Blessing by Rev. Saunders for ULC

By W. Steven Saunders

My mom uses an innovative blessing that I've adopted to my ministry. It comes from the Book of Matthew Chapter 18 verse 18, "What so ever we bind on earth is bound in heaven, and what so ever we loose on earth is loosed in heaven." I often pray that God will "bind" sickness, affliction, disaster, etc. and loose his angels, love, and mercy for protection, healing, etc. A blessing using this scripture would be something like: Something like that. I've always gotten good results when using scripture in prayer, and have found this prayer to be particularly powerful. I believe God pays special attention to his own word and is moved to act when we show him our obedience by observing and acting in congruence with his word. -- W. Steven Saunders, Psy.D. *******************************   You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.

Prayer for a Blessing

Prayer for a Blessing

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day, I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And give me the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank You that I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes; that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees it in Jesus' name. Amen! God Bless ! ! ! ! ! Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!! God I love you and I need you, come into my heart, please. *******************************   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

Pagan Online Ceremonies by Rev. Barrick

Pagan Online Ceremonies GATHERING OF REMEMBRANCE Lee Barrick We are gathered here to today to honor (Name, person or animal). Let us remember (Name) whole life from his/her very beginning of life, until the present. Look back on all the great memories, accomplishments and the love that they possessed and gave to others, remember him/her fondly. Also as we look upon their failings, forgiving them and understanding we are a product of Nature and the Universe. We are not always perfect, but we learn from our mistakes and become a better being. Always think of the positive side of one/'s Life. Everyone wishes to have done things differently in life. However, we are what nature has bestowed upon us. We are a complicated, complex random joining of atoms, particles, cells and elements of the Universe. Everyone is totally different from everyone else. We react differently to different situations. This is what life is all about, our reaction to what Nature randomly puts before our ever changing selves and us. The Universe And Nature does not guide us, or judge us, or test us, or predetermine our lives. We are free to use our knowledge and intelligence to make choices that will lead us to be a positive influence on society, Nature and the Universe. Our contributions and failings are of our own creation. We can blame no other. Nature is not perfect but is constantly continuing to change, to improve and update. We are part of this natural updating. We are part of Nature and the whole Universe. We are part of everything that ever was, that is and that will ever be. We are made up of all the elements in Universe and will return to Nature and the Universe, to be recycled throughout eternity. Not necessarily as we were but as a greater part of the whole. We all share the grief of losing a loved one. We will miss them, we will remember them, and we will ask why they are no longer with us. All living things from the smallest cells to the largest trees have only a brief life span compared to our Universe. We must remember that in nature our body returns to the basic elements from which we are made. Our energy or essence never dies. Energy goes on forever mixing with the new and becoming part of all eternity. Envision being part of all the future. We may experience different aspects of the Universe until again we are recycled by Nature through new experiences. Our loved one is not gone but is being renewing within the whole Universe. Every breath of air we breathe, every beautiful day we awake to, every starlight night, the rain and snow, the breeze on our face is part of our loved ones who have returned to our God The Universe.
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Prayer and Blessing by Rev. Vera

Prayer for a Blessing  By Rev., Rabbi, Dr.Jesse Vera Phd Dearest and Beloved G-d of Moses, Abraham, Eliza, Joshua and David- As I call unto you, Please hear the prayers of a penetant man. Dearest G-d bless all manatu for animals, plants, rocks, water, fire, and our beloved mother earth.  Bless all of those whom we call friends that are pure of heart, if they are in need of help, grant them guidance with your Hochmah,( Wisdom ). Please Bless all who have ascended before us Let them know as we light a candle that this light is to help them receive our energy in our constant thoughts.  And Dearest G-d, Please bless all of your children, no matter which tribe they may have started from or where they are today, they, we, are all YOUR CHILDREN.  In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit grant us all the Green Light. AMEN
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Christian Financial Blessing By Rev. Rick Sisco Universal Life Church

