Be a Minister Blog - Page #20

How To Host a Cookie Exchange

Whether it be for Christmas, your birthday, or any other religious or special occasion,  baking cookies is never a bad idea! For first timers, it can be dicey. See how ULC experts put together their own cookie exchange!

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Your Quick Guide to Budget-Friendly Wedding Flowers

Believe it or not, flowers can be one of the most expensive decorations when it comes to a wedding. From high end flowers to basic, it will still cost a boatload. See this helpful ULC article for budget friendly flowers!

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The Church's Role in Response to Violence

Violence plagues many communities. In fact, many people seek the comfort of churches and religon when either plagued by gun violence or trying to escape violence on the streets. The church can play a big role, see how.

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Ideas for a Non-Religious Funeral

One of the benefits of being ordained through the ULC Ministries is that we are a non-denominational church, meaning as a ULC minister you can do a funeral for any religion, and this blog provides training as well.

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An Exploration of Salt Covenant Weddings

As a ULC Minister, you can do a wide variety of ceremonies. Salt Covenant Weddings are included. Haven't heard of a Salt Covenant Wedding? Then you're in luck! ULC Ministers break it down in this ULC blog.

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How To Overcome Being Overcommitted

Some of us under-commit, and on the otherside some people overcommit. Comitting to too many ceremonies/jobs can cause great stress in your life. See how fellow ULC minister overcome being overcomitted!

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How To Alleviate Social Media Stress

Social media is all around us- even if you don't frequently use it, you still will hear about it. All that information can be stressful, and as a minister you have a unique position to help manage social media stress.

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The Benefits of a Community Garden

Community Garden's aren't a new thing, but they have gone by the way-side in recent times. A great activity for all ages that's outside, starting a community garden can be more than just about the food!

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Wedding Aesthetics That Couples Can’t Get Enough of in 2021

Finding the perfect decor and vibe for your wedding is important. Most people have an idea but how do you get that into reality? Check out these popular wedding aesthetics in this latest ULC blog! You might be surprised.

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Help! I’ve Been Invited to a Baptism and I Don’t Know What To Do!

As an ULC minister, you can do more than just perform marriages! Baptisms are another common ceremony ULC ministers are asked to do. But what if you've never done one? Check out this ULC blog to get started!

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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."