Denominations: Unitarian Universalism
May 10th, 2013
This is the first in a new series of interfaith minister training to introduce readers to different religious denominations. Many of our ministers are interested in attaining at least a general understanding of the differences in people’s beliefs and this … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Mahavir Jayanti
May 3rd, 2013
You may want to consider minister training and get ordained through the ULC if you are interested in a variety of spiritual traditions, and the important role these traditions play in people’s lives. Minster training through the ULC will give … Continue reading
Celebrating Spring as an Interfaith Minister
April 19th, 2013
An interfaith minister, ordained through the Universal Life Church, might be interested to learn of the different holidays celebrated throughout spring by different religions. It is a joyous time of year where each faith adds its own unique celebratory ritual. … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Passover
April 1st, 2013
Interfaith ministers recognize the significance of Biblical events and the traditions for peoples of all faiths and backgrounds. An interfaith minister must use this understanding to bring together people of different religions that may have contrasting views on certain aspects … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Night of Shiva
March 13th, 2013
Hinduism is a religion of thousands of gods, or manifestations of gods. One of the most important is Shiva, the lord of destruction. The god represents the destruction of the world, after which it is born again. Also, in a … Continue reading
Pastoral Care of the Sick
March 8th, 2013
Unfortunately, some traditional religions still cling to the last vestiges of the belief that physical illness is God’s punishment for those who have sinned, even though few religious leaders actually come out and openly express that sentiment. However, it’s still … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Nirvana Day
February 27th, 2013
To be an interfaith minister means to preach and support people in all different spiritual and religious practices. It also means you have the power to introduce important religious holidays from other cultures into the worship of your Universal Life … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Purim
February 23rd, 2013
If you have become ordained as an interfaith minister in the Universal Life Church, it is your responsibility to be at least conversant in the rituals and adherence of other faiths. One of the most important holidays on the Jewish … Continue reading
Interfaith Minister Training: Lent
February 19th, 2013
Heading into spring, people of all faiths begin to think about warm weather and summer activities. The major holiday during this time is Easter Sunday. Prior to that day of celebration is the period of Lent, which runs from Ash … Continue reading
How to Get Ordained As a Pujari
February 8th, 2013
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, following Christianity and Islam. It encompasses a very wide diversity of belief systems. Different branches of Hinduism have different takes on divinity, monotheism, worship, and rites. Hindus are generally concerned with … Continue reading
