List of ministers of the Universal Life Church explained
The Universal Life Church (or ULC) is a religious organization that offers anyone semi-immediate ordination as a ULC minister free of charge. The organization states that anyone can become a minister immediately, without having to go through the pre-ordination process required by other religious faiths. The ordination application, however, must be checked by a human in order to be official; therefore, true ordination usually takes a few days. The ULC's ordinations are issued in the belief that all people are already ordained by God and that the ULC is merely recognizing this fact.
The following is a list of notable people who have been ordained as ministers in the Universal Life Church.
A
B
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Glenn Beck | American conservative political commentator | [4] |
Susan Block | American sexologist, author, filmmaker, therapist, cable TV talk show host and cultural commentator | [5] |
Richard Branson | English businessman, investor and founder of Virgin Group | [6] |
David Byrne | Scottish musician, and a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads | [7] | |
C
D
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Tony Danza | American actor | [12] |
John C. Dvorak | American columnist and broadcaster in the areas of technology and computing | [13] |
Rob Dyrdek | American professional skateboarder, actor, entrepreneur, producer, and reality TV star. | [14] | |
F
G
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Shaenon K. Garrity | American webcomics writer, artist and creator of Narbonic | [17] |
Jim Goad | American author and publisher | [18] |
Kathy Griffin | American actress, comedian, writer, producer and television host | [19] |
Jonathan Groff | American actor | [20] | |
H
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Tom Hanks | Actor | |
George Harrison | English musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as a member of The Beatles | [21] |
Andre Hensley | Third President of the Universal Life Church | [22] |
Kirby J. Hensley | Founder of the Universal Life Church | [23] |
Lida Hensley | Second President of the Universal Life Church | [24] |
Jesse Hughes | American singer, musician and multi-instrumentalist. Frontman of the rock band Eagles of Death Metal. | [25] | |
J
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Jesse James | American television personality and former CEO of Austin, Texas-based Austin Speed Shop | [26] |
Lindsay Jones | Voice actor, Achievement Hunter and on-screen personality at Rooster Teeth | [27] |
Dwayne Johnson | Actor and former professional wrestler | | |
K
L
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Lady Gaga | American singer and songwriter | |
Leo Laporte | American technology broadcaster, author and entrepreneur | |
John Lennon | English musician, singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founding member of the rock band The Beatles | |
Courtney Love | American alternative rock singer, songwriter, musician, actress, visual artist, and widow of Kurt Cobain | [30] | |
M
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
Paul McCartney | English singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer who gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles | |
Fancy Ray McCloney | Stand-up comedian | [31] |
Ian McKellen | English actor | [32] |
Alanis Morissette | Singer | | |
N
O
P
R
S
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
John Scalzi | American science fiction author, online writer, and former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America | [44] |
Jason Segel | American actor and comedian | |
Kevin Smith | American screenwriter, actor, film producer, speaker and director, as well as popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur and podcaster | [45] |
Gus Sorola | Video producer, actor and podcaster with Rooster Teeth | [46] |
Ivan Stang | American writer, filmmaker and broadcaster, and Sacred Scribe with the Church of the SubGenius | [47] |
Ringo Starr | English drummer, singer, songwriter and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for The Beatles | |
Mink Stole | Actress | [48] [49] |
Vermin Supreme | American performance artist and activist | [50] |
Ron Suresha | American author and activist | [51] | |
T
Name | Known for | Citations |
---|
George Takei | American actor, director, author, and activist | |
Mickey Thomas | American singer for Starship | [52] | |
W
Notes and References
- Web site: Celebrities Who Are Ordained: Adele. November 18, 2022.
- Web site: Village People: Vegas Wedding Officiated by Group Members. Hallett. Stephanie. . November 12, 2011. August 4, 2012.
- Book: Hensley, Kirby J.. The Buffer Zone. Universal Life Church. 1986. B00071NQX0.
- News: Ari Karpel . Elvis Has Left the Chapel . December 10, 2010 . . August 19, 2015 . January 30, 2013 . https://archive.today/20130130142706/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/fashion/weddings/12FIELD.html?_r=0 . live .
- Web site: Eros Day Wedding Orgy . Block . Susan . January 10, 2006 . Dr. Susan Block . en . January 1, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180903114820/https://drsusanblock.com/eros-day-wedding-orgy . September 3, 2018 . dead .
- Web site: Sir Richard Branson To Conduct Wedding On SFO-LAS Flight... And Then… . October 10, 2007 . AERO News . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224033507/http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=0dfe492e-8f7f-4226-baaf-6543f54570fb . February 24, 2012 . dead .
- Web site: 10.30.10: By the Power Vested In Me . Byrne . David . October 3, 2010 . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110919070357/http://journal.davidbyrne.com/2010/10/103010-by-the-power-vested-in-me.html . September 19, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Cyd Charisse (1922-2008). September 16, 2015. The Final Curtain Call.... January 2, 2016.
- Web site: Inside the Universal Life Church, the internet's one true religion . Sankin . Aaron . The Week . New York . December 30, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151230210014/http://theweek.com/articles/536587/inside-universal-life-church-internets-true-religion . April 3, 2015 . November 16, 2015 . dead.
- Web site: The Hot Seat: Bryan Cranston. Halle. Howard. March 4, 2009. TimeOut. January 5, 2016.
- Web site: 12 Celebrities Who Have Officiated Weddings. Cellania. Miss. July 20, 2016. mental_floss. en. October 26, 2016.
- Web site: Tony Danza: Shut Up About God Already!!. Archibold. Patrick. November 17, 2010. Creative Minority Report. en. January 2, 2016.
- Web site: Episode 121. November 12, 2007. MP3. AOL Radio/TWIT. July 30, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110810101122/http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/twit/TWiT0121H.mp3. August 10, 2011. dead.
- Web site: Rob Dyrdek Becomes a Minister, Marries Sister on MTV's Fantasy Factory. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405231534/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9367144.htm . dead . April 5, 2012 . September 27, 2015. PRweb . April 3, 2012.
- Web site: Mannion . Connor . So Why Exactly Does Joe Exotic Have A Priest Outfit? . Oxygen Official Site . Oxygen Media LLC . 4 May 2020 . 27 March 2020.
- News: Brownie . Marie . Joan Rivers officiates gay wedding... at her book signing . 20 May 2020 . www.christiantoday.com . Christian Today . en.
- Web site: Narbonic Director's Cut . Garrity . Shaenon . Shaenon Garrity . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927233941/http://www.webcomicsnation.com/shaenongarrity/narbonic_plus/series.php?view=archive&chapter=16982 . September 27, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Let Me Perform Your Gay Wedding. March 29, 2014 . Thought Catalog. March 31, 2018.
- Web site: No joke: NYC couple wed by Kathy Griffin . March 10, 2008 . USA Today . January 2, 2016 . December 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218165109/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/2008-03-10-9439516_x.htm . dead .
- Web site: A Broadway Star Gets Married on Her Day Off . May 10, 2024 . New York Times . May 10, 2024.
- News: Celebrities Among Those Applying for ULC Ordinations. March 21, 2009. The Washington Post. en. January 2, 2016.
- Web site: Universal Life Church Still Churning Out Ministers. Beliefnet. Lisa. Millegan. March 16, 2008.
- Web site: Jesus saves: Become a minister, save on taxes. April 17, 2011. CBS. February 7, 2016.
- Web site: President/Founder . . July 30, 2011 . Modesto, California . https://web.archive.org/web/20111003172024/http://www.ulchq.com/founder.htm . October 3, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: 2013-04-16 . Jesse Hughes (Boots Electric), Leader of Eagles of Death Metal Becomes an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church Dec 7, 2012 . 2023-05-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130416045436/http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/jesse-hughes-boots-electric-leader-of-eagles-of-death-metal-becomes-an-ordained-minister-with-the-universal-life-church-185833.htm . April 16, 2013 .
- Web site: Jesse James . Yahoo . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615095259/http://tv.yahoo.com/jesse-james/contributor/1253333/bio . June 15, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Jones . Lindsay . Thanks for the reminder that I have been an ordained minister for 8 years . Twitter . 25 December 2021 . https://archive.today/20211225202033/https://twitter.com/iamlindsayjones/status/1144442571961327616 . 25 December 2021 . en . 17 June 2019.
- Web site: John Krasinski and The Office Cast Reunite to Recreate Show's Wedding Dance for Fan's Virtual Nuptial. PEOPLE.com.
- Marriage, Vegas Style: Asher and Tsiliana. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. June 13, 2006. 4.2.
- Web site: Out-of-the-ordinary ordinations. Nowicki. Sue. March 28, 2009. Columbia Daily Tribune. en. January 2, 2016.
