– Every ordained clergy or elder in good standing, every justice of the supreme court, superior court, family court, workers' compensation court, district court or administrative adjudication court, the clerk of the supreme court, every clerk or general chief clerk of a superior court, family court, district court, or ...

How Rhode Island Recognizes ULC Ordinations. As a recognized religious organization in good standing in Rhode Island, Universal Life Church Ministries has the power to issue ordinations to its members – ordinations that the state accepts as valid.

It's no wonder that Rhode Island is most known for beaches, sailing, seafood, and cute coastal towns. But as one of the thirteen original colonies, R.I. also has a deep colonial history and is home to several colleges and universities, including one Ivy League school.

The Name. This state was named by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He named it "Roodt Eylandt" meaning "red island" in reference to the red clay that lined the shore. The name was later anglicized when the region came under British rule.