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Re: Board of Bishops

About a year ago, we started what we call the Universal Life Church Board of Bishops, Brother Jerold Norris was elevated to the position of Lead Bishop. The founding Board of Bishops is to become a governing board similar to the Catholic Churches College of Cardinals, but in our case would be referred to as a College of Bishops. Each Board of Bishop member would be forever etched within the foundation and included within the archives of the Universal Life Church World Headquarters.

We did reach 100 Bishops, however only about twenty percent have taken there positions seriously. We even tried to get a vote together for the Provincial for both the Order of St Michael and Order of St Francis this past January, the Provincial would be the lead individual for these respective orders, but we could not get anywhere near the Board of Bishops together to as much as vote on such. We have established a ULC Minister's Network Group, exclusive to Board of Bishop Members precisely to get together to discuss such matters, but again to date 60% have failed to even join this group.

Folks we need as a Church this Governing Board of Bishops and I believe many just signed up to receive recognition and a certificate as a Board of Bishop member, but in doing so have neglected there underlying responsibilities of becoming a leader within the Universal Life Church. It is great to see your name as Bishop so and so on our Staff Page, but it is nothing but a hollow title if you are going to sit back and do nothing. We are not other Churches who sell or provide worthless titles, our titles are afforded to only those worthy of such a title. Wherefore, with Brother Jerold's cooperation we have no choice than to start weeding out those we feel do not live up to what is expected of them as a Board of Bishop Member and Pastor of one of our Charter Churches or Affiliate Congregations.

We want to do Press Releases on each and every one of our members of our Board of Bishops, to show the world we are a very real Church, a Church that should be spoke of in the same regard as any other legitimate Church or Religious Organization. We each are a reflection of the integrity of this institution and our legacy will be what we make of it. I want to be remembered as a doer, not as a fraud with a Minister Certificate or Bishop Title that hangs upon my wall just to impress others and no member of our Board of Bishops will be rememebered as just a fraud, at least during my tenure as President.

Wherefore effective immediately we are going to put out a major push to increase our Board of Bishops. To be included as a part thereof you must be a Minister in good standing and you must purchase a Bishop Title for $10 and a Church Charter or Congregational Affiliation for $50.00 per annum.

What do we expect from our Board of Bishops?

To join our Board of Bishop group on the ULC Minister's Network.

To actively work on building their own Church or Religious Affiliation.

To perhaps host a show on the ULC Radio Network.

To submit to us information on their activities to be released to the Press.

To keep their own respective blog or journal.

To be active on the Spiritual Network, Shoutlife, Google+, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook and others.

To vote on such items as choosing a new Provincial for the OSM or the OSF.

To produce videos or photo albums of various pilgrimages.

To frequently help support the ULC by purchasing ministry necessities such as Communion Hosts

To submit pictures and press releases of marriages performed.

To release articles about how your work is benefitting others and etc.

WE REALLY NEED folks who speak Spanish to step forward.

Nothing says you need to do all these things, but you need to be doing some of these things. We depend on you to lead by example. For existing Board of Bishop Members, for those doers please continue as you are, for those not doing or who are not keeping us informed of your activities, please do so or get started doing such ASAP.

For other Ministers looking to be a part of this very prestigious honor to be included on our Board of Bishops, simply order a Bishop Title and a Church Charter/Congregational Affiliation from our Ministry Supply Store, Simply CLICK HERE or go here: http://uniqueweb.cart32.com/cgi-bin/cart32.exe/ULCCOMMUNIT-store

If I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Peace and Blessings!

~ Brother Michael

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The Universal Life Church World Headquarters, Inc., Believes In Our Youth!

Have You Visited Our Youth Ministry Page Yet?

You Can Make A Difference!

Enjoy Our Vice President & Youth Director, Daniel Bodhi Chapin's, Message Along With The Capital Children's Choir Powerful Coupling!

By Daniel Bodhi Chapin - ULC World Headquarters, Inc., Vice President

I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad
Where the West was all but won
All alone, I said, “Where’ve you been?” He said, “Ask anything.”
Where were you, when everything was falling apart?
All my days were spent by the telephone that never rang
And all I needed was a call that never came
To the corner of 1st and Amistad
Lost and insecure, you found me, you found me
Lying on the floor, surrounded, surrounded
Why’d you have to wait? Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late, you found me, you found me.

These words from The Fray’s ‘You Found Me’ seem to be echoing in the hearts of literally millions of people. Does the song express your heart as well? Haven’t you had things ‘fall apart’ on one level or another? It’s the tension we feel when we’re caught in between the way things are and the way things should be. It’s an emotional strain and drain that causes us to simultaneously remember that God is good – but also ask why our lives are not.

