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  • ARE YOU NATURAL?

    Posted November 19, 2010 by Deleted Member

    WE HAVE POSTED THIS OPINION ELSEWHERE ON THIS SITE BUT ARE POSTING IT HERE ALSO AS THE CONTENT AND OUR NEED TO POST IT GREATLY SADDENS US.  WE DO HOPE THAT YOU WILL READ THIS CAREFULLY AND ALSO PERUSE MR. ARCHER'S ORIGINAL BLOG SO THAT YOU MAY, IN ALL FAIRNESS, HEAR AND SEE THE CONTEXT OUT OF W...

  • Homegrown Future

    Posted November 18, 2010 by Anthony Archer

    There are three essential schools in society: (1) The school of Home where parents are the teachers in the nuclear family. (2) The school of learned Academia where prepared educators are the teachers in a multi-home, social prep-school/training environment. (3) The school of Art and Religion, which ...

  • Why are you here?

    Posted November 18, 2010 by Earnest "Cooper"

    Hey everyone.  I'm actually a student at Utah State University.  I'm doing a Religious Exploration project for one of my religion classes.  Ultimately I have to answer the question "so What"?  Why did we choose this route as People of faith?  I would love to be able to get p...

  • WHEN OPINIONS BECOME HARMFUL ACTION

    Posted November 18, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Respect is by nature non-discriminatory and requires acceptance of others as Children of the Same Universe that is Diverse. There is one principle that solves the social dilemnas quite effectively it seems and that is to focus on our common ground which is that respect for ALL LIFE as sacred means w...

  • Don't ignore the plights of others...

    Posted November 17, 2010 by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak

    You know, a lot of people dismiss Pink Floyd as a 60's/70's psychedelic band.  Non-fans tend to, anyway.  But they did grow into addressing larger interpersonal and real-life issues (Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Momentary Lapse of Reason, and Division Bell) in the...

  • I am...Druid

    Posted November 17, 2010 by Rev. Druid Jason Griffith / | \

    My name is Jason, and I am a former Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps.  I was raised attending Southern Baptist Churches.  As a little boy I had so many questions for those in charge of the church.  So much so that I was labeled as an annoyance for being too curious and then ...

  • MAN-KIND

    Posted November 17, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Man-Kind? Second syll-a-bull K-I-N-D. Without K-I-N-D, no man left !   MNM

  • Saint Roch (Patron of Dogs)

    Posted November 16, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Dean And Rev. Barbara Rose

    Saint Roch, the Patron Saint of Dogs was born in France in 1295. As a young man he walked to Rome to help the victems of the Plague. While there, he too became ill and went into the forest at the edge of the city and prepared for his death. While praying, a dog came to him, brought him bread and hea...

  • LAND OF THE NOTHING'S FREE

    Posted November 16, 2010 by Deleted Member

    BACK & FORTH we banter about jobs, unemployment and taxes.  So what would be wrong with a common sense approach to rebuild the economy?  Let's say that we DON'T RAISE TAXES FOR ANYONE.  To do so already stresses out those who are employed and likely supporting those who are not a...

  • Looking for a Minister in Upstate NY to help build

    Posted November 15, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

    Looking for a Fellow Minister in the Upstate Ny Area who would like to help build The ULC of watertown ny Need a fellow Minister who is willing to help guide and assist me in the Growth of this church. some one who is willing to help perform marriages and make plans for services and sunday schools ...

  • LOST IN THE TRANSISTION

    Posted November 15, 2010 by Deleted Member

    TO ALL OUR FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS AT THE UNIVERSAL LIFE MONASTERY MINISTERS NETWORK: Tonight we received a response to a message which we had originally written to someone over one month ago.  In the process the intent and details of the original communication became quite confused as some ...

  • my sins on my path to enlightenment

    Posted November 15, 2010 by Dr Hillary Marek D.D.

     if you dont want to know the real me dont read any further this gets deep and real and if you want to keep thinking of me as lil miss soccer mom then read no further but i wont lie about who i am this is how i found god with out it i would have no testament to his glory for saving me. ...

