ULC - IN THE NEWS - 2022
I gave, gained a memory as wedding officiant
An Albuquerque Journal writer recounts his experience becoming an ordained Universal Life Church minister to officiate his friends' wedding.
Source: Albequerque Journal
Falling Fast, Then Fiances for Seven Years
In this New York Times profile, we learn the story of a couple, engaged since 2015, whose recent Connecticut wedding was officiated by a mutual friend who's also an ordained Universal Life Church minister.
Source: The New York Times
The Progressive Penn Museum Wedding of Philly Mag Editor at Large Ernest Owens
Philadelphia Magazine reports on the recent wedding of its editor at large, whose marriage ceremony at the Penn Museum was officiated by a Universal Life Church minister.
Source: Philadelphia
Celebrate Katie and John’s 8th Anniversary With a Throwback to Their Wedding
Katie Couric and her husband recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary, and the media personality looks back on the occasion, from the Universal Life Church minister who officiated to the first meeting of the moms.
Source: Katie Couric Media
The Arc of Southside Helps Man Enjoy Dream Job as Minister
The Washington Post recently profiled a Virginia man with developmental disabilities who was able to realize his dream of becoming an ordained minister, which he did through the Universal Life Church. He officiated his first wedding in May.
Source: The Washington Post
For Two Foodies, 'Love at First Bite'
The New York Times profiles a local foodie couple whose recent wedding at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden was officiated by a mutual friend who became an ordained Universal Life Church Minister to preside over the ceremony.
Source: The New York Times
At the Union of Activists, a Cause for Celebration
In this New York Times profile, we meet a Brooklyn couple who met in college and bonded over a mutual passion for activism, and whose recent wedding was officiated by mutual friend who became a Universal Life Church minister for the occasion.
Source: The New York Times
A Romance Deepened by the Golden Rule
The New York Times profiles an area couple who were married at the Museum of the Moving Image by the bride's brother, who became an ordained Universal Life Church minister for the occasion.
Source: The New York Times
Before Walking Down the Aisle, Marching With Many Puppets
The New York Times profiles a Washington couple whose first date took place at the Million Puppet March in 2012, and whose recent wedding was officiated by a Universal Life Church minister and friend of one of the grooms.
Source: The New York Times
His Second Try at a Good First Impression Did the Trick
The New York Times profiles an area couple who were recently married by the artist Nan Goldin, a recently-ordained Universal Life Church minister who already has multiple ceremonies under her belt. The groom is a lawyer who represents the artist.
Source: The New York Times
In Napa Valley, a Commitment to One Another, and to Showcasing Diversity
In this profile, the New York Times introduces an Oakland couple whose recent wedding, put on with the help of numerous vendors of color, was officiated by the groom's mentor, who became an ordained Universal Life Church minister for the celebration.
Source: The New York Times
Miller High Life Wants to Ordain You as a Minister to Officiate Weddings
The Universal Life Church recently partnered with Miller High Life to encourage and make it even easier for interested prospective ministers to get ordained.
Source: Food & Wine
Her Mother (and His Father) Knew Best
In this profile, the New York Times introduces us to an Indian-American couple who were introduced by their parents, and who were recently married in a ceremony officiated by the bride's brother, who became an ordained Universal Life Church minister for the occasion.
Source: The New York Times
Catching Feelings, and the Flu
In this profile, the New York Times introduces us to a California couple whose recent wedding was officiated by an ordained Universal Life Church minister and friend of the grooms.
Source: The New York Times
Bonding Over a Love of Cat Power and Senior Dogs
The New York Times profiles a California couple married recently by a mutual friend, a Universal Life Church minister, with help from their senior dog, who served as ring bearer.
Source: The New York Times
At 89 and 91, bride and groom waste no time getting to altar
The senior couple profiled in this Albuquerque Journal article asked the city's mayor to officiate their wedding, and he became an ordained Universal Life Church minister to honor their request.
Source: Albequerque Journal
How this Ukrainian artist couple ended up getting married by Nan Goldin
Dazed reports on the photographer Nan Goldin, recently ordained as a Universal Life Church minister, who married two Ukrainian artists during the Venice Biennale.
Source: Dazed
Two Epic Dates and an Incredible Arcade Game Feat
This Seattle couple profiled by the New York Times were married April 1 in a ceremony officiated by the niece of one of the brides, who became an ordained Universal Life Church minister for the ceremony.
Source: The New York Times
Two Self-Described Nerds Walk Into a Club...
This couple profiled by the New York Times were recently married by the mother of one of the grooms, who became an ordained Universal Life Church minister to officiate their ceremony.
Source: The New York Times
At Coachella, Connecting on a Deeper Level
The New York Times profiles a couple who met as members of their friends' wedding party and were recently married by a Universal Life Church minister and friend of the groom.
Source: The New York Times