MAY THE POWER OF GOD'S GRACE GO BEFORE YOU IN THE CHRIST LIGHT AS YOU SPEAK THESE WORDS OUT LOUD. THIS IS A POWERFUL PRAYER. SAY OUT LOUD. I KNOW WE ALL DESIRE A BLESSING AND GRACIOUSLY ACCEPT THE POWER OF PRAYER IN OUR HEARTS AND SOUL. Heavenly Power, most Gracious and Loving God, I know that you are Omniscient, Omnipresent and Omnipotent. I also know that as extensions of you, we are all inseparably one. Knowing this, I understand that your power and prosperity is ours as well. I know that your infinite abundance is available to each and every one of us. I know that my family and I are blessed, as are each and every person. We know and recognize, that a family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in the Higher Power within each one of us. Higher Power, with the consciousness of Christ, I send out a prayer of financial blessings for not only one person, but for all that may be needy. I know that the power of joined prayer by those who believe and trust in Our Infinite Omnipotence is more powerful than anything. God within, deliver us all from debt and debt burdens. Release powerful wisdom that we may all be good stewards over all that we have co-created, for we know how wonderful and mighty we are and how if we just trust in Our Power, and walk in the Word and have the faith of a mustard seed that we can co-create blessings. With gratitude and joy for the recent blessings we have received and for the blessings yet to come, I release this word into the Law where I know it is done according to the Law. And so it is. Amen. ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.    You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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St. Theresa's Prayer: May today there be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. ....May you be content knowing you are a child of God ..... Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you. ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Pagan Invocation By Rev. John Brown

Point NORTH with your Right Hand, and Invoke the First Letter; "Yud" (pronounced just like "jude".) Pivot to face EAST and point your Right Hand to the East, invoking the Second Letter; "Hay" (pronounced as it appears). Pivot to face SOUTH and point there with your Right Hand, invoking the Third Letter; "Vuv" (pronounced just like 'Love' but with a ) Pivot to face WEST and point there with your Right Hand, invoking the Fourth Letter: "Hay" is repeated. Face NORTH again, point there and say, "THIS CIRCLE IS NOW MADE WHOLE AND SACRED." Raise your Right Hand pointing to Heaven, and Invoke "NOW LET THE ARCHANGEL SANDALPHON NOW COME TO ME (US), AND CARRY MY (OUR) WORDS TO HIS GOD-ASPECT ADONAI MALAKH AND HIS ANGELIC HELPERS, THE KERUBIM." "ARCHANGEL SANDALPHON, PLEASE HELP ME (US) AND BLESS ME (US) IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:" ( STATE REQUEST) [ Now point your right Hand to the North, and pivot in a full circle, saying ] "THIS CIRCLE IS NOW ENDED, AND TRULY BEGUN!" ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Spiritual Healings By Jeremy Stephen Yates

Last night I helped my 81 year old mother heal spiritually from a virus. It isn't hard if you know what you are doing.  Anyone can do this if they follow the simple principles. 1)Reaffirm the sick person's belief in their God(s) or Goddess. You can do this either through reading from some part of a sacred text such as psalm 107 verses 17-22 for those of the Jewish or Christian persuasion. Or you can pray to their God and Goddess if the person is Pagan or Wiccan. 2) Take a piece of jewelry and charge it with power to keep the person whole and well and tell the patient that their Guardian Angel, Patron Saint, is acting as an intercessor between their God and/or Goddess and the patient and the tangible aspect of this is the special magical power that the God/dess is in the piece of jewelry, which will make them spiritually invincible against the attacks of their "demons" or diseases. What I actually did for my mother is take a St.George medallion and tell her in a calm but confident voice, that the Lord Jesus acting as intercessor between God and her was resident in her St.George medallion and that as long as her medallion was near her or on her she was invincible to her dragon and she had her Guardian strength and invincibility to conquer her dragon. I played right into her St. George and the dragon mythos. Immediately her voice came back and she stopped vomitting and gathered her strength. This can be done with any jewelry or ouanga bag, whatever means something to the patient. 3) This does not preclude a physician's care, but should be used in conjunction therewith. 4) If possible light a candle for the patient, or leave a small light lit before you leave the patient. This symbolizes the Divine Light ever present in our lives. ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Universal Life Church By Rev. Larry Fulmer, Jr.