  • IN A HURRY

    Posted November 14, 2010 by Deleted Member

    BILLBOARD ON A HIGHWAY READS: IF YOU KEEP USING MY NAME IN VAIN, I'LL MAKE RUSH HOUR LONGER.  - GOD

  • the biker

    Posted November 14, 2010 by Rev. Bill Hudson

    THE BIKER When you see us moving past you quickly: Don't take offense or think we're trying to "show off". Ninety five percent of the time, we're trying to get out of your blind spot or taking ourselves out of a potential dangerous situation that has evolved around us. Distancing ourselves...

  • CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED

    Posted November 13, 2010 by Deleted Member

    A few weeks back I wrote a blog just before Election Day about abstaining from voting.  Here I go again !  It's one thing to choose this option and another to be forced into accepting something which one was never given a chance to vote for.  It would have been nice to have a chance t...

  • A Glimpse at the Origin of Awareness

    Posted November 11, 2010 by George Arthur Lareau

    A Glimpse at the Origin of Awareness Awareness theory positions awareness as the first thing, which would probably make it God in religious terms. Assuming the existence of awareness makes it possible to explain everything after that. That assumption sets aside, however, the question of the origin ...

  • Absolutism and Marketing One's Beliefs

    Posted November 9, 2010 by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak

    I've been looking into an author's works on their web site.  It's really interesting, because the material that's expounding on the virtues of their book is full of unsubstantiated positives, absolute renditions of the content as meaningful, inspirational, life-changing, etc...

  • Outside the Box...

    Posted November 8, 2010 by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak

    In modern times, struggling against the orthodoxies of religion, science, and societal norms, people who view things at odd angles compared to other people are deemed to think "outside the box".  Said box is a metaphorical representation of said norms and dogmas.  This whole metaphor start...

  • SO EXCITED WE HAVE OUR NON PROFIT EIN NUMBER

    Posted November 8, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     thats right the federal goverment has issued us our EIN Number under non profit status thank you all for all your help we are slowly getting the move in the right direction. next to find a way to get the power turned on

  • So...It's You!

    Posted November 8, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

      So...It's You!   Exactly a week has passed since I attended a Get Motivated Seminar at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.  Can't say anything more but "WOW".  A whole day of amazing speakers and some truly noteworthy incidents are what brought me to this blog tod...

  • We sit and wait :)

    Posted November 8, 2010 by Rev. Terri Sas

    Sorry I haven't posted to many groups like I have wanted to.  I do check my messages and profile several times a day. We are awaiting the arrival of our new bundles of joy.  My dog Tinkerbell (chiweenie) is pregnant and is expecting to deliver any time now. We can't wait to see...

  • I'm Spiritual, but not religious?

    Posted November 7, 2010 by Rabbi Scott Goodman

    Being a Messianic Rabbi makes it difficult for me to convince someone that I am not religious and that I don’t care the most for organized religion. Yet, I know I am not alone. There are many other pastors who store little or no faith in religion and who look suspiciously at religi...

  • The Glory of the Sabbath

    Posted November 7, 2010 by Rabbi Scott Goodman

    For much of my life I lived in an environment that hailed Sunday as the “Lord’s Day” and as the “Christian Sabbath”. It was all I knew at one time, and my goodly grandfather tried his earnest to establish Sunday as a holy day, forbidding playing and reading the funny papers (this was before the...

  • God Is So Good ! Share How He Blessed You Today.

    Posted November 6, 2010 by Rev. Randy Green

    We hear so much negitive things in the News and I thought it would be Good to hear something positive. God Blesses us in BIG Ways and in small Ways. With "Thanksgiving " coming up, I thought it would be nice to hear what Blessings You are Thankful for ? 

