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Washington Ordination Training

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/washington · State Ordination Training | Getting ordained in Washington has never been easier! The title of “minister” was once set aside only for those with the resources to pursue it through time-consuming, costly (and often discriminatory) avenues. But those days are no longer. The ULC...

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....

California Ordination Training

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/california · State Ordination Training | Becoming ordained in California has never been easier! The “minister” title was once reserved only for those with the resources to pursue it through time-consuming, costly courses. But those days are no more. The Universal Life Church Ministries has knocked...

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...

R.I.P. Separation of Church and State: We're Headed for Christian Theocracy

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/rip-separation-of-church-and-state-were-headed-for-christian-theocracy · Sermon | In a guest sermon, a ULC Minister makes the argument that the recent Supreme Court rulings, including the Roe v Wade rollback and the Christian football coach ruling, are paving the way for Christian theocracy. Do these two things belong...

The Real Sin of Sodom and Gomorrah Wasn't Homosexuality

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/the-real-sin-of-sodom-and-gomorrah-wasnt-homosexuality · Sermon | Was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah homosexuality? One ULC guest minister makes the case that the reason God destroyed these ancient cities was not for rampant homosexuality, but rather, rampant inhospitality. Modern Christians often interpret the sin of Sodom...

The Greater Meaning of Manna, Bread, and Fish

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/the-greater-meaning-of-manna-bread-and-fish · Sermon | In the Bible, manna, bread, and fish were given freely by Jesus, sustenance in a barren time. ULC guest writer Karl J Bernhardt argues we are in need of similar nourishment today, but for our spirits and societal change. As...

Cultural Sites Should Be Off Limits in Wartime

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/cultural-sites-should-be-off-limits-in-wartime · Sermon | An attack on even one cultural site is really an attack on the totality of human history, argues a guest writer on the ULC blog following President Trump's threat to target Iranian cultural sites.  Iran is home to thousands of...

The Crisis at the Border: ULC Ministers Debate

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/the-crisis-at-the-border-ulc-ministers-debate · Sermon | The treatment of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Trump Administration's treatment of them is spurring discussion across the country. Two ULC ministers recently weighed in on the issue. The situation at the U.S. border with Mexico has caused...

The Great Gun Control Debate: Ministers Weigh In

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/the-gun-control-debate-ministers-weigh-in · Sermon | In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, news headlines have been dominated by a single topic: gun control. This is obviously an important subject, and one we feel is worthy of a community discussion.  In the wake...

Should We Be Raising Religious Kids?

https://www.themonastery.org/training/sermons/should-we-be-raising-religious-kids · Sermon | While the numbers of people actively attending religious services (particularly in the West) is declining it is impossible to deny that Faith is still one of the most powerful forces out there. The vast majority of Earth's population claims at...

How to Get Ordained in Texas | ULC

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/texas · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church 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....

How to Get Ordained in Washington | ULC

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/washington · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church Getting ordained in Washington has never been easier! The title of “minister” was once set aside only for those with the resources to pursue it through time-consuming, costly (and often discriminatory) avenues. But those days are no...

How to Get Ordained in Pennsylvania | ULC

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/pennsylvania · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church The process to get ordained in Pennsylvania has perhaps 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...

How to Get Ordained in Ohio | ULC

https://www.themonastery.org/training/ordination/ohio · Universal Life Church | Universal Life Church 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...