ULC - IN THE NEWS - 2021
The Mystery Text That Sparked a Romance
A relationship that began on Scruff in 2017 progressed to marriage in a pandemic with a ceremony conducted by one the grooms' father, who was ordained by the Universal Life Church.
Source: The New York Times
Making Waves: eTown Celebrates Its Thirtieth Anniversary
The nonprofit eTown celebrated its 30th anniversary. The husband and wife duo behind it have had numerous adventures over the years, including Nick becoming a ULC-ordained minister.
Source: Westword
He Stepped Into the Lion's Den and Left a Little Annoyed
The New York Times profiles a couple who was married in a ceremony they had to push back due to COVID, performed by a ULC-ordained minister.
Source: The New York Times
Northern Illinois Reiki Teacher Uses Art To Heal Others
Tricia Alexander, a ULCM-ordained minister, uses the arts for healing and now practices as an independent minister in the Performing and Healing Arts.
Source: Northern Public Radio
Romantic Comedy: Non-traditional officiants add humor and fun to modern New Orleans weddings
Non-traditional officiants, including those ordained through the Universal Life Church, are becoming more popular in New Orleans weddings for locals and visitors alike.
Source: nola.com
Two Filmmakers Write Their Own Love Story
The New York Times profiles a pair of filmmakers who were married in a small ceremony officiated by the groom's sister, a Universal Life Church minister.
Source: The New York Times
Bette Midler shares pic from her 1984 wedding that had been lost for decades
Bette Midler shares an old photo of her wedding, and opens up about her daughter's intimate wedding which was officiated by a ULC minister.
Source: TODAY
Bucks County Won't Let Online Ordained Minister Marry Couples, So The Church Is Suing
Bucks County, PA tells ULC ministers they cannot legally officiate weddings, The Bucks County Courier Times covers the lawsuit the Church filed in response.
Source: phillyburbs.com
Sweet Hearts by Little Sister Creative Bringing Micro Weddings to Brooklyn
A wedding designer was influenced by her experience as a Universal Life Church-ordained minister to develop 'micro weddings' in Brooklyn.
Source: Greenpointers
I Now Pronounce You...
Richmond Magazine provides some helpful tips for getting certified to officiate a loved one's wedding, and includes a recommendation for the Universal Life Church.
Source: Richmond magazine
This Couple Had a Hurried Ceremony — and Then Brain Surgery
After learning he had a tumor, a man called his long-time partner to ask her if she wanted to have a wedding... now. The wedding was performed by a Universal Life Church minister in front of medical staff.
Source: The New York Times
