Sir Ian McKellen officiated at the wedding of friend Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell in 2013 by becoming an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church. While some states in the US allow civilians to apply for authority… Read More
Pierson, who has performed other weddings but does not advertise the service, is ordained by the Universal Life Church, a modern denomination whose motto is ‘do that which is right.’ It was only the latest merging of nuptials… Read More
“It was a private show,” he says, before catching himself. “I mean a private wedding.” Smalley, who was ordained in Universal Life Church, officiated the wedding at Oberon dressed as Elvis. The cast and crew performed as if… Read More
At the time of his death, Williams completed multiple courses through Crossroads Bible Institute, including a Master’s degree in Religion from Universal Life Church. ‘That marvelous light that shined forth that day out of Mrs.Williams acted as a… Read More
Vitalie produced wallet cards indicating he has been ordained by both the Universal Life Church, and another outfit calling itself the “Church of the Latter Day Dude”. ‘I really like to be able to officiate for my friends…. Read More
Applying online with the Universal Life Church, a denomination that has provided free legal ordinations to more than 20 million people worldwide seeking to perform weddings for friends and families since 1969, he now has the power to… Read More
He received an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from Universal Life Church in 2012. For nearly a decade, Dr. Reddick has been instrumental in helping hundreds of at risk youth turn their lives around. His inspirational and motivational… Read More
Parker was ordained as a minister in 2016, courtesy of the Universal Life Church. Tweet from @FresnoGrizzlies: Join us next Thurs. 5/2 for the sequel to #MascotWeddings… My Big Fat Fresno Wedding Show 2 bridal expoTix: https://t …… Read More
Rita was dismayed over the column about me becoming an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church: “Herb. I am taking you to task over your column in today’s paper. Not close to being funny! I hope you… Read More
Posted: May 20, 2017 by Rev. Stokes
For Better or Worse: The Rise of the Professional Wedding Celebrant
For aspiring celebrants there’s a much easier route: an online ordination from the Universal Life Church or one of its imitators. The Universal Life Church has been around for longer than there’s been an Internet: since 1959, to… Read More