Anti-Religion? Nah Call Me Rev. Frimpong
Emerald, I know you're probably gonna say I did this because you said i was anti-religion but check the date.... and their website. It's not a prank and yes, i'm legally allowed to perform marriage ceremonies. So when you're getting married, lemme know and i'll be there to bless it. Now how about calling me Rev. Frimpong?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is to confirm that FRED FRIMPONG [X XXXXX WAY LONDON N17 XXX UK has been ordained as a minister of the Universal Life Church, Modesto, California. Date of Ordination: 3/29/2002 by Kevin Andrews, Pastor www.ulc.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Rev. FRIMPONG, 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. If you move or change your name, please contact records@ulc.net to update your record. 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. If you have not already done so, you may subscribe to our FREE ULC Newsletter by sending ANY email to subscribe@ulc.net. You may also subscribe online at http://ulc.net/subscribe.htm Your submissions for publication are welcome! Email items for publication in the newsletter to news@ulc.net. We have an online discussion forum where ULC ministers meet to engage in fun and interesting communication. You are welcome to join in. You'll find it at http://ulconline.com/forum/ If you wish to post messages on the forum, you will first need to complete a brief registration. You will have the option at that time of listing yourself in the ULC Minister's Directory. Please note that only those who have asked to be listed in the directory are included (not all ministers). The directory enables ULC folks to find one another, and is also a useful resource for people looking for a ULC minister in their area to perform ministerial services. You will find directory at http://ulconline.com/directory/ It is not a piece of paper which makes you a minister. However, many people wish to have a certificate, wallet card, or other record of their status as a minister. Such items are particularly useful to those who wish to perform marriages. It can serve to reassure the bride and groom (or their parents!) of the legality of the marriage. Many ministers like to provide the couple with an authentic Universal Life Church Marriage Certificate for them to include among their wedding keepsakes. Others just want to have a professionally printed certificate as a permanent record of their ordination. With this in mind, we offer an assortment of Clergy Packages to help you get started quickly and easily in your ministry. These packages contain various documents, literature, and helps for various situations. Details on the contents of these packages follows at the end of this message. Please understand however, that you are not required or expected to purchase anything, and these items are not necessary for you to have an effective and meaningful ministry. To order one of these packages visit our web site: http://ulc.net/shop/ You may order using check or credit card online for quick delivery. You may use our online shopping cart to prepare your order, even if you prefer to mail your payment. At "checkout" you will have the option to print your order ready to mail. Or just write down your order number if you don't have a printer. Send all mail orders to: Universal Life Bookstore PO Box 1406 Woodland CA 95776-1406 Mini Clergy Package. $16.45 (California residents, $17.53) Includes tax and shipping* New Plastic Wallet credential with your name and ordination date printed right on it, ordination certificate, baptism certificate, introductory booklet about the ULC ministry, and forms for ordaining others. Shipped First Class*. Basic Clergy Package. $33.90 ($36.07 in California) Includes tax and shipping* In addition to above items, contains marriage certificate, affirmation of love certificate, renewal of marriage certificate, 2 baptism certificates and the Universal Textbook. A good basic package for officiating a wedding or other event. Shipped via Priority Mail* Complete Clergy Package $107.95 (California $115.20) Includes tax and shipping* Contains all items in Basic package, plus press pass, deluxe hardbound ministers manual ($30 value, and a must have for new ministers), choice of title, and Doctor of Divinity degree. (you may substitute Doctor of Metaphysics, Doctor of Motivation, or Doctor of the Universe). Also includes "The Buffer Zone", a fascinating scrapbook of ULC history. This box weighs about four pounds, and is shipped via Priority Mail*. * U.S. addresses only. Financial limitations should never be a barrier for those desiring to pursue a ministry. We are committed to making tools and resources available to those in need. You can download a printable credential from the web site at http://www.ulc.net/credential/ As the church grows into the new century, you will find more and more materials available on the Internet, so please check back on our site from time to time. May I suggest you bookmark it? DELIVERY: Under normal conditions, you may expect delivery within two weeks, though generally it is much sooner. Orders placed via the web site using credit card are shipped within two business days in most cases. If you have a special need for immediate delivery, be SURE to follow up with an email to sales@ulc.net. It is better to plan ahead, but I know from experience that life doesn't always schedule things according to that notion. Best wishes in your ministry! With warm regards, Kevin Andrews, Senior Pastor Universal Life Church Online www.ulc.net