Marriage is one of life’s biggest milestones, but many people wonder if they’re too young or too old to take that step. While there isn’t one best age to get married, thinking about how age can affect marriage may help you decide if the timing is right for y…
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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,…
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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 you a broad back…
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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 conc…
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A Louisiana district court judge is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the state’s controversial school voucher program. The program is intended to provide higher-quality education for poor and disadvantaged students from troubled public schools, bu…
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Black and White weddings are very popular in the winter months. A traditional white gown can look elegant paired with black accent peices
Nuptials can be a complicated process, but officiants at ULC are on hand to both perform a wedding and help with planning. Many…
Autumn can provide a wonderful time for a wedding, so long as the unique conditions are considered ahead of time
As a ULC wedding officiant, there is a good chance that you will be asked to perform a wedding in Autumn more than once in your career. Given that offic…
Navaratri celebrates the warrior goddess, Durga, and her defeat over a world-conquering demon
Because the Universal Life Church does not stand between its members and their beliefs, interfaith ministers for the ULC can benefit from understanding important tradition…
The attack in Libya was a sad and tragic turn of events propelled by a poorly-executed and deeply offensive anti-Muslim video that was posted on YouTube by amateur video producers. On Tuesday, September 12th, an enraged mob attacked the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, …
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We commonly use the term "church" to designate a group of people with shared faith, regardless of their actual location
Organized religion is not solely about worshiping a deity but forming a community. Those who practice a faith share values with other m…