Like the home life that is supposed to be peaceful and renewing, yet is filled with the soundtrack of angry words and painful exchanges. Or perhaps even worse…is deafened by silence and disappointed glances. Like the relationship that started so amazingly well, yet ended with a callous and cowardly text or message on Facebook and left you feeling as valuable as the garbage you took out the week before.

Like the loss of a friend. Like the disappointment in circumstances. Like the million other things that make us cry out to God and ask – ‘Where were You?’

I think I know how you feel. There was a man who lived thousands of years ago who lost more and experienced more pain than perhaps anyone else who walked this earth. His name was Job, and just when his life was going as well as any life could go, here’s what happened: Sometime later, while Job’s children were having one of their parties at the home of the oldest son, a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys grazing in the field next to us when Sabeans attacked. They stole the animals and killed the field hands. I’m the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened.”

While he was still talking, another messenger arrived and said, “Bolts of lightning struck the sheep and the shepherds and fried them – burned them to a crisp. I’m the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened.” And The Tragedies Continued

Can you possibly imagine this scene? In the space of a few dozen heartbeats, Job lost everything that was near and dear to his heart. All possessions and family cruelly ripped from his life in a matter of minutes.
Think Job might have been asking God where He was at this point? Think Job might have been able to pen some lyrics of doubt and expressions of pain?

And yet, here is the song that came from the pieces of his shattered heart:
“I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave.
The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away.
Praise the name of the LORD!”

In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God or others around him…
Was Job some super saint that didn’t feel pain or could just blow it off? Not at all. He was human just as much as you or me, but the difference is he didn’t have a human perspective. Rather than focusing on the sting of things falling apart, he trusted in the power of the God who holds everything together. He worshiped God with tears and resisted the temptation to blame the evils of this world on the Creator of the universe. He refused to lose faith completely & become jaded like so too many of us do.

Yes, things do fall apart. Look at our society today. But isn’t that in part why you have come to the Master, Yashua? You are seeking healing and friendship. And I bet you seek to heal the wounded world around you too.
And, yes, it is OK to find God on a corner and ask where He was or is in your situations. Friends, I’ve said it before – Keep asking, keep questioning, keep striving. However, try to think of the fact that the key to remember here is that there is a difference between asking and blaming. Asking is trying to find an answer. Blaming is assuming you already know. And what you SHOULD know is that God has it all under control. You may feel like He wasn’t there in a difficult time but the reality is He was probably closer than you ever imagined. He doesn’t need to find you because He never let you go in the first place.

Here is what we are promised in the Holy texts throughout our Religions – Promises that we can cling to during the storms of life:

O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because you have overcome the world. I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.

May these truths find you in the midst of your trials.

Now, Knowing This Truth Understand Now – You’re Not Done… Here is what The Source is telling you to do now. He says: “Rest, & then – It’s time for change, it’s the time to step it up. It time to stop hiding behind excuses for the lot of your life. It’s the time to make a difference. It is time to be bold & move on. Yes, life is full of challenges, but remember – We are ONE!! We can overcome anything regardless of where we come from, or what are denominational ideologies might be. Besides its not really about that – Its about You – Your God – Your Brother – Your Sister — The rest will fall together naturally… So take heart!!”

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International Youth Ministry & The Universal Life Church World Headquarters, Inc., Announce National Anti-Bullying Campaign

23 March 2012 - The International Coalition For Youth Of Christ, a global youth outreach ministry of the Universal Life Church World Headquarters, Inc., based out of Carrabelle, Florida announced this week a new anti-bullying campaign in honor of 14 year old Eden Wormer of Vancouver, Washington. The former eigth grader at Cascade Middle School in Vancouver; comitted suicide earlier this month, by hanging herself, after enduring what friends and family describe as 2 years of bullying from classmates and peers.

The anti-bullying campaign, is aptly named, "Eden's Cry." According to Coalition founder and Vice-President of the non-denominational Church in Florida, Pastor Daniel Bodhi Chapin, the anti-bullying program will coordinate aggressive efforts with schools, community centers, church youth groups, community leaders, and family members of youth throughout the United States to educate both adults and youth on the destructive nature of bullying; along with the value of peer support and motivational programs whether they be faith based or secular. "Eden's Cry," will seek to do so through dramatic skits, lecture presentations by youth and adults, ad campaigns and more. Another aspect of the "Eden's Cry," Campaign will be to provide National and even International Peer "Mentors" who will be made available to youth who connect with the program either through telephone and/or email. These mentors will serve much like big brothers and sisters; supporting youth enduring peer bullying and providing them with additional services including adult intervention as needed.