Ceremonial Act of Installation PRESIDENT: We gather today to covenant with __name___ as the Called Minister of this Congregation. We celebrate our Shared Universal Life Church Principles with __name__ , recognizing that we also minister our Universal Life Church values individually and collectively both here and throughout our community. _Name__ , we have chosen and called you to live among us, to make our concerns your concerns, and to collaborate with us in the ministry of this congregation. Our desire is to find wholeness among ourselves and to create relationships of mutual wholeness in our community and out into the world. We would have you speak the truth in love. We would have you model wisdom and kindness to our children and youth. We would have you minister to us in times of joy and in times of sorrow. We would have you demonstrate by your example as well as by your words, the life of courage and compassion. We would have you nurture our movement toward greater service to the world. Are you willing to take up these shared responsibilities? MINISTER: I am. PRESIDENT: On our part, we pledge to remember that the work of Universal Life belongs to all of us. We pledge to honor freedom of conscience in both pulpit and pew. We share responsibility with you for the spiritual development and the material welfare of our Congregation. As we would ask you to be charitable toward our failures, we will also remember that you are human too. We pledge to participate and to cooperate with you in our growth toward an ever-expanding community of caring. Will the members please stand and join me in the Covenant of Shared Ministry: MEMBERS: We, the members of the Universal Life Church of _______, commit ourselves with Reverend _____ to collaborate in fulfilling the goals of this Congregation. We hereby install ____ _____ as our Called Minister and pledge our partnership in ministering Universal Life Church values in our community and beyond. MINISTER: I accept the shared Ministry to which you have called me. I pledge to honor the freedom of pulpit and pew, to speak with integrity and love both publicly and privately, diligently to fulfill the various offices of spiritual leadership, counsel, celebration, religious education, activism and administration. I pledge to promote mutual relationships of justice and kindness among all people, with ourselves, and within nature as articulated by our Statement of Universal Life Church Principles. This is my covenant with you. ~ Rev Larry Fulmer, Jr. ******************** Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. As a long time member of ULC, Rev. Long created the seminary site with wedding ceremonies to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Prayer for a Sinner By Pastor Dann Knight

John 14:6 -'And Jesus said to him .' "I am the way , the truth , and the life.  No one comes to the father except through me ." Dear Father, I KNOW THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN PERFECT.  IN FACT, I'VE MADE SOME PRETTY BAD CHOICES . BUT FATHER , I ADMIT MY SINS . I ACCEPT THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY TO SALVATION.  I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT HE , HIMSELF , BORE MY SINS AND TOOK MY PLACE , SO THAT I TOO, COULD HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.  I GIVE THANKS TO YOU FATHER , FOR LOVING ME EVEN THOUGH I'M NOT PERFECT.  IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST I PRAY . AMEN "May the Lord of peace and hope richly bless you , as you continue to serve in all His ways ." Deuteronomy 6:5 - Matthew 19:19 , Pastor Dann - 'Brother Thunder' (Mark 3:17) ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.    You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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By Rev. Dragonbear Walking a Pagan Path in a Christian World

