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The 6th ASEZ WAO Environmental Concert to End Plastic Pollution by 2040

On December 7, ASEZ WAO, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, held the “6th ASEZ WAO Environmental Concert to End Plastic Pollution by 2040” at the Church of God in Daegu Bukgu, Korea. ASEZ WAO organizes environmental concerts both domestically and internationally to raise awareness of the seriousness of plastic pollution and to encourage active participation from governments, corporations, and citizens in addressing this global challenge. Launched in December 2024 at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in Seongnam, Korea, the concert series has continued as a global relay, reaching Faucett, Peru; Denver, Colorado, U.S.; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Lalitpur, Nepal. This Daegu concert brought together about 600 participants, including ASEZ WAO activists and members from Daegu and…

Korea

Dec 9, 2025

Youth Transition Gathering: “Great Dreams Achieved in God”

On November 30, about 8,000 people gathered at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute for the Youth Transition Gathering. Attendees included third-year high school seniors preparing for college entrance or employment, along with their parents, student and young adult department teachers, and pastoral staff. The gathering was held to encourage young people standing at a pivotal turning point in their lives, helping them gain confidence and direction as they prepare to take their next steps with both anticipation and concern. Prior to the main program, a variety of snack booths were set up in front of the institute’s main building to warmly welcome and cheer on the young people. Members from the Daejeon area prepared a wide selection of foods with…

Korea

Nov 30, 2025

Church of God Wins the 2026 Chosun Future Architecture Award

The World Mission Society Church of God in Homaesil, Suwon, Korea, has been honored with the Grand Prize in the Religious Facilities Category at the 2026 Chosun Future Architecture Awards. The award ceremony was held on November 27 at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul, where General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol received the award on behalf of the church. Hosted by The Chosun Ilbo and sponsored by the Construction Association of Korea, the Korea Housing Association, and the Korea Housing Builders Association, the Chosun Future Architecture Awards were established in 2018 to recognize buildings and institutions that lead eco-friendly, innovative, and future-oriented architectural culture. Candidates are selected through preliminary research by a panel of experts from academia and industry, followed by a…

Korea

Nov 27, 2025

Bible Preaching Contest 2025

On November 23 and 27, the “Bible Preaching Contest 2025” was held at the designated local churches of the Church of God across Korea. Organized by the Education Division of the Head Office, the event was designed to strengthen members' faith through the word of God and to rekindle their passion for the gospel as the new year approaches. The main rounds for the adult male and young adult groups were held on November 23, followed by the adult female group on November 27. Local pastoral staff served as judges for the contest. Representatives selected through preliminary rounds at each local church delivered their presentations in turn. Through the history and prophecies of the Bible, the presenters testified from diverse…

Korea

Nov 27, 2025

The 83rd Overseas Visiting Group

In autumn, when the deep blue sky and vividly colored foliage come together to inspire admiration, the 83rd Overseas Visiting Group set foot in Korea. This visiting group, spanning all continents, consisted of about 180 members from 21 countries, including the United States, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, India, Australia, South Africa, Spain, and Portugal. On November 3, about ten days before the New Jerusalem Day Commemorative Event, members participating in the event performances began arriving one after another, and the remaining members arrived a week later. They stayed for up to two weeks, until the 17th, spending meaningful time within Mother’s love. The schedule was conducted with simultaneous interpretation in eight languages, including English, Japanese, Hindi, and German. Heavenly Mother warmly…

Korea

Nov 17, 2025

Sejong Jiphyeon Church Dedication Service

On November 15, the dedication service of the Church of God in Jiphyeon, Sejong, was held in Sejong Special Self-Governing City. Since its launch in 2012 as an administrative-centered complex city, Sejong has experienced rapid development with the gradual relocation of major government ministries, including the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Ministry of Personnel Management, as well as the expansion of industrial complexes. Along with this growth, the city’s population has increased more than threefold to approximately 390,000, and the gospel has likewise continued to spread in step with the city’s development. Sejong Jiphyeon Church is the third church established in the region, following Sejong Church and Sejong…

Korea

Nov 15, 2025

ASEZ Talk Concert With the Villar Foundation of the Philippines

On November 10, the “ASEZ Talk Concert With the Villar Foundation Philippines” was held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, where about 560 members of ASEZ—the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group—from across Korea gathered. The Villar Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Las Piñas, the Philippines, dedicated to environmental protection and improving medical and well-being services for vulnerable groups. On this day, Cynthia A. Villar—former Senator of the Philippines and Executive Director of the Villar Foundation—visited the Pangyo Temple to share the knowledge and experience she has gained through diverse well-being initiatives and legislative work with the university students. Heavenly Mother warmly welcomed Director Villar, who took part in the talk concert as a…

