MyanarWultan Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I see the ULC as serious as any other church or org in the United States. While many call the church an "ordination mill", I call it freedom. I have always taken an interest in religion and interfaith dialogue. My curiosity of the world's numerous religions has brought me to ULC and this forum. As an ordained member of ULC, I want to further my knowledge and training to be an active minister in my community. I have read many posts of members offering their services, one being the late Brother Atwater Vitki, rest in peace, and his time at a hospital near him. These experiences give me hope that when I feel ready, I can offer my services as a chaplain to local institutions. I have spent time looking as programs to learn more about religions and the role of a minister/chaplain. I know of ULC Seminary but I have read Rev. Amy Long is on a leave of absence, and none of my emails from the multiple addresses I sent to have responded, so I am skeptical to pursue. One institute I found that caught my interest is https://chaplaincyinstitute.org/ which prides themselves on being an Interfaith seminary which is what I seek. I am under the impression that getting taken seriously is difficult as the ULC reputation isn't as high as other churches. I am seeking to one day make this a full-time vocation, so if any brother/sisters have advice for further education or training, please do tell. Peace! Quote Link to comment
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, AlexanderDeMaio said: I see the ULC as serious as any other church or org in the United States. While many call the church an "ordination mill", I call it freedom. I have always taken an interest in religion and interfaith dialogue. My curiosity of the world's numerous religions has brought me to ULC and this forum. As an ordained member of ULC, I want to further my knowledge and training to be an active minister in my community. I have read many posts of members offering their services, one being the late Brother Atwater Vitki, rest in peace, and his time at a hospital near him. These experiences give me hope that when I feel ready, I can offer my services as a chaplain to local institutions. I have spent time looking as programs to learn more about religions and the role of a minister/chaplain. I know of ULC Seminary but I have read Rev. Amy Long is on a leave of absence, and none of my emails from the multiple addresses I sent to have responded, so I am skeptical to pursue. One institute I found that caught my interest is https://chaplaincyinstitute.org/ which prides themselves on being an Interfaith seminary which is what I seek. I am under the impression that getting taken seriously is difficult as the ULC reputation isn't as high as other churches. I am seeking to one day make this a full-time vocation, so if any brother/sisters have advice for further education or training, please do tell. Peace! I think you are making this overly complicated. If you want to work in a local hospital -- or prison -- or whatever -- then find a chaplain who works there already. They can tell you what credentials you will need. Then you will know how to proceed. At least you will have an idea of what to do next. It won't serve your need to get credentials, unless they take you where you want to end up. 1 Quote Link to comment
MyanarWultan Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I defiantly did overcomplicate the process, your guidance is super helpful, thanks. Quote Link to comment
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, AlexanderDeMaio said: I defiantly did overcomplicate the process, your guidance is super helpful, thanks. If you know where you want to go -- it's a lot easier to get there. 1 Quote Link to comment
MyanarWultan Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I wish I had thought of this before I posted this topic, I'm going to remember this quote. Quote Link to comment
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, AlexanderDeMaio said: I wish I had thought of this before I posted this topic, I'm going to remember this quote. In that case, one more word of advice. I don't know where I picked it up. "Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make them all yourself." 3 Quote Link to comment
chesterbegley Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 I minister on facebook and twitter when i can my goal is to volunteer as a chaplain in hospital or nursing home my pschiatrist says she will help me do it Quote Link to comment
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