How to Become a Universal Life Church Minister

If you have ever wondered how to become an ordained minister, you may have heard of the Universal Life Church (ULC). The ULC is an interfaith organization that allows individuals to become ordained ministers online. In this blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to become an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church.

The first step to becoming an ordained minister with the ULC is to submit a written request. You can mail your request to the ULC headquarters at 601 Third St. Modesto, CA 95351 or email it to generalcontact@ulchq.com. The ULC does not accept requests for ordainment over the phone.

When submitting your request for ordainment, make sure to include your full legal name, current mailing address, and a note stating that you would like to become an ordained minister. If your name is questionable, the ULC may require proof of your name, such as a photocopy of your driver's license. However, if you are changing your last name due to marriage, the ULC does not require proof of the name change.

Once you are ordained with the ULC, you will receive an explanatory pamphlet and a certificate with your name and the date of your ordainment. However, if you are currently incarcerated, you will not receive these materials.

The ULC offers a minister's package that includes a specially printed certificate with your name and a gold foil seal, a minister's handbook, and a wallet ID with your name and address. This package is available for a small fee.

As an ordained minister with the ULC, you are authorized to perform any duties or ceremonies that other ordained ministers of any faith or religion can perform. However, some states may have specific instructions for ministers, so it is important to check the state laws section of the ULC's website.

While the ULC accepts online requests for ordainment, all ordainment is done at their headquarters in Modesto, CA. It is important to note that other websites claiming to provide online ordainment are not affiliated with the ULC and do not provide proof of ordainment, unless they are expressly authorized by the ULC headquartered in Modesto, California.

The ULC does not charge a fee for ordaining ministers, but they do accept donations. If you would like to support their organization, you can make a donation when you submit your request for ordainment.

In summary, the Universal Life Church is an organization that allows individuals to become ordained ministers online. To become ordained, you must submit a written request including your full legal name and a note stating that you would like to become an ordained minister. Once ordained, you will receive a certificate and a minister's handbook. As an ordained minister with the ULC, you are authorized to perform any duties or ceremonies that other ordained ministers can perform. The ULC does not charge a fee for ordainment but accepts donations.