As I follow my journey through the world and look around, I often question myself as to the  meaning of being a Pagan Minister walking in a Christian World. My answer is that there is really no difference. I believe in a single Divine being that made all of the Universe. I just chose to hear the wisdom of that One not through Jesus Christ but, instead through a Lord and a Lady. So why the need for so much hate on both sides of the fence? When any at all? I believe that we as people spend so much time trying to persuade others that there way to the divine is the only way that I believe that we forget that the focus is suppose to be on the divine. We are all spiritual people and as long as we are doing harm to none we should be open and accepting of all religions. Like many Christian Ministers my duties are the same. I perform the rites of marriage, of birth, of death, and even perform sermons (rituals in paganism) for the holy days. So besides the words and the gestures what is different between my faith and another's? Nothing! Absolutely nothing! And I try everyday to remember this fact when my religious choices are being challenged and even insulted and I pray often to my Lord and Lady that I can find the strength to stand before the wash of hate of those who do not understand. Most of all at the end of the night as I stand within my circle and send forth my prayers I ask for one thing. A peace between all worlds religions and an understanding that the Divine is far more infinite then we as humans can ever hope to understand. ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link. This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.  Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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By Rev. David Vahlberg A BAPTISMAL CEREMONY FOR EASTER (Have prepared, a small container of blessed, or holy water and a sprinkling rod) (Spoken aloud) Great Spirit and Creator be with us! Easter is a time of Spiritual Rebirth As well as a time of abundant Life Returning to the Earth As flowers in the fields And young birds and animals Born in nest and fold. Our Souls are like Water, Both abide on Earth for a time And then are pulled to the Heavens Returning once more To the Good Earth, Completing a never-ending Circle of Love. This Sacred Water Blest by the Earth And kissed by the Sky, Is a Symbol of your bond With Nature and Creation, With the Heavens And the Universe. As rain, Water has Fallen from the Skies And been warmed by the Sun In smiling Springs. Now, this Eternal Water, Sprinkles you, and Is One with your Soul. (Sprinkle blessed water) Be Blessed!! (Name) All blessings come from the Creator, may you always be warmed by them. David Vahlberg "Oh gracious heavenly Father, I ask in the name of your son Jesus that, as your word proclaims in Matthew 18:18, that the sickness now afflicting my brother would be bound from harming him. I loose your angels and charge that they encamp round about him and protect him. I bind any evil in any form that may come against him. I loose your love and ask that it rain down upon him like a mighty flood. In Your Holy name, amen." ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.    You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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By Lady Charia

Adoption Ceremony -Clergy says- This Family has come together today to welcome a new loved one. (Clergy- lights a large white candle for family) Bless this family For they have found one of their own The Heart Speaks loud when it finds love Family is love Family is forever May they know all the joy of family (parents are holding child or child?s hand) -Parents say? Dear child of our hearts, We welcome you into our family and our home We want you to know that here you will find love, understanding and comfort. You are one of our own and you have come home. -Clergy- May love see this family through all the times to come? Welcome home__(Child?s new name)____ May you grow with love and know love all your life Bless this family (clergy sprinkles/anoints family with Holy Water)May you forever and always have and hold this love Amen. By: Lady Charia (Charlotte Ann Chaffin) ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.    You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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By Rev. LeighAnn Myck

My husband and I just had a Ceremony of Intention. We are both out of shape and want to start eating right and exercising. However, this Ceremony of Intention can be modified to suit any intention. Ceremony of Intention: Ceremonial Leader: The purpose of a Ceremony or Ritual is to solidify an intention. Physical form is usually more real to us than an idea or thought and that which is real is easier to commit to. Ceremonies remind us of our commitments and accomplishments, thereby supporting our aim. On-lookers and participants add additional strength to the intention, thereby blessing the aim. The two before us today wish to solidify their intention. ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.    You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.   This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.      Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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By Rev. Kenneth Thompson Financial Blessing

If you believe than it will unfold for with the power of true combined or unified 'consensus' an exponentiating effect manifests wonders - if you have doubts then delete this and enjoy your journey... Financial Blessings I'm claiming this for you. Please claim it for me. Your God has more than a thousand ways to provide for you, that you are not consciously aware of. Here is your financial blessing! It's a simple prayer; do you have 30 seconds? Don't sleep on this...Someone recently read this for the first time, believed in its potential and received exactly enough for a $0 balance on all credit cards within the week they sent it on. If you need a financial blessing, continue reading this email. Holy Spirit, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that you abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize, that a family is more than just our mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who are in our life. Holy Spirit, I send up a prayer request for financial blessing for not only the person who sent this to me, but for my self and all that I have forwarded this message on to. And that the power of joined Divine creation by those who know and trust is more powerful than anything. I thank you in advance for these blessings. Beloved God, manifest for the person reading this this moment, a life without debt and debt burdens, and unfold fabulous wealth into their lives straight away. Release your Divine wisdom that I may be a good steward over all that you have given me Holy Spirit, for I know how wonderful and mighty you are and how if we just know you are within, walking in our every word, and have the understanding of the mustard seed, that you pour out endless blessings. I thank you now Lord God of My Being for the recent blessings I have already received and for those yet to come, because I know these too, already are. In this I say - So be it! ******************************* The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button. The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary. Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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Othila Handfasting Ceremony   

