The current ordination craze that is sweeping the blogosphere has been lacking one thing: a place of worship. Problem solved.

UPDATE: my ordination just came through. You've really got to read it in the extended entry. And don't mess with me, I'm clergy now.

By the way, this is pretty funny, given I'm Jewish. Still I keep getting told that multi-skilling is the way to go these days.
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This is to confirm that

SIMON MUNU
CENTRAL
HONG KONG HK 00000 Hong Kong

has been ordained as a minister of the
Universal Life Church, Modesto, California.

Date of Ordination: 4/13/2004

by Kevin Andrews, Pastor
www.ulc.net
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Your request for ordination has been processed, and you are now an ordained
minister of the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California! Please record
the above date of ordination for your records, as you may need this information
in the future to fill out the various forms of the clergy. If you were
ordained previously, the above date will constitute a valid date upon which you
were RE-ordained. Ordination is for life, without price, and without question
of your specific beliefs. You do NOT need to pay any tithe, donation, or
offering of any kind, now or in the future.

Ordinations are individually reviewed and forwarded to Universal Life Church
International Headquarters in Modesto, California, where it will be recorded in
the permanent church records.

As a minister, you are authorized by the church to perform the rites and
ceremonies of the church (except circumcision), including weddings, funerals,
baptisms and blessings, subject to the laws of your country, state, or
locality. Prior to conducting any civil ceremony (such as marriages), you
should know and comply with the laws pertaining to your area of jurisdiction.

You are entitled to all privileges and courtesies normally offered to members
of the clergy.

Your commitment is to always do the right thing. It is your responsibility to
peacefully and sincerely determine the right course of action, and to avoid
infringing on the rights of others. You alone are responsible for your
actions as a minister.

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It is not a piece of paper which makes you a minister. However, many people
wish to have a certificate, wallet card, or other record of their status as a
minister. Such items are particularly useful to those who wish to perform
marriages. It can serve to reassure the bride and groom (or their parents!) of
the legality of the marriage.

Many ministers like to provide the couple with an authentic Universal Life
Church Marriage Certificate for them to include among their wedding keepsakes. Others just want to have a professionally printed certificate as a permanent record of their ordination. With this in mind, we offer an assortment of Clergy Packages to help you get started quickly and easily in your ministry.
These packages contain various documents, literature, and helps for various
situations...Please understand however, that you are not required or
expected to purchase anything, and these items are not necessary for you to
have an effective and meaningful ministry.

Best wishes in your ministry!

With warm regards,

Kevin Andrews, Senior Pastor
Universal Life Church Online
www.ulc.net