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Dedication Service for the Taejang Church in Wonju, Korea

A dedication service for the Church of God in Taejang, Wonju, Korea, was held on July 7. Wonju is the largest city in Gangwon State. The ceremony took place in conjunction with the Third-Day Worship Service. Church members, local residents, and figures from various fields joined in the celebration not only from Yeongseo, where Wonju is located, but also from across the Yeongdong region, including Gangneung, Donghae, and Sokcho. Mother prayed that abundant blessings would be upon the members in all they do, as they had worked together in unity for the beautiful completion of the temple. She also encouraged everyone to live in harmony, strengthen one another’s faith through love, and lead many people to warm Zion. General Pastor…

Korea

Jul 7, 2026

Events Mark 1 Million Visitors to the “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition

The “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, hosted by the Church of God and organized by Melchizedek Publishing, has surpassed 1 million visitors. The milestone marks a meaningful achievement for the exhibition, which has highlighted a mother’s love and sacrifice and the value of family, drawing a warm response from the public over the past 13 years. To commemorate the milestone, commemorative events were held on June 7 and 21 at the Church in Hoseong, Jeonju, and the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, respectively. About 3,000 people attended the June 21 event at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, including figures from political and government circles, academia, education, and the legal community, as well as visitors and Church members. Together, they looked…

Korea

Jun 21, 2026

1st IWBA Global Future Leaders Forum

The 1st IWBA Global Future Leaders Forum was held from June 12 to 18. Organized to nurture future leaders in various fields under God’s good teachings and strengthen international solidarity, the forum brought together about 80 members of the 84th Overseas Visiting Group, who arrived in Korea on June 11 from countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Australia. Major programs were held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple and the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute, among other venues. Young adult working members in Korea also built friendships across borders and strengthened their global competence. Learning the Qualities of a Leader Through Mother’s Love Mother blessed the young adults to become great prophets who, as the…

Korea

Jun 18, 2026

2026 IWBA Entrance Ceremony

On June 14, the 2026 IWBA Entrance Ceremony was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. IWBA (International Worker Bible Academy) is a Bible education program designed to help young adult working members lead healthy lives in society through faith and make their youth meaningful and fulfilling. This year’s entrance ceremony was especially meaningful as it was held during the 1st IWBA Global Future Leaders Forum. About 10,000 people attended, including young adult working members from six countries who came to Korea as part of the 84th Overseas Visiting Group to attend the forum, young adult working members from across Korea, graduating university and high school students preparing to enter the workforce, young adult and student guidance teachers, and pastoral…

Korea

Jun 14, 2026

World Mission Society Church of God Signs MOU With E-Cycle Governance

On June 11, the Church of God signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with E-Cycle Governance to promote resource circulation for waste electrical and electronic equipment. E-Cycle Governance is a cooperative association that enables electrical and electronic equipment companies to jointly fulfill their obligations to collect and recycle end-of-life products. It is a nonprofit public-interest organization authorized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. Operating and managing more than 200 collection depots and approximately 50 recycling centers across Korea, it collects and recycles over 400,000 metric tons of e-waste each year, contributing to resource circulation and carbon neutrality. The funds generated through these efforts are donated to organizations carrying out social contribution initiatives. The signing ceremony was held at…

Jun 11, 2026

Dedication Worship Services for the Uiwang and Seongnam Jungang Churches

On June 6, dedication services for the Church of God in Uiwang and the Church of God in Jungang, Seongnam were held in conjunction with the Sabbath worship services. Following the blessing of the Holy Spirit bestowed at Pentecost in May, the members of both churches attended the services with hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy as they celebrated the dedication of their new church buildings. Mother prayed that the names of Her children who had devoted themselves and worked tirelessly toward the completion of the church buildings would shine forever in the book of life. She also hoped that the wishes they cherished in their hearts would be fulfilled through earnest prayer. General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol reminded the members…

Korea

Jun 6, 2026

[Exhibition Tok Tok] The Fence That Shielded Us From the Harsh Winds of Life

Among the 83rd Overseas Visiting Group that came to Korea last year were two special guests: siblings D. Shijirmaa, a traditional Mongolian musician, and D. ShinetsogGeni, a morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle, performer, who are carrying on Mongolia’s traditional culture. As they toured the “Father’s True Heart” Exhibition and the “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, they reflected on the love and sacrifice of their parents, which they had long treasured in their hearts. Here are the stories of the parents whose unwavering support helped their children become accomplished artists on stage. #1 D. Shijirmaa Every moment of my visit to Korea with my younger brother was meaningful and joyful, but one experience moved me especially deeply: visiting the Father…