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This ceremony binds the hands of two individuals, for wedded life together. This ceremony can be performed for one year and a day,  at which time, a renewal of vows may be taken, or the couple can remain handfasted as long as they both shall live in love.

Altar and cauldron are decorated with flowers as the couple choose. Rose-oil, salt, and incense are placed on the altar  along with A white silk cord . The rings are also placed on the altar.

Friends and family can be seated just outside of the circle, where they can witness the act. Bridal party, including matron of honor, best man and parents, will be lined up inside of the circle. The broom for jumping is used to close the circle after the circle is cast.

Circle is cast and sangrial prayer is recited.

 Who comes to be joined together in the presence of the god and goddess? What is thou name o man?

Groom: my name is _________

Who comes to be joined together in the presence of the god and goddess? What is thou name o woman?

Bride: my name is _________

Who offers her hand to be joined to this man?

Father of the bride: “ I do, with no regrets”

__________ and __________ we greet you with joy.

Having made clear thy intentions to be joined together, as husband and wife, a joining not to be undertaken lightly, do you both swear today before these witnesses, that this is indeed thy intent and you  do make this commitment without reservation, and of thine own free will?

Couple: “ we do”

In the face of this woman, may you see the face of our gentle   mother  goddess. May you find love and warmth, and rest and peace. May you have balance and harmony through the ebb and flows of the tides of life. May you find the   source of healing,  and soothing waters when storms lay ahead.

In the face of this man, may you see the face of our great father   god,  may you find strength and protection, stability and endurance. May you   be provided for , with warmth and shelter when cold winds blow. May his   spirit give you courage, and desire.

Anointing of foreheads with rose-oil; with this oil your love is sealed, may the fragrance of flowers remind you always of the bloom of your love.

Taking bride’s right hand, the white cord is wrapped around her wrist, and tied with a single knot.

Repeat after me;

By seed and stem, flower and root, by life and love, in the name of the goddess, I, _________ take thee, _______

To my hand, my heart, and my spirit.  to love and respect, from this day forward, as long as we live in love together.

Taking grooms   left hand and tieing the other end of the cord to his left hand with a single knot,

Repeat after me;

By seed and stem, flower and root, by life and love, in the name of the god, I _______ take thee ,______

To my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to love and cherish, from this day forward, as long as we live in love together.

At this time the rings are blessed, place them in the dish of salt, to cleanse, and sprinkle a few drops of holy water to seal, these rings are a symbol of eternity and everlasting love and commitment. Wear them as a public display of your unending love and affection.

Groom; with this ring, I  wed  thee.

Bride;  with this ring, I wed thee.

Consecration of cakes and wine

As the lord and lady, have witnessed this act, so also has the sun, and moon and stars. The elemental guardians, and our friends and family have born witness   to this steadfast love, we are all blessed with this joy today, and close our circle, to begin the feast and merriment with this newest wedded couple. I now pronounce you husband and wife, let us welcome Mr. and Mrs. ________. 

                                                                                                         blessed be

At this time, the broom is at the  opening of the circle.  the couple  jumps  across the threshold as one. Their white cord is removed, and feasting begins.

Another option is for friends and family to form two lines and with their own brooms, sweep in front of themselves,  as the happy couple runs through the line to start the feast.

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. 

You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.

This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies. 
 

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Which is the Real ULC?

