Celebrity Minister Profile: John Cameron Mitchell
While his career is not laden with hundreds of roles, the work of John Cameron Mitchell has greatly impacted the stage and screen, often exploring rich themes that highlight the struggles and longings of many.
Category: Universal Life Church Society
Have You Been Asked To Speak at a Funeral? Here Are Some Tips
Being asked to offer a reading at a funeral is a great honor, but can feel daunting to many. Public speaking is a great fear for many people. We include some tips to navigate the intricacies of speaking at a funeral.
Category: Funeral
What To Do When Friends Ask You To Officiate Their Wedding
Has a friend or family member requested that you officiate their wedding? Being asked is a major honor - and can be intimidating. Here are some tips on how to perform a great wedding, and the steps to make it legal.
Category: Perform a Wedding
Tennessee Faces Backlash Over Law Barring Weddings by Online Ministers
Earlier this year, Tennessee sought to prevent ministers ordained online from performing wedding ceremonies. Now the Universal Life Church is suing the state to ensure their ministers' rights are upheld.
Category: Marriage
Planning a Funeral
After losing a loved one, most people are devastated. It gets even more difficult when you have to plan a funeral for the deceased. If you don't know where to begin, check out this guide on planning a funeral.
Category: Funeral
Reaffirm Your Love With a Vow Renewal Ceremony
Many couples hold a vow renewal ceremony on an important anniversary, relationship landmark, or event. If you'd like to reaffirm your commitment to your spouse, check out this guide for planning the perfect ceremony.
Category: Ceremonies
Tips for Officiating at a Wedding
If you're performing a wedding ceremony for the first time, you may have some nerves. But fear not! We've got some suggestions on how to calm your nerves, conquer your nerves, and nail the performance.
Category: Perform a Wedding
How Do You Measure a Church’s Success?
Small church pastors may look at megachurch audiences (and budgets) and get green with envy. But they must learn to be satisfied with modest church growth and take comfort in the good they bring the local community.
Category: Church
Celebrating Your Child’s Baptism
If you're getting your child baptized, you'll definitely want to celebrate with friends and family afterward. Consider these exciting post-baptism festivities to commemorate the memorable and exciting day.
Are Sermons Effective?
Studies are finding that active learning is a better way to improve recall and retention in students. How can church leaders take improvements in academia and apply them to their sermons? Here are a few ways.
Category: Church