Love is all you have to give,

So give it freely while you live.

it is the essence of brotherhood,

And that is why it’s strong and good.

Love fills in all of the spaces.

Attracting and holding together all things,

An ultimate joy to all it brings.

Love once given is never really lost,

No matter in what direction it’s tossed.

Love continues down thru the ages,

And its work could fill many pages.

Love makes everything come to pass,

Whether to one, or to the mass.

–Dr. Don Grey, N.D.

I may legally perform all and any service performed by those of other denominations; the marriage ceremony is one such service. The state does not provide a marriage certificate with the marriage license. A beautiful Certificate of Marriage from the Universal Life Church will ever enhance the couple’s memories of the ceremony, and we offer these for use by all ministers.

There are no special legal requirements for ULC ministers; the only requirements they must fulfill are those that the state and county in which they reside sets, for ministers of all denominations; and these vary from state to state. To be legal, the marriage must be recorded. There are basically, two systems for recording a marriage. (These sections refer primarily to California. Ministers of other states should check their state Marriage Act for corresponding sections.)