Funding from the program will be through private and corporate donations although Pastor Chapin of the Coalition stated Wednesday that the level of involvement and support will need to include governmental levels to increase its overall effectiveness and impact.

More information, including donation and programming information on how to have your school, community and/or church involved; can be obtained by contacting the International Coalition For Youth Of Christ and the Universal Life Church World Headquarters, Inc., via their website and/or by calling

818 935 1025.

My name is Emily Watson. I'm 17 years old. Most of you do not know me (But Now You Do! - LOL) I'm one of the Peer Advisory Board members for our church youth ministry, the International Coalition For Youth Of Christ. It is so cool to be a part of such an outreach as well as the ULC overall. I recently read our President, Br. Michael's, Blog titled, "Same or Opposite Sex Marriage," and received permission from him and our Youth Pastor, Daniel Bodhi Chapin, to write something pertaining to the issue. I'm doing so from a Christian Teen's perspective. I felt it was time to let a youth perspective rise up and be heard here. And, whether or not you agree with me is not really important. I only ask that we together consider this issue Br. Michael addressed because, well don't we have to? (By the way, did you all even read the blog?) The issue of same sex marriage and ultimately homosexuality must be addressed not just as Christians but as human beings. And believe me, us teens are dealing with the question and issue everyday - In our schools, amongst our peers and in our churches and communities. Many of my friends know someone who is "gay," or "Bi," or whatever. But I think as a church, as Christians, as human beings we need to not sweep the issue under the rug. I mean why do we do that? Is it to be politically correct? Is that what Jesus would have us do?

I'm young, like I said I'm only 17. I recognize that I do not understand a lot of things. But, like many of my peers, I am learning. All of you adults help me do that. You know, we teens watch you all very carefully. We listen. Although, lots of times, yes, we have what you adults love to call, "Selective Hearing." But, beyond claiming we did not hear what time you told us to be home, we do listen. Like about the really important stuff. Believe it or not, we do pay attention. We watch how you treat each other. We learn from that. We watch how you walk, or don't walk, in your faith. We learn from that. We watch how you deal with your jobs and your relationships. And, yes, we learn from that too.

The issue that Br. Michael addressed in the recent blog release was based on other churches taking the issue of same sex marriage and homosexuality and not only promoting it, but making it a focus of their ministries. Br Michael said, rightfully so that, "Church is a house of worship, a resource or avenue to help others and what a Church should never be and that is a propaganda machine for sexual preference or the same or opposite sex marriage debate."

As a Christian, I don't understand Homosexuality. Likewise, I don't understand Same Sex Marriages.. But I don't condemn the individual(s) who may practice it! And I don't think a church should do so either. And, further, I don't think though that a church should use a societal, "popular issue," and make it their own agenda as other churches do. That is compromise as far as I'm concerned. And it's wrong! Regarding Homosexuality and same sex marriage as a Christian I know what is right and supposed to be for myself. I know what the scriptures say:

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." (NIV)

However, everyone, even if a person believes that homosexuality and same sex marriage is a sin based upon this scripture, the next verse does say that homosexuals can inherit the kingdom if they come to the Lord, Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:11 - "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." (NIV)

But, whether or not you believe homosexuality and/or same sex marriage is a sin based upon your interpretations of the scripture, there are some issues surrounding the treatment of homosexuals and the issue of same sex marriage of which Christians I think really need to be aware. We miss that part too much I think. While the Old Testament focused on rules and consequences, the New Testament offers a message of love. There are some Christian homosexuals and there are those that desire deliverance from homosexuality. Rather than trying to be God and pass judgement on those individuals, a better option may be to offer prayers to those struggling with their homosexuality.

And, more the issue at hand, is that, as a church, I believe our job is to take a stand in our hearts but remain open, loving and stay OUT of what other churches, that try to share our faith based name, are doing - Compromising values, misinterpreting, pushing personal agendas so as to be popular and honestly - It mars us as a whole Christian community. It mars the Universal Life Church name. To be honest I have friends who are gay. There is a same sex couple living a few doors down from me here in Texas. I love them, I don't judge them or rebuke them and my church, The Universal Life Church World Headquarters, Inc., does not condone that anyway! And we cannot allow others to do that. As Br. Michael said in his Blog release, "A Church is not about promoting sexual preference or same or opposite sex marriage." Our job is to simply LOVE. Stay on the side of Jesus & LOVE.

Anyway, thanks for listening. I know most of you don't know me. But.... Now you do....

-Emily