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'Today' Host Hoda Kotb Officiates Zoom Wedding

April 27th, 2020

Universal Life Church minister and host of the Today show Hoda Kotb recently officiated a wedding via videoconference for a couple whose big day was canceled due to coronavirus shutdowns. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 6 Comments »

Zoom Weddings Declared Legal in New York

April 21st, 2020

The state of New York announced that weddings can now legally take place via live stream over the internet, a lifeline for couples struggling to figure out what to do amid coronavirus quarantine measures. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 3 Comments »

ULC Minister's Social Distancing Wedding Goes Viral

March 31st, 2020

A social distancing wedding on an NYC sidewalk has gone viral. The minister, ordained by the Universal Life Church, officiated from the fourth story window and the witnesses and guests looking on from a safe distance. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 3 Comments »

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Officiates Wedding for Seattle Couple

June 4th, 2019

According to reports, Jonathan Van Ness got his ordination through the ULC in order to help couples legally tie the knot. One Seattle couple was lucky enough to call JVN their wedding officiant. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Celebrity Ministers | 1 Comment »

America's Fastest Growing Religion: "None"

November 21st, 2018

Watch out, organized religion! A new faith demographic is taking America by storm. But it’s not their holiness that’s attracting so much attention – it’s their unholiness. A recent Pew Research poll found that 36 percent of younger adults now identify as either atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 27 Comments »

Religious Freedom Legislation: Admirable or Ignorant?

March 16th, 2016

The debate surrounding the scope of religious freedom has become increasingly contentious over the past year. With the legalization of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, it’s a topic that has received national attention as individual states have introdu Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 99 Comments »

Tongue Tied? Try the Wedding Ceremony Script Generator

September 30th, 2015

So you’ve been asked to perform a wedding. There’s a lot to consider to make sure everything works out, and you may be a little nervous. You’ve checked with the office that is issuing the marriage license to see if you need to register with documentation Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 2 Comments »

6 Ways to Advertise Your Wedding Officiant Services

August 27th, 2015

Many of you have been ordained by the Universal Life Church in order to officiate a wedding for a friend or family member. We receive emails and calls from ministers every day not only curious about how to perform a wedding, but how to advertise your services Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 36 Comments »

The Pushback to Marriage Equality

July 31st, 2015

Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, there has been pushback among conservatives. Some are claiming that the decision, which legally codifies that religious beliefs cannot be used to systematically oppress people, is oppressive. Fox New Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

Supreme Court Rules on Gay Marriage

June 26th, 2015

This post was last updated on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 to reflect continued events and challenges in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision. The conservative Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of marriage equality, bringing it to all 50 states! This w Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 157 Comments »