Korea

Nov 10, 2025

Happy Concert With Neighbors Held in Gwangju, Yeongcheon, and Changwon

As autumn deepened with falling leaves and widening temperature swings, a concert brought warmth to the hearts of local residents. On October 26, the “Happy Concert With Neighbors” was held at the Church of God in Gwangju Seogu, Yeongcheon, and Changwon Uichang. Alongside the concert, the Changwon Uichang Church hosted a seminar titled “The Most Precious Gift: Family,” reflecting on the meaning of family, while the Yeongcheon Church added significance by commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Church of God in Yeongcheon. About 1,900 people—including members, their families, acquaintances, local citizens, and figures from politics, business, and education—attended and enjoyed meaningful time with their loved ones. The concert was performed by chamber orchestras composed of members from each region. Baek…

Korea

Oct 26, 2025

Sacred Assemblies 2025: Festival of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Festival of Tabernacles

Among the seven festivals in three times established by God, the third set—the Festival of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Festival of Tabernacles—was observed consecutively from September 22 to October 13. As God’s people welcomed these sacred festivals that promise the grace of atonement and the blessings of the Holy Spirit, the Church of God members around the world devoted themselves to earnest prayer, repenting sincerely and striving to bear gospel fruit in keeping with repentance. Festival of Trumpets: Understanding the Will of God Who Desires Humanity’s Salvation During the Israelites’ journey in the wilderness, Moses ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. When nearly forty days passed and he did not return, the people assumed he…

Oct 13, 2025

Administrative Staff and Age-Group Teacher Education 2025

The Administrative Staff and Age-Group Teacher Education 2025 was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute, bringing together more than 7,500 participants from across the nation. Those who are responsible for supplies, equipment, accounting, and general affairs, as well as age-group teachers and pastoral staff members, gathered to strengthen their sense of mission and enhance their capabilities. The first part of the education, the worship service, began around noon with Mother’s prayer. Mother earnestly prayed that all participants would receive wisdom and understanding and faithfully fulfill the profound mission entrusted by God. Acknowledging the challenges and concerns faced in each department, She encouraged them, saying, “You are assisting the pastoral staff in advancing the completion of the gospel. Let us…

Korea

Sep 17, 2025

IWBA Entrance Ceremony 2025

Young working adults live each day diligently as key contributors to society and the economy. To help them spend this golden period of their lives in a more meaningful and fulfilling way based on the teachings of the Bible, the Church of God established the International Worker Bible Academy (IWBA) in 2015. Today, IWBA has grown into a comprehensive program encompassing high-quality Bible education, overseas missions, volunteer service, and more. The program has been receiving strong support from young adults in the Church of God communities around the world. On September 14, the entrance ceremony for the IWBA academic year 2025 was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. The event looked back on the ten-year journey that young adults…

Korea

Sep 14, 2025

Dedication Services for the Churches in Yesan, Pyeongtaek Godeok, Incheon Dong-gu, and Incheon Songdo, Korea

Ahead of the autumn festivals, the season of abundant gospel harvest, dedication worship services were held at four Churches of God located in Yesan (South Chungcheong Province), Pyeongtaek Godeok (Gyeonggi Province), and Incheon Dong-gu and Songdo (Incheon Metropolitan City). The Yesan Church and Pyeongtaek Godeok Church held their dedication services on September 6, alongside the Sabbath worship, followed by the Incheon Dong-gu Church and Incheon Songdo Church on September 9. About 30 overseas members from North America also attended, sharing in the celebration and joy. Heavenly Mother acknowledged the sincere efforts of the members who, despite the sweltering summer heat, devoted themselves to the mission of saving souls. She offered a prayer of blessing that every family would be filled…

Korea

Sep 9, 2025

Pastoral Staff’s Family Day 2025

On September 7, the Pastoral Staff’s Family Day 2025 was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. The event served as a heartfelt occasion to express comfort and respect to the pastoral staff and their spouses who faithfully serve on the frontlines of the gospel, and to the parents who have devoted many years to nurturing them into true prophets of God. About 3,200 participants—including pastoral staff, their wives, and their parents from across the country—gathered to share in the day’s blessings. The training institute was filled with warmth and laughter as families walked hand in hand, enjoying conversations and joyful fellowship. In the main building’s hallway, traditional Korean games such as tuho (arrow throwing), jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), and yutnori…

