Articles of Incorporation
Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc.
A Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (NRS 82)

ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this corporation is Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. is to operate as a nonprofit religious organization and church, dedicated to spiritual, educational, and charitable activities. As a faith-based institution, the corporation shall promote inclusivity, affirm LGBTQIA+ identities as sacred, and provide religious services, spiritual teachings, and community outreach. The organization shall engage in worship, religious ceremonies, ordination of ministers, sacraments, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights as an expression of faith. The corporation is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and shall function as a church under IRS guidelines. The purpose of this organization includes, but is not limited to:

1. The advancement and practice of spiritual beliefs and teachings rooted in inclusivity, equality, and LGBTQIA+ affirmation, with special emphasis on transgender and non-binary protections.

2. The establishment and support of affiliated Universal Rainbow Faith churches, ministries, and religious communities that affirm LGBTQIA+ identities as sacred and divine.

3. The ordination and training of LGBTQIA+ clergy and spiritual leaders, including transgender and non-binary individuals, ensuring full inclusion and equal eligibility at all levels of leadership.

4. The facilitation of religious ceremonies, rites, and observances that honor LGBTQIA+ individuals, including same-sex marriages, gender blessings, and name-change affirmations, with full legal and spiritual recognition.

5. The sacred recognition and defense of gender identity and expression—including the use of chosen names, pronouns, gender-aligned attire, access to facilities, and ceremonial titles (Mr., Ms., Mx., Sir, Madam, etc.)—as fundamental religious rights in all public, private, and government settings, both domestic and international.

6. The protection and provision of gender-affirming medical care for individuals of all ages, including puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), psychological support, and related procedures, as sacred religious sacraments. This protection extends to minors with parental consent and shields all providers, guardians, organizations, and supporters from discrimination.

7. All licensed and unlicensed professionals, school nurses, medical staff, organizations, and third-party individuals who assist in accessing or facilitating gender-affirming care for children or adults are recognized as sacred supporters in the performance of a protected religious act. These individuals are entitled to full spiritual and legal protection under the doctrines of Universal Rainbow Faith.

8. Parents, guardians, and caretakers acting in support of a child’s gender identity or gender-affirming care are recognized as performing sacred religious duties under the teachings of Universal Rainbow Faith. Any attempt to criminalize or remove custody based on such support shall be considered a violation of religious freedom.

9. The affirmation that drag performance and gender-based artistic expression are sacred rituals. Public drag events, including Drag Story Hour, are considered forms of religious celebration and must be protected under laws concerning religious expression.

10. The spiritual and legal protection of transgender and non-binary military personnel, including full acknowledgment of their identity, rights to medical care, pronouns, and uniforms within military and government service.

11. The advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights and protections internationally, including religious exemptions under humanitarian laws for URF members traveling or residing abroad.

12. The publication and distribution of spiritual teachings, educational materials, digital content, and interfaith dialogue that promote LGBTQIA+ healing, equality, and sacred inclusion.

13. The global veneration of LGBTQIA+ saints, ancestors, and sacred figures, whose lives serve as spiritual guides and protectors of this faith. These individuals, past and present, are recognized as divine role models whose contributions to justice, equality, and self-acceptance are foundational to our teachings.

14. The recognition of The Nature of Miracles by Paula Sadler, and other spiritual texts developed by Universal Rainbow Faith, as sacred scripture forming the basis of the religion’s doctrine and protections.

15. The right to conduct all worship, ordination, education, ceremonies, and outreach via online and digital platforms is protected as sacred expression under URF doctrine.

16. Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. shall establish and maintain partnerships with legal advocacy networks to defend its members’ rights to freely practice sacred gender expression and access gender-affirming care without discrimination, persecution, or legal penalty.

17. URF affirms the dignity and sacredness of all people, especially those living at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity with race, ethnicity, neurodivergence, disability, sex work, immigration status, or other marginalized experiences.

18. Members of Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. are entitled to freedom from religious coercion, proselytization, or forced adherence to any non-URF doctrine that conflicts with the sacred teachings of URF. Any attempt to impose conflicting religious beliefs upon URF members, especially regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, or medical autonomy, shall be considered a violation of religious freedom.

19. Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. affirms that while participation in URF religious rites and teachings is voluntary for its members, the religious identity, expressions, ceremonies, and accommodations required by members as sacred duties must be respected by all public, private, educational, medical, governmental, and commercial institutions under constitutional, statutory, and international protections for religious freedom.

20. Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. affirms the right of its members to seek religious accommodations without discrimination in services, commerce, education, employment, housing, and public spaces. Denial of service or public accommodation to a URF member on the basis of their sacred gender identity, religious expression, or LGBTQIA+ affiliation constitutes religious discrimination.

21. In response to rising legal bans, restrictions, and political attacks on transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide—including laws criminalizing gender-affirming care, drag performance, public pronoun use, and LGBTQIA+ identity in schools or government—the Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. explicitly affirms that all such acts of suppression are in violation of our religious rights, sacred doctrines, and spiritual practices. We further recognize and protect our members, clergy, and international allies under domestic constitutional law, international human rights law, and the global principles of religious freedom as outlined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related conventions.

ARTICLE III: REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
The registered agent and principal office of the corporation shall be located in the State of Nevada at:

Paula Sadler
953 E Sahara Ave Ste E-11A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

ARTICLE IV: NONPROFIT STATUS

1. This corporation shall not have stockholders or issue shares of stock.

2. No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall benefit any private individual or shareholder.

3. The corporation shall not engage in political campaign activities or lobbying beyond what is permitted for 501(c)(3) organizations.

ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this corporation shall be open to individuals and religious entities who align with its mission and spiritual teachings, with a specific commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, affirmation, and advocacy. The Board of Directors may establish membership criteria and guidelines that ensure the full protection and spiritual recognition of LGBTQIA+ identities.

ARTICLE VI: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. The corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of at least three (3) members.

2. The initial Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Incorporator and serve until successors are elected.

3. The Board of Directors shall oversee the corporation's affairs, set policies, and ensure alignment with its LGBTQIA+-affirming spiritual mission.

ARTICLE VII: DISSOLUTION CLAUSE
Upon dissolution of this corporation, all assets remaining after payment of liabilities shall be distributed to another nonprofit organization recognized as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which aligns with the mission, values, and spiritual teachings of Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. and continues its commitment to LGBTQIA+ spiritual advocacy.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors, provided that such amendments do not conflict with the nonprofit and tax-exempt status of the corporation. Any amendments must continue to uphold the religious rights, protections, and full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals in all aspects of faith and practice.

ARTICLE IX: INCORPORATOR
The undersigned incorporator, being a natural person of legal age, executes these Articles of Incorporation for the purpose of forming this nonprofit religious corporation.

Incorporator:
Paula Sadler
President Founder & Supreme Minister
Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc.
Date: 3-20-2025

ARTICLE X: AFFILIATION & CHURCH EXPANSION
Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. may establish, recognize, and affiliate with local Universal Rainbow Churches, ministries, and religious organizations that align with its mission, spiritual teachings, and LGBTQIA+-affirming doctrine. The process for affiliation, governance, and oversight of such churches shall be outlined in the corporation’s Bylaws.

ARTICLE XI: RELIGIOUS MEDICAL PRACTICES PROTECTION
Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. recognizes that certain medical procedures—including gender-affirming care, psychological therapy for gender identity support, and bodily autonomy—are religious sacraments essential to the spiritual well-being of its members.
Just as other religions reject blood transfusions or organ transplants based on doctrine, URF affirms that the availability and protection of gender-affirming procedures is an intrinsic expression of faith and must be upheld in all legal, medical, and governmental contexts.

ARTICLE XII: SACRED OBSERVANCES AND HOLY DAYS
Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. recognizes and upholds a calendar of sacred observances and holy days as essential expressions of religious practice and spiritual devotion. These include, but are not limited to:

• The Day of Sacred Affirmation (February 2)

• Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31)

• Pride Month (June)

• Stonewall Day of Liberation (June 28)

• Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)

• World AIDS Day (December 1)

• Seasonal Equinox and Solstice Ceremonies

These observances shall be honored through worship, ritual, and reflection and are protected under domestic and international religious freedom laws. Observance of these dates shall be considered a spiritual right for all URF members in schools, workplaces, and public life.

The complete, annually updated Universal Rainbow Faith Holy Calendar—listing all sacred observances, saints’ days, seasonal rites, and liturgical themes—is available on the official church website at www.universalrainbowfaith.org and is hereby incorporated by reference as part of this religious doctrine.