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Reverend Courtney Fields Guiterrez is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church World Headquarters of Florida. Reverend Courtney operates Save-A-Life Ministries based in Nixa, Missouri. Save-A-Life Ministries focuses their attention on helping unwed teenage pregnant girls, which includes one four unit facility that accommodates up to four Mom's and one child, with a second four unit facility coming soon. Reverend Courtney focuses her ministry on being a voice for women of ages, but has a keen interest with teen girls and helping them when others won't or abandon them.

Houston, Texas resident and minister Reverend Terry Duhon, OSM, ordained through the Universal Life Church World Headquarters based in Florida was recently certified as a "Charitable Food Service Manager" by the City of Houston, Department of Health and Human Services and the Consumer Health Services Bureau.

A North Atlanta woman believes she has proof God exists and does indeed hear prayers. Sophia Clark is sharing her story, along with her video and photographic proof to inspire others who feel depressed, alone, or question their faith in God.

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters has been busy over the holidays, after many years of staying status quo the ULC unveiled a new website. One of their biggest objectives was to reflect their overall mission statement and how much more than just an ordination assembly line they are.

Religion undoubtedly plays an important role in everyone’s lives and most of the decisions that are made by people on a daily basis are affected by it. Not only does it provide people with an amazing way to indulge in self-improvement, but it is also great for the peace of mind of human beings. There are many books that have been written in order to educate people these days about the extremely important topic; however, sadly, none of them really tend to capture the true essence of the topic.

Due to the fact that the world is going through a never-ending recession, individuals can be seen to be extremely stressed and worried about fulfilling their financial needs at all times. There are actually many ways through which they can attain financial freedom but in order to attain that, they are recommended to follow their religion as much as they can. Religion gives power and allows people to make the right decisions in such tough times.

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters, yesterday via Facebook, Google+ and Twitter issued a statement wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. The President and Presiding Bishop, Reverend Michael J. Cauley, OSM stated as follows: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from the Universal Life Church World Headquarters" and in addition released the Universal Life Church Newsletter and Bulletin From Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 which was more of an extended online Christmas Card including videos and pictures of Christmas being celebrated around the world.

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The Universal Life Church World Headquarters, yesterday sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 17th 1936. Appointed Supreme Pontiff on March 13th, 2013 by the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals this was the Pope's 1st birthday as Pope Francis.

The Universal Life Church name was coined in 107 AD by St Ignatius of Antioch. St. Ignatius used the Greek World Katholikos when talking about the Life of Jesus and the Church. Katholikos is a Greek adjective meaning Universal in English today. The Roman Catholic Church corroborates such, and is why they still refer to themselves as the Universal Church or the Universal Life of Christ today. The US Patent and trademark office also corroborates these findings. Universal Life or Universal or Universal Life Church are very much revered within the Christian community and it all became to be with St Ignatius of Antioch, a converted pagan to Christianity, who rather than renounce his belief in Jesus Christ, he was put to death at the mercy of lions on display for all to see. St Ignatius of Antioch was not only a martyr for Christ, he was also considered the founder of the Universal Life Church name.

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters announced that Canadian ULC faith based ordained ministers can now perform as a wedding officiant in Canada. In addition to ordination individuals must adhere to Canadian wedding laws pertaining to officiating weddings.

Ordination and the availability of ministers of the Universal Life Church to perform wedding ceremonies has come under fire and has been questioned by many wedding authorities and governing offices throughout the United States. In states such as Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, California, Florida, New York, Arkansas, North Carolina and others, ULC Ministers have been unable to perform ceremonies. Furthermore even when a ULC Minister has slipped through the cracks and performed a ceremony, the ceremony has been annulled or faces potential annulment by the Court. The reason for the most part has been because the only Universal Life Church that offers legal faith based ordination within a specific doctrine of faith is the Universal Life Church World Headquarters of Florida. Han Hills an expert in North and South Carolina released an article and issued the following statement via his website:

Upon hearing about the passing of Nelson Mandella, the Universal Life Church World Headquarters immediately went to work on a five part tribute to Nelson Mandella. This world tribute was broadcast live on the Universal Life Church Radio Network early Friday morning, December 6th, 2013. The Universal Life Church Radio Network is heard throughout the world on iHeartRadio, the 3rd largest internet/satellite provider behind Pandora and SiriusXM radio with a subscriber base of twenty million plus.