- News: Bream . Jon . 2020-03-27 . Twin Cities TV celeb Fancy Ray celebrates his debut album, 'The Best Looking Man in Comedy' . . Minneapolis-St.Paul . May 15, 2020 .
- Web site: Sir Ian McKellen to Marry Sir Patrick Stewart. No, Not like That . Rothman . Lily . March 19, 2013 . . en . December 2, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002056/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/03/19/sir-ian-mckellen-to-marry-sir-patrick-stewart-no-not-like-that/ . March 4, 2016 . dead .
- Web site: Atheist dad ready for date at top court . Lucas . Greg . March 22, 2004 . San Francisco Chronicle . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120416081121/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/22/MNG7E5P3GG1.DTL . April 16, 2012 . dead .
- News: Patrick Abner and Thomas Roberts. Jacob. Bernstein. The New York Times. October 5, 2012. October 5, 2012.
- Web site: Queen Witch Stevie Nicks Officiated a Wedding This Weekend. jezebel.com. Madeleine Davies. December 30, 2013.
- News: Conan O'Brien Ordained With Universal Life Church to Perform Gay Marriage. https://web.archive.org/web/20111105232857/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/11/prweb8933576.htm. dead. November 5, 2011. PRWeb. November 3, 2011. October 4, 2013.
- Web site: Conan O'Brien officiates gay wedding on talk show during New York visit . Kattalia. Kathryn. November 4, 2011. Daily News. January 2, 2016. New York.
- 'Need a Minister? How About Your Brother?': The Universal Life Church between Religion and Non-Religion. Secularism and Nonreligion. 4. Hoesly. Dusty. October 23, 2015. 10.5334/snr.be. free.
- Web site: Mike Park . Park . Mike . Mike Park . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719190203/http://www.mikeparkmusic.com/booking.php . July 19, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: MatPat on Twitter. Patrick. Matthew. October 24, 2016. Twitter. en. November 16, 2016.
- Web site: Jeff Probst. US Weekly. January 2, 2016.
- News: Reinsdorf's Little Secret: Even Enemies Like Him . Chass . Murray . October 22, 2005 . New York Times . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150210194819/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/22/sports/baseball/22chass.html . February 10, 2015 . dead .
- The Church of the SubGenius (Entry 222.AC1605). 2019-07-18. Omnibus!. Ken. Jennings. Ken Jennings. John. Roderick. John Roderick (musician). HowStuffWorks. 2019-07-18. 47 . en.
- Web site: Various and Sundry, 2/23/09 . Scalzi . John . February 23, 2009 . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111006040635/http://whatever.scalzi.com/2009/02/23/various-and-sundry-22309/ . October 6, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: SMarried by Kevin Smith . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110821065710/http://www.smodcastle.com/smarriages.html . August 21, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: DRUNK TANK #94. December 29, 2010. Rooster Teeth. July 30, 2011. https://archive.today/20120714085752/http://roosterteeth.com/podcast/episode.php?id=94. July 14, 2012. dead.
- Web site: Log: Stang on AOL "CenterStage" . November 13, 1995 . AOL . July 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607104454/http://www.subgenius.com/stang/X0021_Log__Stang_on_AOL_Ce.html . June 7, 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Do Re MiNK - Mink Stole's First CD . Kickstarter . 15 February 2020 . en . 27 March 2013.
- News: Sessa . Sam . Q&A; with Mink Stole . 15 February 2020 . . 8 May 2013.
- Web site: Weddings ' Vermin Supreme 2016 . Supreme . Vermin . Vermin Supreme . https://web.archive.org/web/20150529075007/https://verminsupreme2016.wordpress.com/weddings/ . May 29, 2015 . May 29, 2015 . dead .
- Web site: Ron J. Suresha . Ron Suresha . December 25, 2015.
- American Top 40
- April 4, 1987
- Book: Wallace
, Danny
. Danny Wallace (humourist). Yes man. Simon Spotlight Entertainment. June 6, 2006. 978-1-4169-1834-9.
- Web site: The Groom Reaper . Mead . Rebecca . March 26, 2007 . New Yorker . July 30, 2011 . June 6, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606234448/http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2007/03/26/070326ta_talk_mead . dead .
- Web site: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? GIRL GROUPS. January 21, 2013. Wonderwall. January 2, 2016.
- Web site:
SOUTHERN NIHILISM FRONT::
. 2011. Mike Williams. en. December 7, 2015. Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
- News: Here he goes again. September 18, 1981. The Courier. AP. 3B. August 2, 2012. Prescott, Ariz..