  • What Was, What Is, And What May Be

    Posted November 6, 2010 by Mark Robinson

         Of late, I have been dealt a challenge by the Allmighty, namely, a crisis of faith.  Not on my part, but,rather, on the part of my mother--who does not officially recognize my capacity as a priest of God.  And while she is doubtful concerning my--ability, I suppose...

  • A PIECE OF WHITE PAPER

    Posted November 6, 2010 by BAYLEN CLARKE

      An introduction to the power of the word. This is a short dissertation to my upcoming book programing They did not stop slavery they just open the door to willing participants. With the pledge of freedom for all men. And funding by the friends. Wanting and dying for a small wage they st...

  • My Beliefs

    Posted November 6, 2010 by Rev. Terri Sas

    Good Morning everyone......... I wanted to jump on here and put up a quick little blog.  I am very strong on my feelings and beliefs that everyone should be allowed to marry and be happy. By this I mean, If you are with the same sex you should be allowed to marry in the United States. This is...

  • New To Blogging

    Posted November 5, 2010 by Rev. Terri Sas

    Well, I have always wanted to do a blog... I guess this would be a good place to start.   I am not sure how to do one... so I will just do what I have read on other blogs... My name is Terri Lynn Kolajajck- Sas. I am a single mother to 3 teens and am disabled. I am new to the Monastery. I h...

  • Thou Shalt Kill?

    Posted November 5, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Her name is Mary.  She killed her husband.  Her husband was a preacher.  She says he abused her for years and she just had enough.  She served time in prison and recently made a statement to other women in her position pleading with them to seek help before resorting to such dras...

  • God's Plan for Individuals...

    Posted November 5, 2010 by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak

    So...  I'm 39, pushing 40 in March.  And honestly...although largely due to some handicaps I've had since I was five, I haven't done anything important with my life.  It's just one long, daunting struggle to eke out survival, and take what downtime I can between mo...

  • Present location of lost Tribes of Israel

    Posted November 4, 2010 by Geo Meyer

    Lost Tribes of Israel Location               Gen.48: 14,15,16;      "Israel streched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's h...

  • TRUTH ABOUT GOD

    Posted November 4, 2010 by Geo Meyer

    YAHWEH IS YESU  “When GOD (HEB. to ENG.:  ‘LHYM,’ that is, El-o-heem’, The Supreme GOD), Strongs# 430, appeared to Moses at Mt. Horeb (EX. 3:1), HE proclaimed HIS Name as ‘YHWH’ (EX. 3:15), which means: The self-existant, or Eternal GOD, Strongs# 3068. This was to be HIS Name for...

  • BRAKE FOR MOOSE, Keeper of the Wisdom of Stones

    Posted November 4, 2010 by Deleted Member

      Recently, while in meditation and prayer, I asked Creator to show me the Spirit Guide of my husband. Later that same day I had a vision of my husband in a chair and his head turned into a moose with antlers. When the postal mail arrived it included a mailing from an anima...

  • Same Sex Marriage

    Posted November 3, 2010 by Rev. Barbara Woods

    We had an election yesturday in Davenport Iowa to elect new city officials and such. The govenor who won is against same sex marriages and is planning on having the law changed. As of now same sex couples can marry in Iowa, I have performed quite a few so far. I have several friends that are in same...

  • Peculiar People

    Posted November 2, 2010 by Geo Meyer

    A Peculiar People Indeed.  Truth from the beginning with Abraham; Gen 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Gen 17:8 And I will give unto thee, and...

  • AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & ACCOMODATION FOR ALL

    Posted November 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    TODAY IS ELECTION DAY.  Today many will go to the polls to spend their ONE VOTE.  When those votes are counted and the polls close what we do afterwards counts just as much as what we did in the voting booth. In her book, Earth Medicine, Jamie Sams, Native American writer summarizes ...

  • "The Exegesis," by Elder Olson

    Posted November 1, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Catherine Cantrell, MS, M.Ed., Ph.D.

