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Apr 11, 2025
Online ordination offers a fast, accessible path to ministry, meeting demand for non-traditional ceremonies and promoting inclusivity, while sparking debate over its impact on traditional religious training and roles.
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Mar 28, 2025
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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Mar 07, 2025
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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Mar 06, 2025
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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Feb 28, 2025
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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Feb 07, 2025
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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Dec 24, 2024
Baptism symbolizes spiritual rebirth and entry into Christianity, while christening highlights naming within baptism. Both rites celebrate faith, community, and love, varying by tradition and personal preference.
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Dec 19, 2024
In this ULC article, expert ministers weigh in on kids joing the party on your big day! The fun, the drawbacks, what could and might or will happen, and everything in between and what to expect all in this juicy read!
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Oct 12, 2024
Baptism is a Christian sacrament symbolizing purification and acceptance into the faith community. Practices vary by denomination, with questions on infant vs. adult baptism, godparents, and whether rebaptism is allowed.
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Sep 12, 2024
Traditional African religions encompass diverse spiritual systems deeply rooted in the customs and philosophies of various African communities. Central to these beliefs are polytheism, and many more interesting ideas!
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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."