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Ohio Ordination Training
https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/ohio · State Ordination Training | Getting ordained in Ohio is more possible today than ever before! The title of “minister” was once reserved only for those with the resources to pursue it through time-consuming, costly (and sometimes judgmental) avenues. But those days are no longer....
Texas Ordination Training
https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/texas · State Ordination Training | Getting ordained in Texas has never been easier! The title of “minister” was once reserved only for those with the resources to pursue it through time-consuming, costly (and sometimes judgmental) avenues. But those days are no longer. The Universal Life...
Greed
https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/greed · Sermon | If you have wealth you will face unique temptations that poor people do not. Give thanks for the blessings given to you, and ask God to help you remember that treasure in Heaven is more important than treasure on Earth....
Diligence
https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/diligence · Sermon | Diligence refers to careful and persistent work or effort. Diligence is the virtue of hard work, and is indicative of a belief that work in itself is good. How do the world's major faiths look at diligence? "He who labors...
Patience
https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/patience · Sermon | "A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else.” -George Savile. Patience is the ability to preserve and endure in the face of delay, provocation, and difficult circumstances. "A man who is a master of patience...
Ordination Training | Historical Ordination vs Present Time
https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/historical-ordination-vs-present-time-ordination · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, so goes a popular saying. While Christianity is still the world's largest religion, Islam is not far behind. In fact the three faiths; Christianity, Judaism and Islam are...
Universal Life Church Monastery
https://www.themonastery.org/terms · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Our church changes constantly, so we may amend these Terms from time to time - and you agree to all amendments. These Terms were last revised on January 12, 2015. If these Terms are changed, we will...
In the News
https://www.themonastery.org/press/year/2016 · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church A man from Centralia, Washington has performed more than 1,000 weddings since he received his ordination through the Universal Life Church in 1971. Corey Feldman married his girlfriend Courtney Anne in Las Vegas this past week, with...
Starting a Church | Your Own Church
https://www.themonastery.org/training/starting-a-church · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Starting your own church is a serious undertaking but one that offers many benefits to both body and soul. This page will offer a brief overview of the necessary legal requirements for starting a church. For more...
Wedding Training | How to Write a Wedding Ceremony Script
https://www.themonastery.org/training/weddings/how-to-write-a-wedding-ceremony-script · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Being asked to officiate a wedding is a wonderful honor! You have been trusted by the couple to make sure their wedding ceremony is a beautiful and personal celebration of their love for each other. If this...
In the News
https://www.themonastery.org/press/year/2017 · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Actress Anna Faris, who is ordained by the Universal Life Church, recently officiated the wedding of her podcast co-host and a contributor to the show. The New York Times published an announcement for a couple who was...
Conan O'Brien Gets Ordained
https://www.themonastery.org/conan-gets-ordained · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Become an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church Monastery, with video tutorial by Conan O'Brien. Conan: "Before I can Marry Scott and David, I must first become a minister. Now, there was a time when becoming...
Natural Law
https://www.themonastery.org/guide-to-divinity/natural-law · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Natural Law is the concept that life forms have a certain function and purpose. When beings live according to their scientifically evident purpose then nature generates benefit; when life is artificially forced into non-functional, illogical roles then...
Starting a Church | Your Congregation
https://www.themonastery.org/training/starting-a-church/how-to-start-a-congregation · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church As with any group, having a Board of Directors group set up for your congregation is necessary to ensure that the right practices are in place at all times. As a duly ordained minister or pastor of...
Training Additional Information | Universal Life Church
https://www.themonastery.org/training/additional-info · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church If you have questions or concerns you can always email or call the church at (206) 285-1086 As you learn your new profession and become skilled in its procedures and ceremonies you will gain an inner strength...