    Nothing is lost; be still; the universe is honest Time, like the sea, gives all back in the end, But only in its own way, on its own conditions: Empires as grains of sand, force as coal, Mountains as pebbles. Be still; be still, I say; You were never the water, only a wave; Not substance, but...

  • Reconciling Multiple Faiths

    Posted November 1, 2010 by The Rt. Rev. Mark Luljak

    There are a lot of religions out there.  We have thirteen major ones represented in the ULC logo image alone, and those are just a handful of the current major accepted beliefs.  So the question for any (possibly would-be) believer is begged, "How do I know I've picked the right diety...

  • SEE THE LIGHT

    Posted October 31, 2010 by Deleted Member

    "As we let our OWN LIGHT shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.  As we are LIBERATED from our own fear  our very presence automatically liberates others. " ~ Marianne Williamson ~   " In the same way, let your light shine before ...

  • Rest peacefully Mark, 10/30/10

    Posted October 31, 2010 by Reverend Scott J Politano

      In life, many will appear and disappear. Some for a short while and some forever. While  here, we may not cherish what we truly have, a place has been etched into our memories and hearts forever. Its what you do with the time you shared that's important. The memories that you ...

  • ABSTAINING FROM VOTING

    Posted October 30, 2010 by Deleted Member

    FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME I have chosen not to vote in an election.  Why?  Because politicians have been sending my husband invitations to vote and not me.  Because politicians have created jobs for my husband and not me.  I have not been able to find a full-time job fo...

  • Birthday Wish

    Posted October 30, 2010 by Rev. Barbara Woods

    Hello I felt that need to share this with you all as well. I am reaching 30 in just a few weeks and my birthday wish is to help with research and education for cancer. http://birthdays.causes.com/wishes/74627 You can go to this link to access more information. My birthday wish is not to recieve...

  • Helping someone pass over

    Posted October 30, 2010 by Cheryl Salerno

    Here is an article I wrote for those of us who assist departing souls in their final hour on earth:   Doula of Death & Dying How to Be of Invaluable Aid to Someone Passing Over     “She had a good death,” Marci said of her mother’s passing. “All of the children were there wh...

  • What do I really believe about blessing?

    Posted October 29, 2010 by Pastor Timothy Harris

        Take a few min. and think about the questions I have here for you. Then give me some of your thoughts. These are some of the things I am going to be addressing in my weekly Bibles Studies online watch for my web site. 1.     Growing up, did your family ...

  • God works in mysterious ways...!!

    Posted October 29, 2010 by Reverend Scott J Politano

    Tonight I was driving an 18 wheeler in Gordonsville, Va when I happened upon a traffic circle. I missed the "TRUCK ROUTE" sign and took the next exit off the circle. The first sign I saw read "NO TRUCKS ALLOWED" with a big circle and a line thru it. I prayed aloud " Oh lord, where am I going to be a...

  • Teenagers - A Lesson in Patience, Humility and The Love of God

    Posted October 29, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

    Earlier this year, May to be exact, I began to mentor the 17 year old son of a friend.  He's had his ups and downs, a little trouble brought on by fear and the need to protect himself, and 2 years later, a clean record, but not a physical school willing to embrace him and give him a fresh ...

  • ALL MY PEOPLE

    Posted October 29, 2010 by Deleted Member

    We as Native Americans have evolved like every tribe on the planet by synthesizing with others either by choice, necessity or climate change.  A long time before Europeans officially set foot on the soil of this continent Native American tribes (500+) were adapting by borrowing with & blend...

  • I KNOW (For the LGBT Youth who are considering suicide)

    Posted October 28, 2010 by Minister Beverly Williams

    I know. I know that you’re tired Of putting up the front and Hiding behind a representative Of your true self A slave with no emancipation in sight You’d gladly risk the possible infection Of cutting off your own foot To be you Just. Be. YOU. But you can’t. Baby, I know. I know what...

  • Doing GOD'S will......

