Day of the Dead
Halloween may be the biggest holiday in the fall, but Day of the Dead is important to Hispanics, which account for 17 percent of the population in the United States. In Mexico, it is a public holiday, but here in the United States, it’s taken a ba…
The Spiritual Influence of Oprah
Oprah Winfrey has been one of the most prominent figures in television for over 25 years. Her TV shows have educated, motivated and inspired millions of viewers. Anything she endorses or disavows, from books to food to politicians (i.e. Barack Obama) typically dram…
Read MoreThe Complicated Path of Interfaith Couples
Interfaith couples must choose their path carefully
The number of people who choose to marry someone with a different religious background has steadily increased over the years. Only 20 percent of weddings in the United States were between interfaith couples prior …
Popular Religious Apps
There is an app for just about everything these days and that includes ones for people who want some religion on their phones or tablets. Whether you are Christian, Jewish, Mormon or Buddhist there is an app for you.
The Bible
The Bible, created by YouVersi…
Interfaith Minister Training: Sacred Thread
Raksha Bandan, meaning “Knot (or Bond) of Protection,” is one of Hinduism’s most important festivals. It honors the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on Shravana Poornima, the day of the full moon, during the Hindu month of Shravana,…
Read MoreThe Rites of Spring
With the coming of spring to the northern hemisphere, many people in the western Judeo-Christian culture look forward to the celebration of Easter. However, many cultures have time-honored celebrations and traditions that welcome the lengthening days and the hope o…
Read MoreInterfaith Minister Training: HumanLight
In a month surrounded by families and traditional churches celebrating the light of their many faiths, it is easy to get lost among the many messages. This is why the Universal Life Church is spreading the message of our late December celebration of Humanity. We ac…
Read MoreDenominations: Nativity Fast and Advent
December is the month when Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Christ, one of the most holy events of the Christian year. Different denominations of Christianity prepare for Christmas in different ways. The two most celebrated pre-Christmas traditions are t…
Read MoreMinister Training: Perform a Funeral
Being asked to perform a funeral is an honor and a challenge, but something that is likely to happen if you chose to get ordained in the Universal Life Church. The time immediately after a death is one of the most emotionally-charged times a family or community wil…
Read MoreA Different Interfaith Approach: Baha’i
Some would consider the Baha’i religion to be somewhat interfaith in nature. This does not at all mean it shares the same approach as the Universal Life Church or the church of Unitarian Universalism.
Born and developed in Iran and mostly confined to Persia a…