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Real-Life “Kramer” Performs a Wedding

November 4th, 2013

You may remember Kenny Kramer, the real-life inspiration behind Seinfeld character Kosmo Kramer who decided to get ordained online and become a minister in the Universal Life Church. The quirky comedian, who leads tours of real New York locations featured in t Continue Reading »

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Diwali 2013

October 31st, 2013

Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November in the Gregorian calendar. For Hindus it marks the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to the kingdom of Ayodhya after the defeat of the demon king Ravana. Continue Reading »

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Samhain: Ancient Pagan Roots of Halloween

October 28th, 2013

The modern-day phenomenon of Halloween is famous for trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and monsters, but its origins lie in one of the most important dates of the Celtic year—Samhain. Continue Reading »

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ULC Minister Hosts Tour of “Haunted” Hotel

October 18th, 2013

Universal Life Church ministers are infamous for their quirky, eccentric personalities and their innovative approach when they perform a wedding, funeral, or other minister rites. Continue Reading »

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Evangelist Billy Graham Blasts “Trendy Religion”

October 10th, 2013

Do religious trends pander to self-centered desires? Evangelist Billy Graham suggests they do in his new book, The Reason for My Hope: Salvation, which is due for release on 15 October. In it, he criticizes churches for compromising the integrity of Biblical d Continue Reading »

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Wiccans Welcome Autumn with Mabon Festivities

September 19th, 2013

As autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere, a strange change takes place in the atmosphere, with a slight nip in the air, the fragrant smell of damp soil, and the crunch of new-fallen leaves underfoot. Continue Reading »

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Syria and the End Times

September 17th, 2013

One third of Americans believe the events in Syria portend the End Times, according to a recent poll. Many conservative Christian leaders are pointing to the Syrian war as evidence of Biblical prophecy. Continue Reading »

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Religious People Are Less Intelligent than Atheists, Study Suggests

September 5th, 2013

Religious people are less intelligent than atheists, if you can believe the findings of a recent study on the relationship between religion and intelligence. Continue Reading »

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Sir Ian McKellen, the Ordained

August 5th, 2013

Sir Ian McKellen is no stranger to performing. Now he will be putting these skills to good use when he performs the wedding of his long-time friend and fellow actor, Sir Patrick Stewart. Continue Reading »

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Minneapolis Mayor Kicks Off Minnesota’s First Gay Weddings with ULC Ordination

August 2nd, 2013

The mayor of Minneapolis celebrated Minnesota's same-sex marriage law by getting ordained with the Universal Life Church to officiate over forty gay weddings in an all-night wedding marathon. Continue Reading »

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