In recent months government officials within Franklin County Florida have come under fire for racism and other improprieties. Franklin County is located on Florida's Forgotten Coast, located about half way between Florida's capital, Tallahassee and Panama City on the Gulf Coast. .

Save-A-Life Ministries of Nixa, Missouri, with the Most Reverend Courtney Gutierrez, a Bishop with and ordained by the Universal Life Church World Headquarters who serves as Provincial of Save-A-Life Ministries, has opted to host a weekly show starting in January 2014 on the Universal Life Church Radio Network. The show will broadcast live and according to the home page of the show it states as follows: "8:PM EST Save-A-Life Ministries' Wednesday Outreach Radio - "Learning to let God be the problem solver for all of women's issues and crisis."

A group of Ministers ordained by the Universal Life Church World Headquarters, it was announced on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ through the Universal Life Church Newsletter and Bulletin donated $1,000.00 of their own money to relief efforts in the Philippines. These ten Ministers include:

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters recently announced appointment of seven individuals to their prestigious "Board of Bishops." The Board of Bishops is a governing body similar to what the Roman Catholic Church refers to as its "College of Cardinals" or what other churches refer to as its "Board of Elders." Inclusion within the Board of Bishops requires members thereof to meet certain guidelines. Board of Bishop membership requires of its member that they have reached the level of Bishop, have their own Congregation, are hosting a weekly show or service on the Universal Life Church Radio Network and are active leaders within their community and/or geographical area.

Beautiful candlestick lights can brighten up every environment with a mood of prayer, relaxation, peace and joy. Spiritual teams commonly use different candles during praise and worship. Apart from the lighting factor, candles can also generate a feeling of hope and calmness. The popular online store BibleKnowledgeBookStore.com offers a wide range of interesting church candles to suit the occasion of Christmas.

Through the years the Universal Life Church has ordained many celebrities, entertainers, politicians and as a result there has been a great deal of diversification with respect to venue and this will continue. However, the Universal Life Church World Headquarters announces a joint venture for prospective couples looking to tie the knot to consider southern Florida for their special event.

Paul Harvey Sr. passed away February 28th, 2009, Harvey was described by Robert D. McFadden in a New York Times article dated: March 2nd, 2009 as follows: "He railed against welfare cheats and defended the death penalty. He worried about the national debt, big government, bureaucrats who lacked common sense, permissive parents, leftist radicals and America succumbing to moral decay. He championed rugged individualism, love of God and country, and the fundamental decency of ordinary people."

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters recently introduced their new multi-million dollar, corporate headquarters on Facebook and Google+, stating as follows: "Our Boca Raton (Florida) Offices and Conference Center is located at the intersection of Glades and I-95, near numerous dining options, luxury hotels and fine shopping. Immersed amongst the elite of businesses in Boca Raton. Our new location is also a "GREEN" building benefiting the occupants and environment."

The Satanic Temple, an established New York City-based religious organization, has offered to donate a public monument to Oklahoma’s Capitol Preservation Commission for display upon Oklahoma City’s capitol grounds. Described as an “homage” to Satan, the purpose of the monument is to complement and contrast the Ten Commandments monument that already resides on the North side of the building. The donation offer has been submitted and is currently awaiting the commission’s reply.

Thanksgiving kicks off a season of bountiful blessings. Many Americans will spend Thanksgiving Day surrounded by family and friends. They will take a seat at a crowded dinner table overflowing with food, and celebrate the day safely shielded from the weather.

Award-winning singer and PBS/WNET and NY affiliates Host for Andrea Bocelli “Live From Central Park” and “Il Volo Takes Flight" CRISTINA FONTANELLI brings her program of Italy’s best-loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics during her 10th-Annual “Christmas In Italy®” show at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 PM at the culmination of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States as designated by the Italian government. This year’s show will also honor living WWII veterans in memory of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. Acclaimed actor Tony Lo Bianco will read a special memorial poem and PBS-TV’s Jim Masters will emcee. This year's show to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

The purpose of the 6-week interactive tele-seminar experience is to create a community of supportive individuals committed to realizing infinite possibilities for good in their lives, seeing beyond the hustle and bustle of the season, and stopping the holiday hangovers, pity parties and buyer’s remorse before they begin. As RevGreta.com explains, the sessions are designed to support individuals through the wildly anticipated, but usually frustrating holidays, and to help them recapture the real reasons for the season.