Be a Minister Blog - Page #2
Oct 12, 2024
Baptism is a Christian sacrament symbolizing purification and acceptance into the faith community. Practices vary by denomination, with questions on infant vs. adult baptism, godparents, and whether rebaptism is allowed.
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Oct 11, 2024
The inclusion of Bible classes in public schools is debated, with some states offering it as an elective course. Supporters argue the Bible's cultural relevance, while critics fear crossing church-state boundaries.
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Sep 28, 2024
Writing your own vows is a beautiful way to personalize the wedding ceremony, but the task itself can be daunting. We share this guide as a helpful tool to lead you through the process of creating your own wedding vows.
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Sep 26, 2024
The Death-Positive Movement promotes a fresh perspective on death, encouraging open dialogue and rituals that celebrate life rather than solely mourning it. Personalized ceremonies help ease fear and honor the deceased.
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Sep 13, 2024
The Church of England warns that social media may diminish users' intelligence by fostering shallow thinking and reducing attention spans. Citing the impact of misinformation, and the lack of diverse perspectives.
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Sep 12, 2024
Traditional African religions encompass diverse spiritual systems deeply rooted in the customs and philosophies of various African communities. Central to these beliefs are polytheism, and many more interesting ideas!
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Aug 20, 2024
Wedding cakes symbolize prosperity and sweetness in marriage, evolving from Roman barley cakes to modern multi-tiered confections. They hold deep cultural significance and reflect marital hopes and traditions worldwide.
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Aug 15, 2024
In this ULC article, we discuss Christians, belief in God, gratitude, and forgiveness are core values, though practicing these can be challenging. Community often outweighs traditional family in importance.
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Aug 09, 2024
In this ULC article we discuss how a child’s baptism is a significant milestone for many Christian families, marked by a meaningful religious ceremony and a celebratory gathering with close family members.
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Aug 06, 2024
As of 2023, there are over 4,000 religions practiced globally. Beyond the well known faiths, many semi-obscure religions, like the Raëlism, offer unique beliefs and practices. Explore these less known spiritual systems!
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We remind you to get ordained if you haven't already. This is the first step in the process that will allow you to legally officiate weddings of friends and family. You can also perform baptisms, preside over funerals, offer blessings, and even absolve the sins of others.
Universal Live Church ministers com from all walks of life and spiritual traditions. Whether you identify as Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, Muslim, or even Atheist or Agnostic, we recognize and offer products needed for your ministry. Our common thread is our adherence to the Universal Life Church doctrine:
"Do only that which is right."