Mongolia

Jun 1, 2026

2026 Ascension Day Service and Sacred Assembly of the Day of Pentecost

On May 14, the Ascension Day Service was held simultaneously at more than 7,800 Churches of God worldwide. Following the ten-day Prayer Week of Pentecost, the Sacred Assembly of the Day of Pentecost was held on May 24. Through the festivals, the members commemorated Jesus’ ascension and prayed for the latter rain of the Holy Spirit to be poured out. United in heart, they renewed their determination to complete the world evangelism with the blessing of the Holy Spirit. Fulfilling the Gospel Mission by Walking With Almighty God: Ascension Day Service The ascension of Jesus Christ, which took place forty days after His resurrection, gave the members of the early Church firm faith and hope that they too would ascend…

May 24, 2026

2026 Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover

At the entrance of a blood donation bus, Sarang-i, the official mascot of the Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover, welcomed participants as they prepared to donate blood. With its adorable gestures and friendly appearance, the mascot helped ease participants’ nerves and brought smiles to their faces, while also drawing the attention of citizens and raising awareness of the importance of blood donation. The Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover was held intensively in 23 countries throughout March and April. Organized around the time of the Passover Sacred Assembly, the campaign was carried out to follow the humanitarian spirit of Christ contained in the new covenant, saving lives…

Apr 30, 2026

15 Churches in the Gyeonggi Southeast Region Receive 18 Gyeonggi Provincial Council Speaker’s Awards

Fifteen churches in the Gyeonggi Southeast Region of the Church of God received a total of 18 Gyeonggi Provincial Council Speaker’s Awards in recognition of their contribution to community development and the well-being of citizens. The churches were recognized for their wide range of volunteer activities, including street cleanups, blood drives, visits to public institutions, and disaster recovery efforts. On the same day, the Yeoju branches of ASEZ, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group; ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group; and ASEZ STAR, the Church of God Student Volunteer Group, also received the same award, adding to the joy of the occasion. The award ceremony was held…

Korea

Apr 24, 2026

Dedication Services Held for the Manaus and Brasília Churches in Brazil

Dedication services were held consecutively in Brazil, the largest country in South America, on April 18 and 21. The services were held for the Church of God in Manaus, Amazonas State, and the Church of God in Brasília, where Brazil’s capital is located. Held in conjunction with the Sabbath morning worship and the Third Day worship, respectively, the dedication services took place amid the congratulations and warm welcome of members, citizens, and local leaders. During his visit to Brazil, General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol prayed through the dedication services that the blessings of God Elohim would overflow throughout the country. At the Manaus Church, he reminded the attendees that the church is a place where God’s blessings are delivered to all…

Brazil

Apr 21, 2026

ASEZ and ASEZ WAO Members From the Gyeonggi Southeast Region Clean the Area Around the Namhan River in Yeoju

On April 19, about 200 members of ASEZ, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, and ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, from the Gyeonggi Southeast Region carried out a cleanup around the Namhan River in Yeoju. Originating in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, the Namhan River flows through Korea’s central inland region and plays an important role in the Han River watershed, which empties into the Yellow Sea. The river also forms a complex ecosystem where riverside wetlands, sandbars, and tributaries coexist. University students and young working adults joined forces to collect plastic waste, protecting the Namhan River ecosystem, contributing to carbon neutrality, and raising environmental awareness among citizens.…

Korea

Apr 19, 2026

2026 Sacred Assemblies: Passover, Festival of Unleavened Bread, and Resurrection Day

For the salvation of humankind, God established the seven festivals in three times, from the Passover to the Festival of Tabernacles. Each festival, originating from Moses’ work in the Old Testament, also serves as a prophecy that reveals the work of salvation Jesus Christ would accomplish. The Church of God observes all seven festivals throughout the year according to the regulations recorded in the Bible, and preaches the love of God and the hope of the kingdom of heaven contained in them. On the evening of April 1, the fourteenth day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the annual Festivals of 2026 began with the Sacred Assembly of the Passover. On the 2nd, the fifteenth day of the…