During 1959, Kirby Hensley founded the Universal Life Church, in the city of Modesto, CA.   It was established on the foundation of Kirby’s belief that religion should be free, and that that freedom has to be asserted in order to be protected.   Kirby promised to ordain all who asked, free of charge, no questions asked.

Jealous clergy and priests of more well-known or mainstream religions (which Kirby referred to as the “Big Dog” churches) asserted that a clergy-member must endure years of seminary training and be approved by a committee, adhere to doctrinal standards, and additional such requirements.  Of course, those same people had no answer when it had been brought to their attention that Peter and Paul as well as the rest of the disciples had no seminary training.   Approval or traditional training take on less importance when you look at the long litany of abuse committed by so many ‘approved’ or ‘trained’ priests.  Sorry to say that, many good individuals have been discouraged from going after their ministry by just such obstacles.  Many other churches still exclude women from the pulpit, even in the 21st century!

According to Kirby, any real person should be able to get ordained with out having to dance to anyone else’s tune, and so he set out to establish a church that would enable this.  Fairly rapidly, the Universal Life Church, as it became known throughout the world, has evolved and grown in popularity and size.   The church has become well-known and established throughout the years, enough that many well-known proudly proclaim their membership, as well as having the Universal Life Church be used as part of the plot on numerous tv shows.  Whenever people mention the Universal Life Church, it is the original Modesto headquarters that folks are talking of.

Sadly, but not surprisingly, that degree of notoriety continues to attract multiple con artists who use the good name of the church to try and line their own pockets.   Employing the methods of those who would sell phony Rolex watches (calling them ‘Romex’ or the like), these rip-off artists created spin-offs making use of the title of ULC, but adding things like ‘network’ or ‘monastery’ to misdirect folks.    Kirby, having not imagined such dishonesty or the simplicity with which such deceptions would be perpetuated throughout the internet, never tried to trademark the name ‘Universal Life Church’, and even encouraged the various congregations of the church to use the name.  That left the field wide open for deceptions, and over the internet today, such falsehoods are happening in rapidly growing numbers.

Employing UPS maildrops or operating out of trailer parks (which can be confirmed using google maps), these fakers not only are claiming they belong to the ULC, but that they ARE the original Universal Life Church.    Making use of all manner of tricks and word games to get a bit of Google-love, some have even managed to climb well up in the search engine listings, which have resulted in tons of ministers who assume they have been ordained by the Universal Life Church of Modesto, but who had been really inadvertently associating with one of these dishonest groups.

By creating a whole new definition of ‘truth’, these groups created sites as well as blogs and such, twisting the facts in some cases, spouting flat-out lies in others.  For example, they tell new ministers that they HAVE TO purchase credentials in order to be legally ordained.  While it is correct that a handful of states do require the minister to register with the state in order to officiate weddings, most states do not have such a requirement.  It’s certainly not necessary for anything except for conducting a wedding.   Genuine ULC sites know this and would never pressure you to order anything. More than that, real ULC sites give a good deal of information away at no cost.

1 scammer urges ministers to buy “Letters of Good Standing”, suggesting that they are necessary in order to perform marriages and perform other functions of the referends.   The number of states that require the letter is very small and Modesto will send the letters free of cost. The only exceptions are for the couple of states that require a notarized letter – there is then a fee for the notary.

The ULC has 2 ‘official’ web sites.  Established in 1997, ulc.net is the oldest active authorized website for the ULC.  It offers an online application for ordination, an active forum, a directory of ministers and congregations (listing with the directory is optional), a reading library, support desk, prayer request page and an online bookstore where ministers are able to find ceremony books and additional items to assist them in their ministry.  If you want to confess online, there’s a place to do that.  The other official site is that of the administrative headquarters office, which continues to be located in Modesto, California.  It can be found at ulchq.com.   The ULC Seminary is another respected site and also provides various items of interest to ULC ministers, and has been affiliated with the real church in Modesto It’s a well-established and respected site. With both the Bookstore and the Seminary, the advice is free and they are there to answer their phones and offer support.