Korea

Sep 7, 2025

2025 Summer Student Camp & Elementary Summer Vacation Camp

In today’s fast-paced routines filled with school, extracurricular lessons, and home responsibilities, it is often difficult for students to engage with the world or communicate meaningfully with others. Even during short breaks, many become absorbed in their own world through smartphones. To help students develop in a balanced and healthy way through meaningful interaction, the Church of God organizes vacation camps each year. These camps combine Bible-based education with a variety of experiential and character-building programs. In Korea, the Summer Student Camp for middle and high school students and the Elementary Summer Vacation Camp were held over one to two weeks between late July and late August. Similar camps were also conducted overseas according to each country’s vacation schedule, including…

Aug 31, 2025

Churches in Gyeongnam, Honam, and Gyeonggi Provinces Carry Out Flood Emergency Relief

Following an extended dry monsoon period and persistent drought, sudden heavy rains swept across various parts of South Korea from July 16 to 20. During this period, Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province recorded 632 millimeters of rainfall, leading to a rapid rise in river levels. The swollen rivers overflowed, flooding roads and homes. Landslides also occurred, causing significant damage to residential and commercial properties and resulting in casualties. In response, starting on July 20, about 1,700 volunteers from the Church of God visited severely flood-affected areas over eight days to assist with recovery efforts. Homes and livelihoods swept away by floodwaters were buried in debris, and church members stepped in to help restore them. The Church of God in…

Korea

Jul 28, 2025

ASEZ WAO Hosts the 3rd and 4th Global Forums

ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, hosted its 3rd and 4th Global Forums to address plastic pollution. The forums were held on July 16 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and on July 21 at the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology of Peru (SENAMHI) in Lima under the theme of “Plastic-Free 2040.” ASEZ WAO members heard the perspectives of experts from diverse fields and outlined a concrete direction for their future activities. 3rd Forum: Practical Solutions to Plastic Pollution at the UN Headquarters The third forum brought together about 550 participants, including representatives of UN-affiliated and international organizations, diplomats from countries such as the United States and Hungary, professors,…

U.S., Peru

Jul 21, 2025

ASEZ Holds Forum ‘Mother’s Love in the Age of AI’ at UN Headquarters

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve rapidly by absorbing the history and patterns of humanity. Its advanced problem-solving capabilities have dramatically increased efficiency in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and industry. At the same time, however, AI poses the risk of producing unethical outcomes shaped by human biases and contradictions. This has raised concerns about potential discrimination and human rights violations resulting from AI. On July 16, ASEZ, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, hosted a forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to explore the future of AI technology. ASEZ members and experts from diverse fields shared insights and proposed creative approaches for the ethical application of AI. The event was held…

Korea

Jul 16, 2025

Nationwide Flood Prevention During the Monsoon Season 2025

As the flood season (June 21 to September 20) approaches, with increasing risks of heavy rain and typhoons, the government and local municipalities have been busy installing flood barriers and monitoring areas prone to inundation. In support of a safe summer for local communities, the Church of God also carried out storm drain maintenance and cleaning activities. From June 15 to July 13, more than 7,700 members across the country—including in Seoul, Incheon, Taebaek, Changwon, and Iksan—rolled up their sleeves to take part. During this period, a total of over 80 storm drain cleaning volunteer events were conducted. Local governments welcomed and supported these efforts by providing cleaning tools such as sandbags, shovels, and brooms. The Church of God in…

Korea

Jul 13, 2025

The 3rd Happy Seminar for Military Members

“I worry that the heat might wear you out, but you have a positive mindset, so I believe you’ll get through it just fine.” A heartfelt message from a mother to her son serving in the military, shared through a video letter, deeply touched the hearts of everyone in attendance. On June 29, near the end of Korea’s Month of Patriots and Veterans, the 3rd Happy Seminar for Military Members was held at the Church in Munsan, Paju. Paju and the surrounding areas, which lie near the Military Demarcation Line, are home to many military units. Around 300 people, including active-duty soldiers from eight regions including Paju, Goyang, and Gimpo, along with their families and figures from politics and education,…

Korea

Jun 29, 2025

The 33rd Seminar for Workers

On June 22, as the rainy season had just begun, an event was held to ease the fatigue of daily life and fill hearts with inspiration. It was the 33rd “Seminar for Workers,” hosted by the Church of God. About 800 people, including members from the Gyeonggi and Incheon areas and their acquaintances, gathered at the Church in Nakseom, Incheon. Additionally, more than 6,500 people participated nationwide through a YouTube live broadcast. On the first floor of the church, the "Family Love Campaign 2025" was held as a side event. Attendees viewed panels with questions related to their parents, pondering deeply to gauge their emotional closeness with them. Some responded with serious expressions to questions such as, “When do you…

Korea

Jun 22, 2025