Well I did it. I am now an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church. Wonder what kind of theology they espouse.....ah, it doesn't matter - this rocks! You may call me Father Tom now....
My email confirmation
>>>Your request for ordination has been processed, and you are now an ordained
minister of the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California! Please
record the above date of ordination for your records, as you may need this
information in the future to fill out the various forms of the clergy.
If you were ordained previously, the above date will constitute a valid
date upon which you were RE-ordained. Ordination is for life, without
price, and without question of your specific beliefs. You do NOT need to
pay any tithe, donation, or offering of any kind, now or in the future.
Ordinations are individually reviewed and forwarded to Universal Life
Church International Headquarters in Modesto, California, where it will be
recorded in the permanent church records.
As a minister, you are authorized by the church to perform the rites and
ceremonies of the church (except circumcision), including weddings,
funerals, baptisms and blessings, subject to the laws of your country,
state, or locality. Prior to conducting any civil ceremony (such as
marriages), you should know and comply with the laws pertaining to your
area of jurisdiction.
You are entitled to all privileges and courtesies normally offered to
members of the clergy.
Your commitment is to always do the right thing. It is your responsibility
to peacefully and sincerely determine the right course of action, and to
avoid infringing on the rights of others. You alone are responsible for
your actions as a minister. |