Apr 5, 2026

The 8th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign

On March 22, World Water Day, ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) carried out the 8th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign. Fifty ASEZ WAO activists conducted campaigns to promote the preservation of water resources and marine ecosystems at Kant’s Walking Trail along Yangjaecheon Stream in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and at Mud Square of Daecheon Beach in Boryeong. “Activists” refers to selected ASEZ WAO members who receive professional environmental education and carry out environmental activities. The campaigns in both regions were held for citizens and tourists. Through panel exhibitions, the activists introduced the current state of ocean pollution, the damage it causes, and ASEZ WAO’s Blue Ocean Project, which aims to address these issues. Although the ocean is an…

Korea

Mar 22, 2026

[Go&Come Interview] The Key of Love That Opens the Door to the Gospel Wide

When pastoral staff attend the General Assembly, look back on the past year, and plan for the new year according to the sacred calendar, what they focus on most is Heavenly Mother’s words. The central theme of the 2026 General Assembly, held from March 16 to 19, was love. Through the teachings Mother gave throughout the schedule, as well as the 2025 year-end review and presentations of outstanding examples in various fields, pastoral staff from Korea and abroad were reminded once again that souls can be saved when each of them internalizes and practices the love that God taught and demonstrated. How is God’s love being put into practice in Zions throughout countries with different cultures, environments, and ways of…

Mar 19, 2026

2026 General Assembly

With the long-awaited new year of the sacred calendar, the 2026 General Assembly was held. The General Assembly began with the opening worship service on March 16 and continued for three nights and four days at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple until the 19th, the first day of the first month of the sacred calendar. In the presence of the Holy Spirit, pastoral staff members who had devoted themselves to preaching the gospel of the new covenant around the world attended the gathering. They looked back on the past year, confirmed the vision for the new year, and renewed their determination to complete the gospel. Sow Love and Reap the Fruit of Love At the opening worship service on the…

Korea

Mar 19, 2026

University Students Academic Year Opening Worship 2026

On March 2, ahead of the new semester, the “University Students Academic Year Opening Worship 2026” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. About 9,000 people attended, including university students, parents, young adult group teachers, and pastoral staff. In the first part of the worship, Mother offered a prayer of blessing for the students, asking that they receive the wisdom, faith, and various gifts of the Holy Spirit needed to pursue their dreams. Encouraging those who had spent their vacation meaningfully through missionary work and volunteer service, She said, “If you plan anything with faith, Almighty Father will accomplish it for you. As the youth like the dew of dawn and figures of prophecy, let us lead the world…

Korea

Mar 2, 2026

ASEZ Green Concert Held for a Plastic Pollution-Free India

ASEZ members in the Hyderabad region of India took the lead in raising awareness about the seriousness of plastic pollution and its impact on climate change. From February 23 to March 1, the ASEZ Green Concert for a Plastic-Free India was held across various parts of Hyderabad, Telangana. The events were conducted at five major locations, including the Shilpakala Vedhika Convention Center, Osmania University, and the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. Approximately 3,000 people attended, including ASEZ members, local citizens, and representatives from various sectors. The strong participation reflected the community’s growing concern about plastic pollution and its commitment to addressing the issue. Korean members visiting India during their vacation also supported the events, contributing to their success. The…

India

Mar 1, 2026

School Year Opening Worship for Students 2026

On March 1, as spring began, the “Student Opening Worship 2026” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. The event was prepared to help adolescents, who are beginning a new school year, renew their strength within God’s love and set a clear direction for their lives with dreams and goals. About 11,000 people attended the service, including middle and high school students from across the country, parents, student group teachers, and pastoral staff. The students’ bright smiles reflected their excitement and anticipation as they prepared to embark on a new beginning. Before the main program, snack booths were set up in front of the main building of the training institute. A variety of snacks such as tteokbokki, skewered fish…

Korea

Mar 1, 2026

ASEZ WAO Strengthens Environmental Solidarity in North America

The efforts of young adults striving to create a green future for the Earth and humanity have continued actively into 2026. Throughout February, ASEZ WAO (the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) carried out a wide range of activities across the United States to address the climate crisis. Not only local members but also Korean members staying in the U.S. participated, raising environmental awareness among citizens and building strong networks for collective action. Raising Awareness Through Voices and Action On February 9, the “ASEZ WAO Global Leaders Forum” was held at the Church of God in Washington, D.C. on the East Coast. The forum served as a platform to explore practical solutions to the climate crisis in collaboration…

U.S.

Feb 28, 2026