| Universal Life Church Monastery | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Classification | Non-denominational |
| Brother | George Freeman |
| Region | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
| Origin | 1977 |
| Separated from | Universal Life Church |
| Ministers | 20 million (2011)[1][failed verification] |
| Official website | themonastery |
The Universal Life Church Monastery (ULCM) is a multi-religious interfaith ministry that has an online ordination program, which allows individuals to preside over weddings, baptisms, and funerals in the United States depending on state and county laws.[1][2] George Freeman is president of the Seattle, Washington–based ministry.[3][4] It claims to have ordained 20 million ministers.[2]
- ^ a b "UI students serve as ordained ministers". The Daily Iowan. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "Chapel Bound: Getting Ordained Online". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Pa. judge nullifies weddings by online ministers". USA Today. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
- ^ Karpel, Ari (10 December 2010). "The Officiant Among Us". The New York Times. Retrieved December 27, 2014.