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.

Critique of Religion in the Classroom?

May 11th, 2009

In Capistrano Valley, California a high school student recently won a law suit filed against a history teacher who they said made remarks critical of Christianity in the classroom. Continue Reading »

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A Minister for the Community

May 8th, 2009

Rev. Mike Marcinkowski of Pella, Iowa has decided to step down from his volunteer assistant coaching position for the Central College’s track and field team after marrying two of his student athletes to one another. Continue Reading »

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Iowa ULC Marriage

April 30th, 2009

Today, we celebrate the union of, Tearese Bomar and Shamera Page in Scott County, Iowa. The wedding was officiated by ULC minister, Rev. Mary Patricia Bay. Continue Reading »

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Br. Chapin's Message to ULC Christians

April 29th, 2009

An important note from Chaplain Brother Martin to our Christian friends and ministers in regard to the Universal Life Church Monastery's legal defense campaign. Continue Reading »

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Judge Makes Way for ULC Ministers in Iowa

April 24th, 2009

On April 3rd, the Iowa State Supreme Court upheld the ruling of a lower court, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. And in protest, a judge decided to stop performing weddings altogether. Continue Reading »

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ULC Marriage

April 22nd, 2009

On Saturday April 18th, Alison Elizabeth Geraghty and Andrew William Bethke were wed on Captiva Island, Florida. The wedding was officiated by ULC minister, Rev. Robert D. Mitchell. Continue Reading »

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Thanks for the Support!

April 17th, 2009

The Box Turtle Bulletin, a blog covering news associated with anti-gay rhetoric, has taken notice of our same-sex marriage defense campaign. You can read our press release here.For the most part, the ULC has been non-political, entering into the fray only when Continue Reading »

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Ready to Wed at Burning Man?

April 13th, 2009

Do you consider yourself a Burner? Burning Man, the annual spiritual-experience/art festival, takes place at the end of every summer, and many couples tie the knot there in a Burning Man wedding. Continue Reading »

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Episcopal Priest Defrocked for Practicing Islam

April 3rd, 2009

Reverend Ann Holmes Redding of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington was defrocked on April 2nd, 2009 for her Islamic beliefs, despite being a priest with the Episcopal Church for 25 years. Continue Reading »

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Weary Congregation Worships Despite Flood Conditions

March 30th, 2009

In Fargo, North Dakota, a local Ramada Inn opened its doors to churches on Sunday, allowing the ministers and congregants to worship in their conference center after a flood destroyed many of the local churches. Continue Reading »

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