    Posted October 28, 2010 by Minister Beverly Williams

        ARE WE REALLY DOING GOD'S WILL??????? There are several aspects or dimensions of God’s will revealed in Holy Scripture: • God’s Sovereign Will: (Prov. 16:33; 21:1; Dan. 4:35; Rom. 11:33-36; Eph. 1:11) God’s Word teaches that He has a sovereign plan for the every thing that happen...

  • The ‘Balance’ vs. humankind….

    Posted October 28, 2010 by Pastor Allan Dahl

    When I look at the world from outside ‘the box’, I see 2 different types of forces. The first, we’ll call “The Balance”. It is an ecosystem consisting of natural energy, and of the Gaia (the super organism of Earth). The trees and plants, mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, etc.; live within the bal...

  • Check out my Blogspot

    Posted October 27, 2010 by Rev. Brandon Hodson

    Http://www/ulcsd.blogspot.com   Here you will find all the updates...ect from my ministry!   Rev Hodson 

  • Bless the HEMP

    Posted October 26, 2010 by Sheree Krider

    A PRAYER TO OUR CREATOR WE COME TOGETHER TODAY TO PRAISE YOUR ALMIGHTY GIFTS TO US... YOU HAVE GIVEN US LIGHT FOR WARMTH, MEADOWS OF FRESH FLOWERS, AND NATURAL HERBS,TO KEEP US HEALTHY, YOU GAVE US DARK TO SLEEP AND TO REST OUR WEARY HEARTS AND MINDS FOR ANOTHER DAY, YOU GAVE US B...

  • I think Ive found a new way to express my belief's...

    Posted October 26, 2010 by Sheree Krider

    I was born and raised Roman Catholic .... However, my way of thinking never quite measured up to the strict Catholic Doctrine. I always question authority... I have always questioned everything in my life.....Religion being one of the biggest ... The first of my "questions" on religion that I rem...

  • When is the last time? Reaping what we sow

    Posted October 26, 2010 by Kevin Johnson

    When is the last time you sat down to write someone a letter? No, I do not mean an email, or a 'business' email to communicate for some reason. Truly, to sit down and write a letter to a family member or a friend, even an acquaintance whom you would like to spend more time getting to kno...

  • WHATS GOING WRONG IN AMERICA

    Posted October 26, 2010 by REV.DOMENIC DAVINO

    KNOW OF DAYS AMERICA IS GOING DOWN THE DRAIN QUICK+YOU HAVE A WORLD SHIFTING ON ITS AXES SOON,WAR ,EARTHQUAKES,POOR PEOPLE NOT TRYING TO CHANGE .AND PROTEST EVERY WERE ELSE BUT THE US.THE FRENCH ARE PROTESTING FOR THERE RIGHTS.WHAT HAPPENED TPO THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA DOING THE SAME .HERE IS JUST A FE...

  • I Have Been Changed For Good

    Posted October 23, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

     In the summer of 1972, I made a choice.  It's not necessarily one, that at the time, my mother and father were thrilled with, but I made it.  I made the choice to walk away from an incredible scholarship to the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.  I wanted to be...

  • ULC of Watertown NY site UP and Running

    Posted October 23, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     http://ulcofwatertownny.yolasite.com/   cheak it out tell me what you all think please and thank you god bless

  • ULC website as well as Possible Place finally

    Posted October 21, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     Well today on my walk around town i ran into a old friend who happens to own the Downtown Paddock Arcade. now the Paddock Arcade is the oldest covered mall in the United States. and its very hard to get office space or store fronts in there. well as i was telling my friend about the ULC and ...

  • The truth

    Posted October 21, 2010 by Rev. (Raven) Edward David Heath II of The House Of Blue Feathers

    As it seames many who claim religion such as Christanity are faulse folowers of there claimed faith... beleive it it's true if you look at the evedence... Almost every faith agrees that we should be fair & compasonate to one another but outside of church doors we bucker, lie, steal, chee...

