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In Defense of Pride: A Biblical Response

June 23rd, 2023

A ULC minister writes in defense of Pride, offering a direct response to a previous guest sermon which critiqued the LGBTQ celebration as unbiblical and immoral. Continue Reading »

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A Protestant Discovers Transubstantiation

March 30th, 2023

A ULC minister explains their discovery of transubstantiation, the belief that during the Holy Communion, the bread and wine are transformed into the physical body and blood of Jesus Christ before consumption. Continue Reading »

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A Sermon Based on "Jesus our Shepherd and our Guide"

February 16th, 2023

This guest sermon from ULC Minister Rev. Harry James Tomkinson explores the various times in the Bible when Jesus explains to his disciples how a good shepherd looks after his flock. Continue Reading »

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Creation & The Serpent Power

July 22nd, 2022

Often portrayed as cunning and nefarious creatures, serpents appear in myths and fables around the world. In this guest sermon, a ULC minister takes a look at the link between serpents, creation, and destiny. Continue Reading »

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

June 29th, 2022

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. Continue Reading »

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The Summer Solstice: In The Field of Time & Light

June 21st, 2022

Since the beginning of time cultures have worshipped the sun. This summer solstice, a guest minister of the Universal Life Church guides us through the symbolic and literal power the sun has for us all. Continue Reading »

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Depp Fans: Stop Worshiping False Idols

May 20th, 2022

In a guest sermon, one Universal Life Church Minister argues that the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial is proof we worship celebrities, and argue America's slipped into a dangerous form of idolatry. Continue Reading »

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I Did Something Shocking Today (And I'll Probably Do it Again)

April 5th, 2022

In this guest sermon, a Universal Life Church minister - who identifies as agnostic - talks about how praying helps him through hard times, as well as helping him identify what is truly important to him in life. Continue Reading »

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A Minister's Perspective on Nature-Based Faith

January 25th, 2022

Nature-based faith is a term used to describe beliefs that revolve around the environment. Those who value nature for all it is seek not to harness its power and bounty, but to sustain its worth and beauty. Continue Reading »

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Who is Santa Claus? The History of Christmas Explained

December 15th, 2021

With just a week until Christmas and all his Christmas shopping finally done, one ULC minister thought it would be appropriate to look into just why exactly we have so many mysterious rituals this time of the year. Continue Reading »

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The True Origin Story of Hanukkah

November 29th, 2021

The celebration of Hanukkah, especially in the United States, has a lot to do with Christmas, argues a guest writer. How exactly the "Americanization" of Hanukkah happened is up for debate, however. Continue Reading »

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It's Past Time We Stop Disrespecting Service Workers

December 17th, 2020

Despite the safety requirements set in place by state leaders, many anti-maskers just can't seem to find it in their hearts to respect service workers by following the rules. One recent incident was caught on camera. Continue Reading »

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Cultural Sites Should Be Off Limits in Wartime

January 8th, 2020

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. Continue Reading »

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Why Universal Life Church Ordination Represents Religious Freedom

January 11th, 2019

Membership in the Universal Life Church represents the invaluable right to freedom of religion, and we must defend this right when challenged by traditional bodies who view the ULC as illegitimate. Continue Reading »

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Religion in America is Dying Out - And Good Riddance

May 17th, 2018

Religion in America is dying. It's about time, after being wielded as a weapon to enslave Africans, displace Native Americans, subjugate women, suppress LGBTQ communities and shelter abusers of women and children. Continue Reading »

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America, We Need To Talk

February 20th, 2018

Since the presidential election, things have come out into the open that would otherwise be left hidden in a deep dark closet. These nasty ideas have been given oxygen, and the consequences have been brutal. Continue Reading »

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Porn Could Be Changing Christian Views on Abortion

December 28th, 2017

Has your husband, father, or perhaps even your pastor experienced a surprising change of mind toward abortion? If so, you may want to take a peek in his browsing history. Continue Reading »

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Why Can't We Admit That Religion Encourages Violence?

November 7th, 2017

Does religion, by nature, breed violent believers? Muslims carry out violent attacks in the hopes of furthering a bloody Islamic crusade. Christians commit acts of violence against nonbelievers. Continue Reading »

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By the Grace and Glory of God

June 29th, 2016

In the wake of numerous shocking tragedies like the shooting at Pulse Nightclub, one ULC minister wonders, 'where is the love and appreciation of the diversity of humanity?' Continue Reading »

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The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.