experience so much that he has since been ordained as a minister by Universal Life Church.
Source: Democrat & Chronicle
Non-traditional marriage is becoming more traditional
A recent study published by the Pew Research Center shows millennials are moving away from traditional wedding ceremonies. Now, many people are opting for nonreligious ceremonies performed by friends ordained through sources like Universal Life Church.
Source: Local News 8
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Married… by Lance Bass!
Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler recently tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Cutter Dykstra. Rather than opting for a traditional minister, the couple asked friend and singer Lance Bass, who is ordained through ULCM, to perform the ceremony.
Source: Extra
Engagement season panic sets in: Before you plan a big expensive traditional wedding, read this
Many recently engaged couples feel the pressure to have a traditional, religious ceremony. But if that’s not your thing, there are plenty of options. The author of this article talks about the personal touches he and his wife used in their wedding, including a ULC-ordained minister.
Source: Salon
Divine Love of Pets Inspires Chaplain
Matty Guiliano has a passion for animals that has deepened his own spirituality. After his beloved pet succumbed to cancer, he became an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church to become a chaplain for his county's chapter of the SPCA.
Source: app
Comedian Rob Little wants to marry you (but no exorcisms, please)
Comedian Rob Little recently became an ordained minister by the Universal Life Church, and was pleasantly surprised at how simple the process was. Now, he’s having fun performing weddings for friends and fans, and will be creating a television show based on his experiences.
Source: City Pages
Carrie Brownstein, Amy Poehler Conduct Spontaneous Marriage Ceremony During Book Reading Event
Two dedicated fans of Carrie Brownstein and Amy Poehler surprised the pair at a book reading event in Pasadena. The couple requested an impromptu wedding ceremony from the pair, who knew Brownstein was an ordained minister through Universal Life Church. Brownstein and Poehler agreed, and it went viral!
Source: Us Weekly Newsletter
More millennials choosing pals over priests when tying the knot
As young people around the world turn away from traditional religion, they are flocking to organizations like the ULC, which allows them to take charge of their own spiritual life. Religion isn't dying, it's getting better!
Source: CBS News
Kevin Smith Presided Over a New York Comic Con Wedding On Top Of A Tour Bus Today
Director Kevin Smith, famous for his "geek" movies, has performed weddings as a ULC Minister in the past. One weekend in NYC, he performed one for fans on top of a tour bus as it cruised through the streets.
Source: ComicBook
Monmouth SPCA to hold 'Blessing of the Animals'
Ordained Ministers find their calling in all sorts of corners of the globe. One ULC minister has found a more... unique niche: he's become a chaplain for an animal shelter, catering to the spiritual needs of cats and dogs!
Source: app
Cheaper Alternatives to Traditional Wedding Gifts
Performing a service for a friend or family member's wedding can make a unique and inexpensive gift. Becoming ordained online through the ULC provides you the chance to officiate the service, making the day extra special.
Source: U.S. News
Kim Davis's Kentucky Is for Lovers: I Got Gay Married in Morehead
Kim Davis has held marriages hostage in Rowan County, Kentucky for months. After her imprisonment, Jezebel followed the first gay marriage to take place there - which was officiated by a ULC minister!
Source: Jezebel
Dream comes true for two men who say I do
Same-Sex marriage is now legal across the nation. In some areas, however, gay weddings are still far from the norm. This sweet article chronicles a couple's wedding and makes a case for a greater sense of marriage equality, removing stigma.
Source: Times Leader
These 8 Websites Helped Us Save $21,781 on Our Wedding
The average cost of a wedding is around $31,000. A bride shares tips on how she saved more than half of that cost for the ceremony, including having a dear friend ordained online with the Universal Life Church to perform the wedding.
Source: The Penny Hoarder
Internet church attracts more and more people
The Universal Life Church is making strides globally, and has been growing at breakneck speed for years. This German magazine chronicles the ULC's international rise... from its modest founding decades ago to its revered status today.
Source: Deutschlandfunk
Universal Life Church Clergy are ordained at a finger click
Ordination is changing. With the June Supreme Court ruling, same-sex marriage is open to anyone who identifies and wishes to be wed. This article shows the different ways online churches like the Universal Life Church are changing the way people not only get married, but go to Church in general.
Source: The Toledo Blade
