In Eastern Orthodox tradition, the cross is celebrated as a tool by which Jesus delivered salvation through sacrifice
Those who chose to be ordained as interfaith ministers of Universal Life Church seek to gain awareness of the varying religions and faiths. To be o…
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Interfaith Minister Training: Yom Kippur
The scriptures for Yom Kippur give five names to the soul
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish religion, and one of the few days that all who follow this faith observe. Yom Kippur stands for “Day of Atonement,” and completes the Yamim Nora’im or th…
Interfaith Minister Training: Mabon
During Mabon, the sun is at zenith over the equator, making day and night equal in length; Pagans focus on this duality of light and dark
The event of an equinox has been celebrated generation through generation by various faiths; however, for Pagans and those who …
Thoughts From the ULC On the Attack in Libya
The attack in Libya was a sad and tragic turn of events propelled by a poorly-executed and deeply offensive anti-Muslim video that was posted on YouTube by amateur video producers. On Tuesday, September 12th, an enraged mob attacked the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, …
Read MoreDC Comics Reboots Green Lantern as a Muslim
The Green Lantern is a well-known character and provides via re-imagining an opportunity to influence public perception of Islam
DC Comics has re-imagined several of its popular super heroes with a line of comics called “The New 52”. They have new histo…
What Makes the ULC a Universal Church?
We commonly use the term "church" to designate a group of people with shared faith, regardless of their actual location
Organized religion is not solely about worshiping a deity but forming a community. Those who practice a faith share values with other m…
Politics, Belief, and the Universal Life Church
America has a unique history with religion in that it was established by people looking to practice their religion by escaping a government-sponsored religion
In this race for the office of President of the United States, both candidates have been having some issue…
Can I Be Ordained Through the Universal Life Church If I’ve Already Been Ordained?
A question frequently asked to the ULC is whether you can be ordained more than once through different organizations
The Universal Life Church is a dynamic ministry that ordains ministers throughout the world. You can receive ordination free of charge and begin you…
The Terrible Tattoos: Intepreting Sacred Texts in the Universal Life Church
A close look at Leviticus offers a compelling argument against Christians getting tattoos.The Universal Life Church encourages people to explore texts to both broaden understanding and to refine individual beliefs.
For Christians, the Old Testament of the Bible lay…
A Truly Universal Church
Members of the ULC come together from many different backgrounds and faiths
The Universal Life Church is rather unique in that it doesn’t put forth one set of practices or beliefs that members follow. Anyone can get ordained online and join the group, regardles…