There are many excellent reasons to get ordained online to perform weddings. Marriage ceremonies may run the gamut from ultra-traditional to non-conformist, but to be valid all must have someone to officiate the event. Perhaps a couple close to you has asked if you…
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Interfaith Minister Training: HumanLight
In a month surrounded by families and traditional churches celebrating the light of their many faiths, it is easy to get lost among the many messages. This is why the Universal Life Church is spreading the message of our late December celebration of Humanity. We ac…
Read MorePastoral Care of the Sick
Unfortunately, some traditional religions still cling to the last vestiges of the belief that physical illness is God’s punishment for those who have sinned, even though few religious leaders actually come out and openly express that sentiment. However, it…
Read MoreInterfaith Minister Training: Nirvana Day
Countless statues depict the Buddha in meditation to achieve enlightenment
To be an interfaith minister means to preach and support people in all different spiritual and religious practices. It also means you have the power to introduce important religious holidays…
Interfaith Minister Training: Purim
Kids celebrate with noisemakers and costumes and families celebrate with scripture and charity
If you have become ordained as an interfaith minister in the Universal Life Church, it is your responsibility to be at least conversant in the rituals and adherence of ot…
Interfaith Minister Training: Lent
A cross rubbed onto the forehead signifies observance of Lent
Heading into spring, people of all faiths begin to think about warm weather and summer activities. The major holiday during this time is Easter Sunday. Prior to that day of celebration is the period of L…
How to Get Ordained As a Pujari
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, following Christianity and Islam. It encompasses a very wide diversity of belief systems. Different branches of Hinduism have different takes on divinity, monotheism, worship, and rites. Hindus are generally conc…
Read MoreInterfaith Minister Training: Perform a Baptism
Water is recognized as a cleansing substance spiritually, practically, and scientifically
An interfaith minister of the Universal Life Church becomes ordained to perform the ceremonies and rituals of all faiths; therefore, it is important to recognize the significa…
Interfaith Minister Training: Yule
Yule is the pagan celebration of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year
A festival around the time of the winter solstice seems to have been a common celebration among many ancient peoples. Often, these midwinter celebrations focused on feasting, offerin…
Interfaith Minister Training: Diwali
It is customary to burn candles for the Festival of Light
Diwali is an ancient religious ceremonial holiday celebrated across a multitude of faith. It is also referred to as Devali and Deepavali in certain countries. Diwali signifies a festival of lights and takes …