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Become a Minister

https://www.beaminister.org/minister · Universal Life Church | There are plenty of reasons to consider becoming an ordained minister. Whether you’ve found yourself looking to get in touch with your spiritual side in a more active way or you have been approached by friends to officiate a wedding, becoming an ordained minister opens...

Can an Ordained Minister Marry Couples?

https://www.beaminister.org/blog/can-an-ordained-minister-marry-couples · Blog Post | Can an Ordained Minister Marry Couples? Love is a common human desire and need. It comes in many forms: the bonds between family members, the closeness and care that friends share, and lifelong romantic partnerships. Supporting these forms of love is a common goal among...

A Guide to How You Can Become a Minister for Free Online

https://www.beaminister.org/blog/a-guide-to-how-you-can-become-a-minister-for-free-online · Blog Post | A Guide to How You Can Become a Minister for Free Online There are a number of reasons to consider taking on the role of minister in a wedding. While plenty of people do this because they want to help couples tie the knot and...

The Perks of Becoming an Ordained Minister

https://www.beaminister.org/blog/the-perks-of-becoming-an-ordained-minister · Blog Post | The Perks of Becoming an Ordained Minister There are many benefits to becoming an ordained minister. Regardless of your personal spiritual beliefs, the Universal Life Church offers free online ordination that is easy to access. Whether you are getting ordained to marry your friends or...

Taking a Closer Look at the Wedding Officiant Licensing Process

https://www.beaminister.org/blog/taking-a-closer-look-at-the-wedding-officiant-licensing-process · Blog Post | Taking a Closer Look at the Wedding Officiant Licensing Process When the day comes and someone asks you to officiate a wedding, you may be so filled with excitement that you forget to think through a few basic points. For one, those who have never...

Be A Minister Home

https://www.beaminister.org · Universal Life Church | Have you felt a calling to start a ministry or a church? Would you like to officiate weddings, baptisms, or funerals? All of the above, and so much more, is available through the Universal Life Church, which offers legal online ordination at no charge. Over...

How to Start a Church

https://www.beaminister.org/training/start-a-church · Universal Life Church | When you feel a call to plant your own church, it’s important to keep your overarching mission in mind, and to know what is required of you if you intend to heed that call. Starting a church presents unique challenges to be dealt with, but...

Privacy Policy

https://www.beaminister.org/privacy-policy · Universal Life Church | Our church changes constantly, so we may amend this Policy from time to time – your continued use of this service acts as your agreement to any amendments, of which you will always receive notice. This Policy was last revised on December 30th, 2019. The...

About Us

https://www.beaminister.org/about · Universal Life Church | Since the beginning, the Universal Life Church has been dedicated to cultivating an all-inclusive spiritual community. Today, the Church is recognized around the world for its message of inclusivity, advocacy for social justice, and innovative use of technology. With more than 20 million ordained ministers...

Funeral Training

https://www.beaminister.org/training/performing-funerals · Universal Life Church | Honoring the departed is one of the oldest customs known to human beings. In fact, anthropologists and archaeologists state that the earliest markers of human society are burial sites. The traditions and rituals associated with funerals are meant for those close to the deceased to...

Wedding Training

https://www.beaminister.org/training/wedding/marry-a-couple · Universal Life Church | Have you recently been asked to officiate someone’s wedding? This can be an exciting moment, as it shows a friend or family member trusts you with this important honor. You likely have a ton of questions about the process of becoming a wedding officiant and...

Jedi Credential

https://www.beaminister.org/store/jedi-credential · Product | Jedi Credential The Jedi Credential is used to symbolize a person's attainment and continuance of the Jedi way of life. The spiritual and ethical message of the Jedi Order from the Star Wars films resonates with many people's personal views. Are you a person whose...

By The Power Vested in You

https://www.beaminister.org/store/by-the-power-vested-in-you · Product | By The Power Vested in You By the Power Vested in You is a wonderful resource that will guide you through the ins and outs of officiating a wedding ceremony. This quick-guide is a 72-page book that covers the topics and questions that many new...

Funerals: For the Care of Souls

https://www.beaminister.org/store/funerals · Product | Funerals For the Care of Souls *Funerals: For the Care of Souls* transforms the way ministry leaders approach end-of-life care. Designed specifically for pastors, chaplains, and celebrants, this book treats the funeral service not just as a ceremony, but as a critical act of spiritual...

How To Overcome Fear

https://www.beaminister.org/blog/how-to-overcome-fear · Blog Post | How To Overcome Fear When people talk about fear, it's often in a negative light. A little fear can be good, though. This feeling is your body's natural response to potential harm, and it can be the way your intuition lets you know that something...