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.
June 22nd, 2009
June 21, 2009 - This year Summer Solstice brought together more than 35,000 Pagans, partiers, tourists and curious event goers to one of Earth’s most prehistoric monuments for the annual Summer Solstice; a mid point of summer and the longest day of the year.
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June 15th, 2009
A controversial St. Petersburg city ordinance which requires all "phrenologists, astrologers, palm-readers, soothsayers, fortune-tellers, character readers, spirit mediums, absent treatment healers, or any occupation of similar nature" to be fingerprinted, pay
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June 11th, 2009
"It's Vegas -- the New York way."It is a pop-up wedding shop hosted by 303Grand; a unique Brooklyn, New York retail space that caters to artists and organizations wishing to create a pop-up store or experience with "minimal time or budget commitment."The reta
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June 5th, 2009
In San Diego, California, a couple that hosted weekly bible study sessions was notified by their local authorities that they would need to obtain proper land use permits prior to continuing their group worship. With no prior notice, the couple, David and Mary
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June 3rd, 2009
by Dan Klein, Robert Baedeker, John Reichmuth and James ReichmuthJane Resnick and Paul Merrill were married yesterday at the Los Palos Community Center. A friend of the couple's, Universal Life Church Minister Tim Hoddle, performed the civil ceremony.Ms. Resni
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June 1st, 2009
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a theater group (1812 Productions) is hosting a new production entitled Let’s Pretend We’re Married. Staring two renowned Philadelphia comedians, Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs, the show promises a hilarious look at marr
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May 29th, 2009
An interesting case in Arizona has determined that in a divorce, one parent can make the decision to send children to a religious school. Plaintiff Gerald Romine argued that it was unfair for his children to be subjected to the religious education of their mot
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May 22nd, 2009
Bill Moeller of Lewis County, Washington has officiated hundreds of weddings in his 30+ years as a minister of the Universal Life Church. In a recent article Moeller tells all about his experiences.One highlight:the bride’s mother and three other women showe
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May 18th, 2009
By: Br. Daniel Chapin, ULC Monastery Vice-PresidentSince 1977, the Universal Life Church Monastery has sought to empower both visitors and current colleagues alike with opportunities to legally engage in and oversee the ministries of their choosing. We have do
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