I just got ordained as a minister. No, really. I went to the Universal Life Church’s website and got ordained. I’m in good company, it appears.
That means I can be an officiant at weddings. Each state has its own laws, and Maine allows ordained ministers to perform weddings.
It doesn’t mean I’ll be rushing out to advertise my services. Marrying people is not a lark. But it might make me a better person, thinking of myself as a minister. Anyone can register with the ULC, and people do it all the time.
Today I’m going to get some pots and dirt and plant some seeds. I’ve got some flower seeds and also some green onion and lettuce. I’ve had to wait because due to the cat, starting seeds indoors is a bad idea. He loves stems and digging in dirt, as I found out last year when I started several types of flowers in a tray. He was able to knock the clear plastic lid off and grab a bunch of the seedlings out, peat moss and all, while I was out. After a few times of sweeping up dirt off the floor, I ditched my plan and threw the whole mess out.
This year will be different: I’m gonna plant seeds of cool-weather plants and see how they do outside. In June, I’ll do some of the more delicate varieties, those that can’t take temps of 38 F at night, as we had last night. Yikes. Where’s the warm weather? We had a few nice days and now it’s in the 50’s again. Welcome to Maine, but in the summer, the temps can’t be beat. We get ocean breezes and lots of sun.
I’m still reading “Sperm Wars,” by the way. I have a lot going on, so I can only manage a little here and there. “The Game” has yet to arrive at the library, so I’m gonna call them and make sure it’s still on order, maybe I missed a notification or something with all the emails I’ve been getting lately.
Have a great day, and I bestow blessings upon you all!
Tags: Flowers, Reading, Universal Life Church
May 2, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Greetings from the left-coast!
As a fellow minister, I’d like to congratulate you and welcome you to the ULC. I agree there are some famous members, but I think the real quality can be found in it’s regular (”public”) members. If you are interested, I suggest joining in on some of the conversations a the ULC Forum [http://www.ulc.net/forum/]; lot’s of good material, regardless of your (personal) beliefs.
Anyway, again, welcome! -MRC
May 2, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I am one of those famous members, no that sounds all wrong though my member is famous. I have married many couples, I don’t think they are legal but hey I got paid.
May 2, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I was Revved at a different venue. So we are all Revs here, huh?
May 2, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Well, Michael C and witchypoo, I have discovered that the site I registered with is an offshoot of the original ULC. So I signed up for ordination with them too!