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.

God Wills Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit

October 16th, 2008

In a follow-up to a story we highlighted over a year ago, a judge has thrown out a Nebraska State Senator's suit against God. A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served. The su Continue Reading »

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Verify Accuracy With Us Weekly

October 14th, 2008

There will be a new bible arriving in stores soon, and gracing it's pages will be an interesting cast of co-stars: Angelina Jolie, Bono, Martin Luther King Jr., even Ghandi. A Swedish author has compiled the new, Bible Illuminated, unique interpretation of the Continue Reading »

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The Times They Are A-Changin'

October 10th, 2008

The Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut has now overturned the previous ruling on gay marriage, stating that it infringes upon the rights of their citizens. Connecticut is now the third state to legally validate the individual's right to a same sex marri Continue Reading »

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Take Us on Faith

October 9th, 2008

On Sunday, October 19th, The First Congressional Church of Berkeley (Berkeley, CA), will be holding a celebration of same-sex marriages. This comes on the heels of a recent court decision allowing same-sex marriage in the State of California. The First Congres Continue Reading »

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Show Me the Money

October 7th, 2008

Hot on the tail of a recent split, a number of Episcopalian churches in Pittsburgh have entered into a property ownership dispute with their national archdiocese. Bishop Robert W. Duncan has led the local succession movement, and was recently removed of his na Continue Reading »

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Celebrity Wedding

October 6th, 2008

Over the weekend Howard Stern and his long time girlfriend Beth Ostrosky made the leap to marriage. The radio talk show host known for hosting porn stars married his longtime girlfriend, Beth Ostrosky, on Friday.Press described the ceremony as traditional, a s Continue Reading »

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Another Success Story

October 6th, 2008

Today we hear again from another couple that has turned to the ULC for a more personal wedding. Posted on The Wedding Bee, an online site chronicling 20 or so real brides across the world, "Mrs. Penguin" explains the legality of her marriage...Myrtle was ordai Continue Reading »

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Unwanted Children Rejoice!

October 3rd, 2008

In a unsurprising decision, the Pope chose to reaffirm the Catholic Church's opposition to contraceptive devices. Making his announcement from Vatican City, Pope Benedict XVI explained that the church supported, "natural solutions to infertility," however usin Continue Reading »

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Operation Pulpit Freedom

October 1st, 2008

Mission Accomplished? Not yet. You may remember this story from last week. On Sunday, September 28th, 33 pastors from around the country violated IRS law by speaking out in favor of John McCain from the pulpit. With the backing of conservative support group, Continue Reading »

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Witchcraft or Witchcrap?

September 30th, 2008

Buzz is swirling around the latest in the series of Sarah Palin news stories. Recently a video of Palin receiving an anti-witchcraft blessing began circulating on YouTube. In the video a Kenyan bishop calls upon Jesus to offer Palin, and her (then Gubernatoria Continue Reading »

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