  • Conflict

    Posted October 19, 2010 by Rev. Benjamin Whitaker

            I've noticed, lately, that I am becoming more and more conflicted with the human race as a whole.  It's different with individual people, I either like them or I don't, but people in general?  That's a whole different ballgame.  ...

  • The Resurrected Life 101

    Posted October 18, 2010 by Keisha Merchant

      Keisha, what is the resurrected life?  In the beginning God created man and woman, female and male.  In this sense, I have learned through biology that Kingdoms, Phyllam, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, have been organisms that we can see with the naked eye and those we canno...

  • The Violent Peacemakers and The Prisoner's Life

    Posted October 18, 2010 by Keisha Merchant

      Keisha, how do you feel about the prison system?    I feel the criminal system is still in the dark ages and cave man days.  It as ran rapid with money, and the police officers that protect the weak and innocent die, like God’s true prophets, and the ones that corrupt the sy...

  • I lit a candle for my mother today...

    Posted October 13, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

    I lit a candle for my mother today. She was a light in my life that will never go out. Miss you, Mom.

  • Coming Out the Closet, Gay Marriages

    Posted October 13, 2010 by Keisha Merchant

      Coming Out the Closet                 Today’s chat is about a personal reflection after a peer asked me a question.  Keisha, are you for gay marriages?  Now here is my answer, publically this is a reflectio...

  • Regarding a rogue minister & his actions.

    Posted October 13, 2010 by Ron Goodright

    One has to stand up & fight sometimes... A lot of ULC ministries & ministers are having issues with this rogue minister... The group I am with on facebook - Backlash - we are documenting as many incidences as possible so people can see this rogue ministers activities for what they are ...

  • Oct. 23, " Make a Differance Day"

    Posted October 13, 2010 by Rev. Randy Green

    October 23rd  "Make a Differance Day"   This is a day for people to come togather to make a differance in Our Communities.  To volunteer and do something good for someone else.  It does nt have to be a big commitment.  Someone might be having a bad day, A kind word and ...

  • The marketing collaterals seems and substance

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Brian Schug

    Marketing collaterals will not just be high decibel enough to be read. They need to in reality manage to scream! While most business marketing collaterals like print in china for the brochures whisper, you could make them excessive enough to be experienced by your target clients. A handful of colla...

  • Why is it so hard to belive that someone can change.

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Pastor Timothy Harris

     I get asked almost everyday " Your a Minister " . Yes I have done things in the past that will make it hard to belive. But I look at everything that I used to do and I can use that to help others that might be in my past. Where I thought that I had it all only to find that I really had nothing...

  • OUR DAY OF THE NEW RACE: October 12th

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Deleted Member

    OUR FAMILY is multiracial, multilingual and multicultural.  ON OCTOBER 12 WE CELEBRATE:  EL DIA DE LA RAZA NUEVA. We know that it is possible to synthesize all contributions that each culture has to offer in the human family without being destructive.  HERE'S TO CELEBRATING&#...

  • Preparations

    Posted October 12, 2010 by Joshua Howie

    Well, I have a lot of work to do today.  Tomorrow I perform a wedding ceremony for my cousin and his fiance.  Wish me well!

  • Columbus Day

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Bishop Roger Mansfield, D.Div., D.PC., OSM

     To all my native brothers and sisters, I too mourn this day in which our language, culture, history and spirituality were taken and beaten out of us to make us "civilized and white".  We are on the mend but must keep the old traditions alive or they will die as some of the nations of tur...

  • ERASERS

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Fr. Leslie & I have noticed that there seem to be mysterious erasers appearing recently which have removed several of our comments during the past week.  If people find our comments offensive for some reason we would appreciate knowing why they have been removed.  It is unlawful to rem...

  • Poop Cookies and Wonder Dog

    Posted October 11, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

     It would seem that my cute little four legged kid took over writing for me for a couple of days.  Apparently, he does a pretty good job.  So, I thought now that he has introduced himself to all of you, that you might enjoy his "real" story from my perspective as mom and the Alpha in ...

