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ORDINATION INFORMATON

United Faiths Church Ministries will confer upon any who feel they are being called by The Lord christian ordination. This service is offered to those who want to spread the Word of The Lord, and do His works. We do not charge anything for this service. After all, Christ did not charge for his, did He? The U.F.C.M. would like to remind all taking this huge step in their lives to please check with their local government for the requirements for performing marriages and the like. Some states require blood tests for the marriage couple, for you to have a minimum congregation, for you to have a Letter of Good Standing, for you to register with your local government or other things. Check with your local county clerks office for these and any other requirements.

The Biblical foundations in this matter can be found in the following verses:


Mark 16:15
"Jesus said to them,"Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation."


2Timothy 4:2
"Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction."


2Timothy 4:5
"But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry."


Legalities of Ordination by mail & email

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Amendment 1
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
(This is the part of the Constitution which gives legality to all free expression of religion, including Ordination by Mail & Email)

Amendment 14
1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
(This provision basically reinforced that States may not interfere with our Constitutionally protected freedoms, including our free expression of religion)

5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
(Congress most recently used this authority and passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993)

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....In 1974 a ministry which ordained people in a simple manner by postal mail, and by email, sued the United States Government. The suit was over taxes. However, when the Federal Judge ruled in the ministry's favor on taxes he also ruled on the legality of receiving ordination in a simple manner.

Here is part of the Federal Judge's decision concerning simple ordination.
...."The Court must then address itself to the defendant's second conclusion: that the ordination of ministers, the granting of church charters, and the issuance of Honorary Doctor of Divinity certificates by plaintiff are substantial activities which do not further any religious purpose. Certainly the ordination of ministers and the chartering of churches are accepted activities of religious organizations. The defendant impliedly admits that same on Page 5 of its Memorandum in Support of its Requested Instructions. The fact that the plaintiff distributed ministers credentials and Honorary Doctor of Divinity certificates is of no moment. Such activity may be analogized to mass conversions at a typical revival or religious crusade. Neither this Court, nor any branch of this Government, will consider the merits or fallacies of a religion. Nor will the Court compare the beliefs, dogmas, and practices of a newly organized religion with those of an older, more established religion. Nor will the Court praise or condemn a religion, however excellent or fanatical or preposterous it may seem. Were the Court to do so, it would impinge upon the guarantees of the First Amendment."
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(As a result of this Federal Judge's ruling, ministries started by mail and email ordained clergy have been flourishing throughout the United States, and in many other countries throughout the world)


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If you wish to be considered for christian ordination from the United Faiths Church Ministries, please fill out the form below(*please note that ALL fields are required to be filled out*):

Full Name:
Valid E-Mail Address:
Phone number you may be reached at:
Your current address(street, city, zip):
Please give your Statement of Faith:
When and how did you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?
Why do you think you should be ordained by United Faiths Church?
Tell us about your current ministerial or lay activities:
Have you been previously ordained and by whom(with dates):
I hereby swear that all the above information is accurate and true. U.F.C.M. reserves the right to pursuit of legal matters if the above information is found to be fraudulent. Please check the box to verify you have read and understand this: