Black and White weddings are very popular in the winter months. A traditional white gown can look elegant paired with black accent peices
Nuptials can be a complicated process, but officiants at ULC are on hand to both perform a wedding and help with planning. Many…
Be Ordained To Bless Others
Blessings can be words, a mindset, or talents. Be sure you tend to your own growth, as that will also assist in your help with others' growth
To be ordained in the Universal Life Church is to take the responsibility of one who can be looked to in times of troub…
Interfaith 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: New Years
It is easy to forget living in the West that New Year’s does not happen at the same time for everyone. Different cultures and religions celebrate the New Year on different dates than January 1. Interfaith ministers of the Universal Life Church can better serv…
Read MoreInterfaith 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: Hanukkah
Twinkling lights and candles make Hanukkah celebrations beautiful sights to behold
Hanukkah presents a fantastic opportunity for an interfaith minister to integrate themes of hope and steadfast faith into the studies they share with their congregation. One need not…
Interfaith Minister Training: Rohatsu
Meditation can be a healthy way to reflect on life and personal goals, as well as relieve stress
December is a month of holidays. Christmas, Chanukah, Ramadan and Kwanzaa all populate the month of December. However, another holiday that few understand also calls De…
Interfaith Minister Training: Advent
Each of these four candles symbolizes an aspect of Advent, with the final white candle added at the end to represent Jesus Christ
Advent is the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and encompasses the four Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of preparati…
Interfaith Minister Training: A Jewish Wedding Ceremony
For the ceremony, you will need a chuppah (canopy), wine, and a glass to break
For an interfaith minister, coming across individuals from many different religious backgrounds who are seeking your services is not at all uncommon. The Universal Life Church espouses t…
Interfaith Minister Training: Fast of the Nativity
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…