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May 06

What Happened to Fran Drescher - What's She Doing Now in 2016

Remember Fran Drescher from The Nanny? She may not be in the public eye as much any more, but she's still quite active, and has even become an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church Monastery.

Source: Gazette Review

May 01

Elizabeth Chan, Brian Knabenshue

A wedding announcement in the New York Times features a couple who had their wedding performed at a California ranch by an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.

Source: The New York Times

Apr 16

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gamble Breaux officiates gay commitment ceremony at Australia's first Diversity Expo

Gamble Breaux of the Real Housewives of Melbourne headlined the Melbourne Diversity Expo when she officiated a commitment ceremony between a same-sex couple. Breaux was ordained through the Universal Life Church.

Source: DailyMail

Apr 14

Real Housewives of Melbourne Star to 'Marry' Same-Sex Couple

Gamble Breaux, who shot to fame on Real Housewives of Melbourne, will be the officiant for a same-sex couple at Melbourne’s Diversity Expo. Breaux was ordained as minister through the Universal Life Church to be able to perform the ceremony.

Source: Star Observer

Mar 18

Local Wedding Officiant Crafts Ceremonies 'Everyone Will Remember'

Joe Mangino, an ordained non-denominational minister through the Universal Life Church, has given couples throughout the Stafford Township, New Jersey area the ability to plan the wedding of their dreams. He's performed around 100 weddings since 2009.

Source: The SandPaper

Feb 17

Went to the symphony and a wedding broke out

A French farce featuring a wedding party being photographed on the Eiffel Tower became the site of an actual wedding. The bride and groom appeared after the song 'Marche nuptial,' and were married by an ordained minister of the ULCM.

Source: Cincinnati.com

Feb 14

Is Tanner & Jade’s Marriage Legal? A ‘Bachelor’ TV Wedding Can Still Be The Real Deal

Some people have alleged the Bachelor in Paradise couple's marriage is not exactly legally binding. However, Chris Harrison, the host of The Bachelor, is legally ordained by the Universal Life Church Monastery!

Source: Bustle

Feb 14

Valentine's Day: Dozens of couples marry at Loveland Ski Area’s Mountaintop Matrimony

Approximately 100 couples showed up to the Loveland Ski Area to tie the knot on Valentine's Day. Performing the ceremonies was Rev. Harry Heilman of Universal Life Church, who has long been minister of the Mountaintop Matrimony ceremonies.

Source: Brush News-Tribune

Feb 13

Whatever Happened To Mass Weddings?

Once upon a time there was a Valentine’s Day tradition in Rochester to have hundreds of weddings at once, all sponsored by WCMF 96.5 FM. While the tradition has since faded away, one of the people enjoyed the experience so much that he has since been ordained as a minister by Universal Life Church.

Source: Democrat & Chronicle

Feb 11

Non-traditional marriage is becoming more traditional

A recent study published by the Pew Research Center shows millennials are moving away from traditional wedding ceremonies. Now, many people are opting for nonreligious ceremonies performed by friends ordained through sources like Universal Life Church.

Source: Local News 8

Jan 17

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Gets Married… by Lance Bass!

Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler recently tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Cutter Dykstra. Rather than opting for a traditional minister, the couple asked friend and singer Lance Bass, who is ordained through ULCM, to perform the ceremony.

Source: Extra

Jan 02

Engagement season panic sets in: Before you plan a big expensive traditional wedding, read this

Many recently engaged couples feel the pressure to have a traditional, religious ceremony. But if that’s not your thing, there are plenty of options. The author of this article talks about the personal touches he and his wife used in their wedding, including a ULC-ordained minister.

Source: Salon

Dec 28

Divine Love of Pets Inspires Chaplain

Matty Guiliano has a passion for animals that has deepened his own spirituality. After his beloved pet succumbed to cancer, he became an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church to become a chaplain for his county's chapter of the SPCA.

Source: app

Nov 09

Comedian Rob Little wants to marry you (but no exorcisms, please)

Comedian Rob Little recently became an ordained minister by the Universal Life Church, and was pleasantly surprised at how simple the process was. Now, he’s having fun performing weddings for friends and fans, and will be creating a television show based on his experiences.

Source: City Pages

Nov 04

Carrie Brownstein, Amy Poehler Conduct Spontaneous Marriage Ceremony During Book Reading Event

Two dedicated fans of Carrie Brownstein and Amy Poehler surprised the pair at a book reading event in Pasadena. The couple requested an impromptu wedding ceremony from the pair, who knew Brownstein was an ordained minister through Universal Life Church. Brownstein and Poehler agreed, and it went viral!

Source: Us Weekly Newsletter

Nov 03

More millennials choosing pals over priests when tying the knot

As young people around the world turn away from traditional religion, they are flocking to organizations like the ULC, which allows them to take charge of their own spiritual life. Religion isn't dying, it's getting better!

Source: CBS News

Oct 10

Kevin Smith Presided Over a New York Comic Con Wedding On Top Of A Tour Bus Today

Director Kevin Smith, famous for his "geek" movies, has performed weddings as a ULC Minister in the past. One weekend in NYC, he performed one for fans on top of a tour bus as it cruised through the streets.

Source: ComicBook

Oct 02

Monmouth SPCA to hold 'Blessing of the Animals'

Ordained Ministers find their calling in all sorts of corners of the globe. One ULC minister has found a more... unique niche: he's become a chaplain for an animal shelter, catering to the spiritual needs of cats and dogs!