According to academics, people actively practice more than 4,000 religions and denominations around the world. Of all these belief systems, however, few are as old as Hinduism, which is often regarded as a synthesis of different cultural beliefs from across In…
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This is the Arabic script for the prophet Muhammad, whose birth is celebrated with carnavals and charity
For an interfaith minister to be ordained in the Universal Life Church, they must be knowledgeable in the religious holidays and cultures held by many different…
This is a traditional celebration in Ethiopia of the baptism of Jesus
Interfaith ministers who have made the decision to be ordained in the Universal Life Church share a reverence for all religious traditions and holidays. An observance of Epiphany is an event comm…
Blessings can be words, a mindset, or talents. Be sure you tend to your own growth, as that will also assist in your help with others' growth
To be ordained in the Universal Life Church is to take the responsibility of one who can be looked to in times of troub…
It is easy to forget living in the West that New Year’s does not happen at the same time for everyone. Different cultures and religions celebrate the New Year on different dates than January 1. Interfaith ministers of the Universal Life Church can better serv…
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Twinkling lights and candles make Hanukkah celebrations beautiful sights to behold
Hanukkah presents a fantastic opportunity for an interfaith minister to integrate themes of hope and steadfast faith into the studies they share with their congregation. One need not…
Meditation can be a healthy way to reflect on life and personal goals, as well as relieve stress
December is a month of holidays. Christmas, Chanukah, Ramadan and Kwanzaa all populate the month of December. However, another holiday that few understand also calls De…
Each of these four candles symbolizes an aspect of Advent, with the final white candle added at the end to represent Jesus Christ
Advent is the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and encompasses the four Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of preparati…
The fasting lasts until Christmas, when East-Orthodox Christians celebrate with a feast
The East-Orthodox Fast of the Nativity, sometimes called the Phillipian Fast, focuses on preparing the body, mind and spirit for the birth of Christ. The fast begins on November…
The Islamic New Year, commonly referred to as Al-Hijra or Muharram is a great time for an interfaith minister to share the enriching traditions of this annual observance with church members.
The emergence the new moon ushers in the Islamic New Year. The Universal L…