These days, it seems like you can see just about anything on television. It isn't hard at all to gain access to television shows and movies heavy with language, sexual references, and violence. As a parent, this may be c ...

Category: Holidays and Observances Morality

Christmas is a time full of different traditions that have been a part of many of our lives for as long as we can remember. Some of them are traditions within our families, while others are traditions observed by the m ...

Category: Holidays and Observances Jesus Christ Spirituality Christianity Pagan

It's the season of giving, so many look for ways to give to those in need. Whether it's by donating money, items, or time, there are many things you can do to bless others during the holiday season. Sure, volunteering ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances Jesus Christ Christianity

Many people see Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. There are many reasons to be happy; it is a season of giving, spending time with family, and spreading cheer. However, it can be difficult to get into t ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances Spirituality Christianity

Since creatures all over the world are connected by a link to the sun overhead, it makes sense that societies throughout the world would celebrate the peak of the sun's apparent journey north during the course of the y ...

Category: Ceremonies Holidays and Observances Spirituality Pagan

Chinese New Year has somewhat mystical origins; it is based on the ancient lunar-solar calendar and is a time to honor heavenly deities and ancestors. Along with the general day off of work and traditions of feasting w ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Despite the fact that Christmas has traditionally been considered a Christian holiday, the fact is the version we collectively celebrate is actually a combination of the traditions of many different religions and cultu ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Christmas weddings are rather popular and there seems to be magic in the air this time of year. Many ULC ministers are happy to help beyond just officiating the wedding ceremony. If you will perform a wedding this C ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

There are a variety of holidays celebrated to remember the dead and as an interfaith minister of the ULC, you should explore their histories and the relationships between them. The holidays discussed here have influences ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

With Halloween fast approaching, we asked our ministers for their thoughts on the holiday. In particular, we asked our Wiccan ministers how they felt about the caricatures of witches with grotesque green faces that are s ...

Category: Holidays and Observances