The Universal Life Church was founded on a single unifying belief: that we are all children of the same universe. Stemming from this motto are two basic tenets the ULC asks every minister to abide by:
1. Do only that which is right.
2. Every person is free to practice their religion however they choose, so long as they don’t violate the rights or freedoms of others or the law. One of the core ten
ets of the Universal Life Church is to “do that which is right,” a responsibility we assign to all of our members when they join. But this is more than just a slogan – it’s a guiding light in the ULC’s efforts to be a force for good in the world. The Church has sought to actualize this philosophy in various ways, from its charitable giving projects to its extensive litigation efforts to secure the rights of its ministers. The belief that we are children of the same universe also goes hand in hand with the fight to secure social justice. For example, Get Ordained™ and ULC were on the forefront of the battle for marriage equality, supporting ministers in performing same-sex marriages long before the Supreme Court decision that officially legalized it nationwide. In fact, many of the first same-sex ceremonies officiated across the U.S. were performed by ULC ministers.
