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Universal Life Church Ministries Announces 'Universal Day'

August 24th, 2020

Universal Life Church Ministries is proud to announce a brand new holiday, Universal Day. This November 3rd, join us in celebrating the universal connection that binds us all in our quest to "do that which is right." Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 59 Comments »

Mystery Group Buys "Weeping Virgin Mary" Icon For $2.5 Million

September 13th, 2019

One of the stranger clarifications we've ever had to publish: no, we did NOT spend $2.5 million on a Virgin Mary art installation. Someone did, however. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 7 Comments »

What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions?

January 4th, 2017

The crazy year of 2016 has finally come to a close, leaving many of us breathing a sigh of relief. As we look back on the past 12 months, there were plenty of reasons to feel disillusioned. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized | 52 Comments »

Why the Universal Life Church Must Speak Up

January 5th, 2016

We love a lot of things about operating the Universal Life Church on your behalf, but our favorite part is running the blog and sermon sections of our website. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 67 Comments »

Many Benefits of Attending Church

November 25th, 2015

Attending church is often central to the spiritual lives of the religious. However, many people who consider themselves religious do not spend nearly as much time in church as they used to in years past. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 9 Comments »

The Rise of the Non-Denominational Church

October 15th, 2015

In recent years, non-denominational churches have been on the rise in America. Instead of the majority of believers associating with a specific denomination such as Baptist or Catholic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 123 Comments »

6 Ways to Advertise Your Wedding Officiant Services

August 27th, 2015

Many of you have been ordained by the Universal Life Church to officiate a wedding for a friend or family member, but what if you'd like to advertise your services to others? Here are some tips we've put together. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 36 Comments »

Woman Banned From Church for Not Tithing

August 25th, 2015

You may have heard in the news recently about a woman named Josephine King who has been banned from her church because she was not tithing regularly. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 265 Comments »

Undermining Traditional Marriage

May 5th, 2015

Is same-sex marriage part of a redefinition of an age old institution? That’s an easy one: yes. Gays and their allies should just give up trying to combat that charge. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 543 Comments »

Interfaith Ministry: Are We Up to the Task?

January 27th, 2015

This article was submitted by guest blogger R.D. Pickett, author and ULCM Pastor. Interfaith ministry, are we up to the task? This is an easy question, right? Not really. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 41 Comments »