Be cautious of any othe sites.  There are plenty of honest sites out there, created by upstanding ULC ministers, but anyone claiming they ARE the ‘real’ Universal Life Church, or claiming to be the only Christian one or any site you get a bad negative gut reaction from, don’t be led astray.   If it did happen that you inadvertently went to 1 of the other sites, be forgiving of yourself over it. You are far from the first they have deceived and they make it their business to do it.

You do not need to take my word for it, the records speak for themselves.  Check the corporate records for any church which claims to BE the Universal Life Church.  You can do that by looking at the Secretary of State for the state in which they are located.   If you take a look at the records in CA, you’ll find that the original Universal Life Church became incorporated during 1962 as being a non-profit.  (While they did open in 1959, Kirby didn’t incorporate until 1962.)    Others, in they event records for them exist at all in the official state records, will show they only started operations just a few years ago. to be legally ordained, run away fast with both hands holding tight to your pocketbook!

The Universal Life Church has opened the way for millions to become ordained and to follow their dreams and are pleased that so many other churches have taken up the torch to assure that same freedom.   Hundreds of churches today began to model their ordination processes after the ULC, which has been outstanding to see. The honest churches establish a unique name for themselves and make an effort to distinguish their ministry and mission in other ways as well.  Other people, who don’t believe in the idea of doing that which is right, will simply take the well-known name and distort it for their own means, knowing that most individuals won’t check into the difference – At least not until it is too late, and they have been separated from their money!

Please do your homework. Seek ordination from a reputable source and find a site that gives you a good feeling to visit it.

Kevin Andrews invites individuals to become a minister through his authorized ULC website. Amy Long also runs a legitimate Universal Life Church site, which is affiliated with ULC Headquarters in Modesto, CA.

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. 

You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.

This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.   

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What's the Real Universal Life Church

The Universal Life Church was founded in 1959, in the town of Modesto, CA by Kirby Hensley.   Kirby believed strongly in the freedom of religion and that to be protected, this freedom has got to be exercised.   From the start, there had been narrow-minded people who bristled at Kirby’s promise to ordain any real person who asked, without charge, with out training, or without any questions asked or cash exchanging hands.

Jealous clergy and priests of much more established or traditional religions (which Kirby named the “Big Dog” churches) claimed that the minister must have years of seminary training and be approved by a committee, adhere to doctrinal standards, and other such requirements.  

Naturally, they had no response after it had been pointed out that Peter and Paul as well as the rest of the disciples received no seminary training.   Approval or traditional training take on less importance when you come to acquaint yourself with the long list of abuse committed by so many ‘approved’ or ‘trained’ priests.  Due to these types of headlines, many very warm-hearted individuals have hesitated to go after their calling.  Many other churches still exclude women from the pulpit, even in the 21st century!

Becoming ordained ought to be a personal decision, between you and The Supreme Being (or just you and yourself), so Kirby established the Universal Life Church to make this happen.  His church was known worldwide as the Universal Life Church (ULC) and quickly grew in popularity and membership.   Today, the church has become well known, and many celebrities have even proudly announced that they are reverends of the ULC.  Whenever folks think of the Universal Life Church, it is the church headquartered in Modesto which they’re thinking about.

Unfortunately, that notoriety and acclaim inevitably drew the attention of scam artists and other people who would look to line their pockets by ’borrowing’ the well-established name of the church.   Like the scammers who sell counterfeit Rolex watches under the name “Romex”, these charlatans created spin-offs with similar- sounding names, a few of them even utilizing the name of the original church, but adding something like “network” or “monastery”.  Kirby, having not considered such chicanery or the ease with which such lies would be perpetrated on the internet, never tried to trademark the name ‘Universal Life Church’, and even suggested to the various congregations from the church to use the name.  That left the field wide open for deceptions, and on the internet today, such falsehoods are happening in rapidly growing numbers.

