The Universal Life Church Blog

The Universal Life Church Monastery is the only interfaith ministry worldwide that opens its doors to all who seek to become an ordained minister or wedding officiant. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jew, Mormon, Pagan, Wiccan, Baptists, and Atheists to join our Church. We are a non-denominational congregation of children from the same universe.

Look Out Las Vegas

January 9th, 2009

In an effort to encourage tourism, New York City has just opened their freshly remodeled Manhattan Marriage Bureau. Couples interested in a civil marriage, can now obtain their license with some additional fanfare the government building.with revenues tight an Continue Reading »

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Opinion of the Buck's County Judge

January 6th, 2009

This is the case that met its conclusion last weeks has been string up headlines the last few days. In Buck's County, Pensylvania, a civil court Judge affirmed the right of Universal Life Church ministers to officiate weddings.Please visit our database of Univ Continue Reading »

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Church of England to Consecrate Female Bishops

December 30th, 2008

Following years of protest, the Church of England has agreed to consecrate female bishops. The church was careful to appease more conservative members of the church with a compromise, though female bishops will retain the same authority as their male counterpa Continue Reading »

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It's Easy to Become a Minister

December 22nd, 2008

From the Bowling Green College News:"It literally took every bit of 15 seconds, if you're a fast typer," would recommend the process to anyone.- BG News Continue Reading »

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Atheist Denied by the City of Sin

December 16th, 2008

In the Clark County, Nevada, Michael Jacobson filed to obtain a wedding officiant permit earlier this year, however his beliefs were not acknowledged by the county. As a "lifelong atheist," Jacobson has never been a member of any church or congregation, and La Continue Reading »

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Russain Orthodox Church Leader Dies

December 5th, 2008

At the age of 79, Patriarch Alexiy II, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, has passed away. Alexiy II became the head of the church in 1990, during which time he oversaw the fall of communism and rise of the Orthodox faith in the Russian Nation.The Russian Continue Reading »

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Remembrances

December 4th, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the tragedy in Mumbai. There is nothing more painful to see than acts of violence carried out in the name of religion.We are all children of the same universe.Remembering the event. Continue Reading »

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Conference Addresses Spirituality in China

November 26th, 2008

Baylor University, a Baptist University in Texas, recently held a seminar about Spirituality in China. The event, entitled "Chinese Spirituality and Society: A Symposium on the Social Scientific Study of Religion" was a breakthrough in spiritual relations betw Continue Reading »

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Proposition 8 and the Mormon Church

November 13th, 2008

Now more than a week after the November 4th election, California's Proposition 8, which was passed by voters, is continuing to draw public controversy. Proposition 8, which has banned same-sex marriages in the State of California is now being protested through Continue Reading »

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Are Monuments Free Speech?

November 11th, 2008

The U.S. Supreme court will soon be hearing arguments in a case that started in Pleasant Grove City, Utah. The issue in question is whether or not a local religious group, the Summum, can donate a statue to have placed in a public park. There is currently anot Continue Reading »

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