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 | As a ULC minister, what titles can I use? |  |
| Following this message is the complete listing of special titles which are currently approved and issued by the Universal Life Church.You may call yourself by any title that accurately describes the nature of your ministry, from an |
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| In which states can ULC ministers officiate marriage? | |
| The ULC maintains the necessary filings so that ministers may officiate marriage in all 50 states. However, since local laws vary widely, and are subject to change, you should verify current information with your local authorities. |
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| ULC Degrees Accredited: I understand that the ULC degrees are accredited. By whom are they accredited, and what can I do with one? |  |
| ULC Degrees Accredited Q: I understand that the ULC degrees are accredited. By whom are they accredited, and what can I do with on |
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| Is the "Monastery" (themonastery.org) a part of ULC? | |
| The Monastery (themonastery.org) in Seattle is not affiliated with the real Universal Life Church in Modesto, California. Some of their leadership were reportely involved with the ULC Monastery in Tucson, Arizona, which is a long-time, legitimate |
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| How can I find my ordination date? | |
| In order to locate your ordination date, we need you to provide the following information. We need all of this information in order to be sure we are verifying the correct record, even if you believe your name is likely to be the only one we would have |
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| How can I get a letter of good standing or letter of recommendation? | |
| The Universal Life Church is able to provide letters of good standing, and other similar documents which may be required to register with your state in order to officiate marriage. The requirements for each state are different, and the staff at ULC Headqu |
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| How can I start my own congregation? | |
| Each congregation of the Universal Life Church is a distinct legal entity, responsible for its own affairs and finances. A minimum of three persons must serve as officers and the board of directors. From there, the board of directors will vot |
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| How can it be so easy to become ordained? Don't I need to attend seminary first? | |
| The Universal Life Church is about religious freedom. Each person has the right and responsibility to determine what is right. Our only doctrine is "Do only that which is right."We also believe that you are already ordained, from the |
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| What's the deal with the various ULC web sites? | |
| As with any large organization or church, the ULC has many different web sites. If you do a search for another church (try Mormon, or Catholic), you will find more sites than you could visit in a month!ULC.NET is the only site authorized by the |
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| Marriage Question California | |
| As a Universal Life Church minister, if you are at least 18 years old, you may officiate marriage in California. The state does not require you to provide proof of your ordination nor to register your status as a minister. However, |
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| Where can I find robes, clergy attire, and vestments? | |
| We offer a nice assortment of clergy shirts for both men and women in our web store: shop.ulc.net. Ours are the Friar Tuck brand, which is a very high quality shirt for professional appearance.
For robes, vestments and other items, there are a few sit |
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| I need to know my ordination number | |
| Many people have written to inquire about their "ordination number", because some few states evidently ask for this information on the marriage license. The ULC does not assign numbers to its ministers. Numbering people is something the stat |
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| How can I ordain others as ULC ministers? | |
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Ordained ULC ministers are authorized and encouraged to ordain others. In fact, it is one of the most important of the rites and duties you can perform as a minister. The ordination "ceremony" itself, if any, is entirely up to you. There doesn't have to |
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| Where can I obtain an ordination credential or wallet card? | |
| You may order your ordination credential certificate, wallet credential, degrees and courses, ceremony books, and any other items you may need on our web site:http://shop.ulc.net |
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| Is this valid in the U.K.? | |
| ULC ministers are ministers everywhere in the world, and authorized by the church to perform all functions of the clergy worldwide. However, religious freedom exists to varying degrees in the world, and there are some places in the world, such as |
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| Other ULC web sites? | |
| As is the case with most churches, there are many web sites dedicated to the ministries of the Universal Life Church. Most of these are the private operations of various independent ministers of the church.The only web site authorized by the c |
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| I've changed my address since ordination. How do I update my records with you? | |
| If you have moved since your ordination, you may update us with your new address by sending an email to staff@ulc.net.Please include your full information, including your complete old address, or addresses if y |
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| Is my ULC ordination valid in Canada? | |
| ULC ministers are authorized by the church to perform all rites and ceremonies of the church. However at present, the status of ministers to officiate marriage in Canada is unclear. Marriage is both a civil contract and a spiritual rite, so the government |
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| I applied for ordination but haven't received any response | |
| There are several possibilities why your confirmation email did not reach you. If you are a Yahoo subscriber, the most likely possibility in your case is that Yahoo misidentified the email as "bulk mail" and sent it to your bulk mail folder |
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| What are the doctrines and teachings of the ULC? | |
| There is just one doctrine in the Universal Life Church:Do only that which is right. Each person bears the responsibility to peacefully determine what is right, and to refrain from interfering with the rights of others. |
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| Why is my name not listed in the minister directory? | |
| A few things you should understand about the ULC Online Directory:The directory, whether here or on any other web site, is not a comprehensive listing of all ULC ministers. Those records are confidential, and will not be publicly displayed or |
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| Does my ordination expire? | |
| Ordination with the Universal Life Church does not expire. However, with the proliferation of scam sites over the past few years, it is advisable for you to verify that your ordination is on file with the true Universal Life Church before officiating |
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| Can a ULC minister officiate marriage in Utah? | |
| ULC ministers officiate lawful marriage in all 50 states. Some years ago, Utah attempted to do an end-run around the US Constitution and passed a law which would have prevented ULC ministers from officiating marriage in that state. However, the church cha |
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| Why did my directory listing disappear? | |
| In most cases, the reason that a previously created listing is no longer appearing in the directory is that the listing is either newly created or has been recently edited. Please be aware that whenever you create a new listing or modify and existing |
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| I have changed my name and would like to update my ordination record. | |
| If your name change occurs due to a change in your marital status, you can report it simply by sending an email, or if you place an order, you can provide the needed information with your order. Just include it in the "special instructions", |
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| Are purchases from the ULC.NET store tax deductible? | |
| We cannot provide you with specific tax advice, for which you should check with a tax professional.The purchase of ULC products and supplies can be deducted against income generated from your work as a minister. If you are employed, you will de |
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| I updated my listing in the directory, but the new information is not showing up. What's wrong? | |
| In order to protect the integrity and decency of the directory, updates to the directory are subject to the same review process as a new listing. Any change to the listing, including minor updates, will cause the listing to be put back into the queue for |
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| I had a listing in the directory, but now it is suddenly missing. What happened? | |
| We do not guarantee the permanence of any listings in the directory.Listings are sometimes deleted for a wide variety of reasons. Some listings have been deleted as the result of database corruption or server mishaps. Others may have been dele |
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| What is your return policy? | |
| With the exception of shirts, you may return any non-personalized item within 30 days, in new condition, for a full refund. Shirts may not be returned for refund or credit. They are sized accurately, so please check your measurements before ordering if |
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