  • Ready --> Set --> Manifest!!

    Posted October 10, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

    Ready --> Set --> Manifest!!   Manifestation = the art of creation. We all co-create our own lives, with every thought, every action, reaction, and intention. Where we stand in this minute is the sum of every decision we have made so far along our path. A lot of people have troub...

  • Love Energy

    Posted October 9, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

    Love is the strongest force in the Universe. It is our essence, our natural rhythm, and our purpose. Our natural state of being is one of Love and wonder: when children are brought into the world, they are innocent, and Love everyone and everything without question. It is not until the adult...

  • Inspired by Disney...

    Posted October 9, 2010 by Kathaleen Groomes

      The inspiration for this blog came to me while watching Disney's “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” with my children. It made me reflect upon the many movies that touch on New Age thought. Healing crystals, love energy, lost civilizations, the divine feminine energy; the list goes on. I...

  • Do you have control of your Monastery FB page?

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Ron Goodright

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seattle-WA/Universal-Life-Church-Monastery/152452528747 Have you at Monastery here got control of this facebook page?????? If you do NOT have control of this page you need to contact facebook & take it back... Ron...

  • Happines is one Smile Away

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    And so it is and so is Laughter.  Try it.  Make eye contact and smile.  You will have a happy day.  So let's comment on the results.

  • FIRE, FIRE: Chicago 1871

    Posted October 8, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Today marks the beginning of FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (Oct. 8-14, 2010) commemorating the GREAT CHICAGO FIRE of 1871 which left over 100,000 homeless, killed hundreds and burned much of the real estate in the city.   With wooden bridges and wooden structures the fire spread rapidly and panic s...

  • BLOCKING AND REPORTING

    Posted October 7, 2010 by Deleted Member

    GENERAL REMINDER:  When you receive any message on or off site that relates to your membership here or is of an offensive or repugnant nature here are several ways in which you can deal with it.  Remember that you have rights IF you stand up for them.  There are ways to do so.  T...

  • did any one else get another email

    Posted October 7, 2010 by Rev. Robert Russell

     yesterday i recived an email from the rouge minister.......those of you that have bein fallowing this story by now.....know who he is......and in this email it stated a bunch of claims but one that really stuck with me.....his clam was that the monastery was nothing more than a store house.......

  • Typical Thick Stick Analysis

    Posted October 6, 2010 by Brian Schug

      The following are the typical thick stick analysis for the china printing. You can learn something from it I am sure. The first: gear wheel thick stick. Trouble phenomenon: the whole cover has the thick sticks and the regular one is the ink thick sticks. The reason: the make and installatio...

  • Seeking Advice

    Posted October 6, 2010 by Rev. Stephen Gosciniak

    Hello all. I am newly ordained here in Pennsylvania. I am looging for advice from other Pa Ministers (Spec Carbon County) on who I contact in Jim Thorpe and what documentation they require to be approved to perform weddings. Apparently the people at the country offices can't seem to point me in...

  • My Life As A Dog by Skyler A.

    Posted October 5, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

      Yep, that's me up there in that picture!  I gave Mom the day off and I'm writing this blog today and it's all about what it would be like for you to be my size, less than a foot off the ground and experience the world around you like me - a lovable pint-sized pup.  A...

  • That Button Nose and Little Bow Mouth

    Posted October 5, 2010 by Kaye Andrews

      MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010   That Button Nose and Little Bow Mouth   Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I became parents for the first time.  It was an expected moment that we had 8 hours to prepare for, literally.  We were "next in line" for an adopti...

  • looking for supplies

    Posted October 4, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     with the hopes of starting a solid church i was wondering if any one had ideas on places to find certain items such as bibles in bulk or ideas of stuff i should have on hand. thank you in advance   Rev. Michael Rivera ULC of Watertown   revmichaelrivera@gmail.com

  • FINDING YOUR WAY

    Posted October 3, 2010 by Deleted Member

     FINDING YOUR WAY Recently in my job as a Social Worker, on my way to a visit with a client in their home, I encountered one of the most frustrating things which a visually impaired or blind person can experience. Prior to this visit, I made the usual preparations, remembering the t...

