The fasting lasts until Christmas, when East-Orthodox Christians celebrate with a feast
The East-Orthodox Fast of the Nativity, sometimes called the Phillipian Fast, focuses on preparing the body, mind and spirit for the birth of Christ. The fast begins on November…
The Islamic New Year, commonly referred to as Al-Hijra or Muharram is a great time for an interfaith minister to share the enriching traditions of this annual observance with church members.
The emergence the new moon ushers in the Islamic New Year. The Universal L…
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 …
Skulls are decorated with bright colors to celebrate the lives and deaths of those who've come before
Dia De Los Muertos is a holiday that has its roots both in Christianity and in indigenous traditions. Like the Catholic All Saints Day, which is celebrated at …
As part of the celebration, effigies of the demon Ravana are burned in great bonfires after being paraded through the streets
To be an effective interfaith minister, one has to be well-informed about a variety of faiths. Being ordained is only the first step in the…
The beautiful Lotus Temple in India is the seat of the Baha'i faith
On October 20th, The Baha’i faith will be celebrating The Birth of the Bab. Since the Universal Life Church attracts people of all walks of life, race, gender and religious creed, it is i…
Christians believe Luke wrote one of the four gospels and may have been one of the first gentile converts
St. Luke the evangelist was one of the disciples of St. Paul in the early days of the Christian church. Many scholars agree that Luke was the author of the Gos…
Just like traditional wedding bands, tying hands together symbolizes the bond between a couple and their commitment
Although there are many traditional and not so traditional ways for couples today to enter into the ceremony of marriage, many of those couples are t…
Navaratri celebrates the warrior goddess, Durga, and her defeat over a world-conquering demon
Because the Universal Life Church does not stand between its members and their beliefs, interfaith ministers for the ULC can benefit from understanding important tradition…
St. Francis is an important figure in the Catholic faith and a feast celebrating his life is held every October
As the patron saint of the ecosystem and the animal kingdom, Saint Francis is one of the most celebrated saints in the history of Catholicisim. Also know…