Be a Minister Blog - Page #6

Embrace Nature's Blessings With a Pagan Christening

This ULC article goes into Creating a Pagan Christening: Embracing Nature's Blessings. Incorporate elements, meaningful names, personalized rituals, and communal feasting to celebrate and impart spiritual connections.

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Tips for Delivering the Perfect Wedding Toast

Crafting a wedding speech is an honor but comes with responsibility. Start by speaking from the heart, avoid embarrassing details, show love to both parties, keep it brief (5-7 minutes), and practice beforehand.

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Hispanic Leaders of Faith Making a Difference

This ULC article celebrates the cultural richness of Hispanic Americans, honoring influential figures like Bishop Carcaño, reflecting the diverse contributions within religious leadership and community empowerment. 

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Simplify Your Wedding Guest List With Four Questions

Embarking on wedding planning post-engagement requires consideration of your guest list. Budget constraints, closeness to invitees, venues, and plus one allowances are pivotal factors for a stress-free celebration.

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Scientists Seriously Rethink the Big Bang Theory

We're probably all familiar with the Big Bang Theory, the proposed explanation for the creation of the universe. But a group of physicists and a new theory has scientists reconsidering our worldly origins.

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Does Religion Play a Part in Aging Well? Part 1

We all age, so why not do it well? Becoming older doesn't have to mean less mobility, increased health issues, and other things one might associate with getting older. Learn how to age well and see these handy ULC tips!

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Four Unusual Wedding Proposals

A wedding proposal is meant to be a big and special occasion, right? So why not think out of the box when you ask that special person to be with you forever! ULC ministers know a thing or two about unusual proposals!

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The Mourner’s Kaddish: Praising God in Grief

Kaddish is described as "sanctification" and Kaddish sanctifies God. During times of grief it's common for people of the Jewish faith to mourn in this way.  ULC ministers can learn this process with help of this article.

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Cancer Brings Newly Married Couple Closer

Madison and Zach's love story faces a formidable challenge when Zach battles lymphoma. They wed hastily amid uncertainty. Through treatments and recovery,  and they share their journey on TikTok for others to see.

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How To Make a Celebration of Life More Personal

This ULC article discusses how to cope with the challenges of losing a loved one. Somethings to remember are to consider planning a personalized celebration of life event. Reflect on their unique qualities.

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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."