  • THE TRANSITUS (DEATH) OF SAINT FRANCIS

    Posted October 3, 2010 by Brother Joe Speranzella

    THE TRANSITUS (DEATH) OF SAINT FRANCIS Saint Francis died just after sunset on October 3. He recited Psalm 142 and, during the closing verse, he died. This event is solemnly recalled each year by Franciscans to honor their holy Father's entrance into joy. May your day be blessed with peace, ...

  • Do What Works

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    Does it not make sense to Do What Works and implement the positives?  For instance,  the Modesto Network has two key elements.  The first, is a Photo ID and the second, New visualy attractive Ordination and Title Certificates.  It's simple you Do What Works.  Due to the...

  • THE RIGHT THING: Stand up for Truth

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH.  If anyone threatens you for telling the truth BE ASSURED THAT GOD WILL PROTECT YOU. We have received threats before.  Each time JUSTICE PREVAILED.  Each time GOD WAS WITH US. Tonight Father Leslie & I attended a function in our neighborhood.  Right ...

  • Planning a Meet n greet Next Sunday for services in Watertown NY

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Michael Rivera

     Im planing a meet and Greet sunday the 10th in watertown Ny at Thompson Park. if any one else is available and would like to come please feel free to contact me

  • ORDINATIONS VALID

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    We received the following from HQ on the matter of ordinations: " Thanks, rest assured his allegations are false and your ordination is valid.  [Please] forward any emails he has sent to ulcmonastery@gmail.com?  Thank you.  If you wish to send additional comments or informatio...

  • Back On Line

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Sir Patrick Shinkle

    Yes, I am back on line.  I have missed the interactions of of the many that have contributed so much.  Sadly,  all the comments and sharing can no longer be viewed and read.  Somehow, they have all been deleted and cannot be found and all that remains are the Titles of Blogs and ...

  • DO YOU 'GREE?

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Deleted Member

    GREED and AGREEMENT are 2 different things.   GREED is ownership by ONE.   AGREEMENT is ownership by ALL.  ~ Mother Nanhi ~ 10-2-2010 

  • The Word...

    Posted October 2, 2010 by Rev. Dr. David M. Glenn D.D

    Then these words came from the cloud, "This is my Son, my Chosen one, listen to him." Lk 9:35

  • The Passion of Forgiveness

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Charles Lee, Jr

    Who knew? Even in hind-sight, who would have guessed one man's legend; one man's myth; one man's magic with the hearts and minds of those in Biblical History, would have come into new knowledge and understanding of the health benefits of intagible medicines like "hope", "fa...

  • Passover

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Rev. Ronald Parker

    NIV  and some help  Exodus 12:1-17    1 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt,    2 "This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year.      the first not only in order but in estimation. It had formerly been the se...

  • SKIN CELLS BECOME STEM CELLS: A Miracle Discovery!

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Deleted Member

    Breaking News Alert: Scientists overcome hurdles to stem cell alternatives September 30, 2010 12:08:01 PM ---------------------------------------- Scientists reported Thursday they had developed a technique that can quickly convert ordinary skin cells into cells that are virtually identical to...

  • Prayer to our Father

    Posted October 1, 2010 by Garry Sprigg

      Prayer to our Father Our Father who is innocent and pure, Holy is your name. May Love be seen as all that is. May earth be seen as Heaven is. Nourish this day with your bountiful supply, and allow us to receive as we give that right to others. Restore us from the perils of illusion, an...

  • What is Earth Based Judaism?

    Posted September 30, 2010 by Elisheva Sterling

     A lot of people have asked me what "Earth Based Judaism" means. The fact of the matter is, like lots of things in the Jewish world, it can mean different things to different people. (Stick two Jews in a room with one question for one answer and they'll come out with at least three answers...