Recently, a few of these spin-offs have had the audacity to proclaim that not only are they connected to the ULC, but that they ARE the original or real ULC. One even claimed that Kirby Hensley had sold him the ULC in 1964, when that person was only 4 years old!   Making use of all types of tricks and word games to garner a bit of Google-love, some have even managed to climb well up in the search engine listings, which has resulted in tons of people who think they have been ordained by the Universal Life Church of Modesto, but who had been really dealing with 1 of these unscrupulous groups.

By creating a whole new definition of ‘truth’, these groups created sites and blogs and such, twisting the facts in some cases, spouting flat-out lies in others.  One such lie told is that ministers must buy credentials to be legal.  While it is correct that a handful of states do require the minister to register with the state in order to officiate marriages, the majority of states do not have such a requirement.  It’s certainly not required for anything other than performing a wedding.   Genuine ULC sites know this and wouldn’t dream of pressuring you to purchase anything. More than that, good ULC sites share a lot of stuff away at no cost.

One particularly offensive scammer pushes ministers to purchase “Letters of Good Standing”, suggesting that the letters are required by law in order to perform marriages and perform additional functions of the ministers.   The number of states that require a letter is very small and Modesto will send the letters free of charge. The only exceptions are for the couple of states that require the notarized letter – there is then a fee for the notary.

The ULC has 2 ‘official’ web sites.  ULC.net is the oldest active web site of the church, established in 1997.  It provides an online application for ordination, an active forum, a directory of ministers and congregations (listing in the directory is optional), a reading library, support desk, prayer request page and an online bookstore in which ministers are able to find ceremony books and additional items to help them in their ministry.  Should you wish to confess online, there is a place to do that.  The other official site is that of the administrative headquarters office, which continues to be located in Modesto, California.  It can be found at ulchq.com.   The ULC Seminary, also affiliated with Modesto, provides a huge assortment of online seminary training courses, free weekly emails of several kinds, and a lot of free training It’s a well-established and respected site. Both the Seminary and the Bookstore provide outstanding minister support and guidance for both new and experienced ministers.

Take caution with any of the other sites who claim to be ULC.  You will find a lot of honest sites out there, created by upstanding ULC ministers, but anyone claiming they ARE the ‘real’ Universal Life Church, or claiming they are the only Christian 1 or any site you get a bad feeling from, don’t be led astray.   If you are though, don’t be disappointed.  Many other people have also been fooled before you, and it is painfully easy to have it happen to you.

You don’t have to take my word for it, the records speak for themselves.  Check the corporate records for any ULC which claims to BE the Universal Life Church.  You can do this by looking at the Secretary of State for the state in which they’re located.   You’ll easily find that the real Universal Life Church became incorporated during 1962, as a non-profit in the city of Modesto, CA.  (The ULC began during 1959, but didn’t incorporate until 1962.)    Other sites, in they event records for them exist at all in the legal state records, will show the others only started operations only a few years ago. to be considered legally ordained, run away quickly with both hands holding tight to your pocketbook!

The Universal Life Church, has been a pioneer in assuring that religion remains free and available to all who ask.   Hundreds of churches today have modeled their ordination processes after the ULC, which has been great to see. Genuine ULC Churches support the ideal of doing that which is right, and will clearly and honestly state their intentions and mission as well as doing what they can to set themselves apart.  Others, who don’t subscribe to the idea of doing that which is right, will simply take the well-known name and distort it for their own means, knowing that many folks won’t check into the difference – That is, until their hard-earned cash is in the hands of a scam artist.

Please take the time to check the sites out. You matter and your ordination is important so please find an honest church who offers you more than a way to spend your cash.

Kevin Andrews encourages individuals to become a minister through his authorized ULC site. Amy Long also runs a legitimate Universal Life Church site, which is affiliated with ULC Headquarters in Modesto, CA.

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The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have many classes in Christianity, one about Wicca, several forms of Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. 

You can  become an ordained minister, for free,  and for life, so use this Free Online Ordination, link.

This  online seminary, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of minister supplies.   

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