Blog - Universal Life Church

Humor and Spirituality: Can They Mix?

Humor, when used thoughtfully, enhances spiritual ceremonies by fostering connection, easing tension, and celebrating life. From weddings to funerals, laughter can add warmth, making these moments more memorable.

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How Digital Innovations are Changing Funeral Traditions

Digital innovations, including ULC-certified officiants, are transforming funerals through live-streaming, virtual memorials, AI personalization, and VR experiences, making remembrance more accessible and inclusive.

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Creating Meaningful Coming-of-Age Ceremonies

ULC celebrates the journey to adulthood with meaningful ceremonies! These rituals connect generations, honor traditions, and foster belonging. Thoughtfully designed, and a young person’s place in the community.

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Just in Case: Contingency Plans You Should Have for Your Wedding

Wedding day surprises are inevitable, but smart planning keeps things running smoothly! From wardrobe mishaps to weather woes, having backup plans ensures a stress-free celebration so you can focus on joy, not glitches.

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Bring Good Fortune To Your Wedding With These Traditions

This ULC article talks about wedding luck! Want extra luck on your wedding day? Bury bourbon, fold 1,000 paper cranes, and pray for rain (seriously, it’s good luck). Or just cross your fingers and hope for the best!

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Recovering from Religious Trauma

Religious trauma stems from harmful practices, doctrines, or leaders, causing emotional and psychological distress. Healing involves acknowledgment, professional support, education, boundaries, and much more.

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Going Green in the Afterlife: Exploring Eco-Friendly Funerals

Going green doesn’t stop at life—now, even funerals are eco-friendly! From bamboo caskets to carbon-neutral ceremonies, sustainability extends beyond the grave. Who knew your final act could help save the planet?

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How To Navigate Faith in an Increasingly Secular World

This ULC goes into trying to keep your faith alive in today’s fast-moving, tech-filled world is like trying to pray while scrolling memes. Engage, question, build community—just don’t forget a digital Sabbath!

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The Rapture: A Key Concept in Christian Eschatology

The Rapture is a theological concept where believers vanish into the sky, leaving everyone else behind. Its interpretations vary, but critics argue it’s a modern invention lacking solid biblical foundation.

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Choosing the Right Funeral Officiant for Your Service

Need someone to say a few words while everyone cries? Are they ordained by ULC? Congrats, anyone can be a funeral officiant! Just pick a random relative, a priest, or even your neighbor. Prices vary—good luck!

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We remind you to get ordained if you haven't already. This is the first step in the process that will allow you to legally officiate weddings of friends and family. You can also perform baptisms, preside over funerals, offer blessings, and even absolve the sins of others.

Universal Live Church ministers com from all walks of life and spiritual traditions. Whether you identify as Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, Muslim, or even Atheist or Agnostic, we recognize and offer products needed for your ministry. Our common thread is our adherence to the Universal Life Church doctrine:

"Do only that which is right."