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This guest sermon by a ULC minister examines the idea that heaven is all around us if we only change our perspective. By acknowledging our accomplishments and achieving dreams, we can experience heaven on earth.

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How to Love Your Neighbor

July 26th, 2024

In this sermon, a ULC guest minister likens humanity to waves in an ocean, arguing that each of us, like a cresting wave, is a smaller part of a larger whole, preaching kindness and patience with our fellow waves.

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Nostradamus' Predictions for 2024: Famine, War, and a New Pope

December 21st, 2023

In this guest blog, a ULC minister takes a look at Nostradamus' predictions for 2024, including war, famine, and a new pope. Are his predictions eerily accurate, or are they so vague they could apply to anything?

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Can Women Aspire to the Ordained Ministry?

April 17th, 2023

In this guest sermon from ULC minister Jeferson V. Barbosa explores the idea of women in ministry. The author explores the gospels as well as the changing role of women in society to make the case for women in ministry.

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Nature vs. Nurture: Were You Born a Minister or Did You Become One?

March 22nd, 2023

This ULC guest sermon authored by guest minister Z.D. Caballero explores the concept of nature vs nurture as it relates to ministry. Is a good minister born, or are they made? Or perhaps both?

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Ten Tips for Sermon Delivery

March 8th, 2023

From public speaking tips to how to rehearse, this insightful guest sermon courtesy of ULC Minister Rev. Brian T. Lees gives pastors ten tricks on wowing their audience by delivering the best sermon possible.

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Nostradamus' Predictions for 2023: Cannibalism, WW3, and the Antichrist?

December 30th, 2022

Did Nostradamus predict war, famine, and even the return of the antichrist in 2023? In this sermon, a guest writer for the ULC explores Nostradamus' dire predictions for the new year.

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Jesus Would Support Student Loan Forgiveness

August 25th, 2022

In this guest sermon, one Universal Life Church minister says that Jesus Christ would be in favor of student loan forgiveness, and that President Joe Biden's newly announced student loan forgiveness is biblical.

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Creation & The Serpent Power

July 22nd, 2022

Often portrayed as cunning and nefarious creatures, serpents appear in myths and fables around the world. In this guest sermon, a ULC minister takes a look at the link between serpents, creation, and destiny.

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R.I.P. Separation of Church and State: We're Headed for Christian Theocracy

June 29th, 2022

In a guest sermon, a ULC Minister makes the argument that the recent Supreme Court rulings, including the Roe v Wade rollback and the Christian football coach ruling, are paving the way for Christian theocracy.

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The Summer Solstice: In The Field of Time & Light

June 21st, 2022

Since the beginning of time cultures have worshipped the sun. This summer solstice, a guest minister of the Universal Life Church guides us through the symbolic and literal power the sun has for us all.

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Depp Fans: Stop Worshiping False Idols

May 20th, 2022

In a guest sermon, one Universal Life Church Minister argues that the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial is proof we worship celebrities, and argue America's slipped into a dangerous form of idolatry.

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'Playing God' With Extinct Species is a Slippery Slope to Eugenics

May 6th, 2022

Should we 'de-extinct' species and release them back into their natural habitats? A new poll says many Americans are in favor of doing so, but one ULC Minister argues that it's a slippery slope to eugenics.

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I Did Something Shocking Today (And I'll Probably Do it Again)

April 5th, 2022

In this guest sermon, a Universal Life Church minister - who identifies as agnostic - talks about how praying helps him through hard times, as well as helping him identify what is truly important to him in life.

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Will Smith's Oscar Slap Was a Shameful Failure of Christian Faith

March 28th, 2022

After a tasteless joke at his wife's expense, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Then later, Smith tried to justify his actions. One ULC guest writer explores the issue, and whether two wrongs make a right.

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The Spring Equinox: Birth, Life, and Resurrection

March 21st, 2022

Every year, as the frost begins to thaw, the robins begin to nest, and the daylight gradually lingers longer, we know that spring is on the horizon. The Spring Equinox comes with a surge of new life and beginnings.

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It's Time to Change God's Pronouns to They/Them

November 4th, 2021

'They Are Risen'? One ULC minister believes that we should change God's pronouns from he/him to they/them, arguing that it's not only a step towards smashing the patriarchy, but also biblically supported.

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Does the Bible Support Mask Mandates?

August 27th, 2021

Public health officials have recommended that everyone continue to wear masks and social distance, but those are also controversial policies. What does the Bible have to say about masks and social distancing?

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Religion is the Soul of America – We Cannot Lose It

April 5th, 2021

Is the decline of religion in America good or bad? A guest writer for ULC weighs in, arguing that America was founded on religious principles and that the loss of faith and community in this nation is a shame.

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Thank God Religion is Dying

April 5th, 2021

A new survey shows that Americans are less religious than ever. A guest writer for ULC argues this is a good thing, as religion holds America back from experiencing a new scientfic Age of Englightenment.

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Maintaining Personal Peace in a Chaotic World

December 15th, 2020

ULC guest writer Reeia Lalchan gives us reflections of her heart this Advent season. She goes in-depth on how we can achieve inner peace in these trying times, arguing that only through Christ can we reach tranquility.

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COVID Thanksgiving: There is an Irony in Pandemic Canceling Turkey Day

November 25th, 2020

As state governors rush to cancel Thanksgiving, ULC minister and guest writer Sean Davidson discusses the dark irony of Thanksgiving of all holidays getting shut down due to the spread of a deadly virus.

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The Crisis at the Border: ULC Ministers Debate

July 11th, 2019

The treatment of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Trump Administration's treatment of them is spurring discussion across the country. Two ULC ministers recently weighed in on the issue.

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Pope Benedict XVI Blames Clergy Abuse Crisis on Sexual Revolution

April 15th, 2019

In a recent letter, Pope Benedict sought to pin the epidemic of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church on the sexual revolution of the 1960s. We examine the veracity of this head-scratching claim.

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Why Universal Life Church Ordination Represents Religious Freedom

January 11th, 2019

Membership in the Universal Life Church represents the invaluable right to freedom of religion, and we must defend this right when challenged by traditional bodies who view the ULC as illegitimate.

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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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