Church of God in Peru Takes the Lead in Climate Change Response by Planting Trees
Throughout September, members of God's Church in Peru engaged in large-scale tree planting to commemorate Tree Day, which falls on September 1, Peru's national holiday. This initiative was carried out in about 30 locations across the country, including Lima, Arequipa, Chimbote, Jaén, Ferreñafe, Trujillo, Huánuco, Oxapampa, Ayacucho, and more. A…
Peru
September 30, 2023
Donations to Flood and Wildfire Victims and Food for Neighbors in Need for Chuseok
As the frequency of wildfires and floods is rapidly increasing around the world due to climate change, the damage is increasing in Korea, too. The victims lost their livelihood overnight and live in pain and anguish every day. The Church of God delivered love to the neighbors who had been…
Korea
September 13, 2023
Dedication Services for Seven Churches in the Metropolitan Area
For about ten days from the end of August, the dedication services for seven churches in Gangwon Province and Honam Region were held one after another in a row. More than 30 churches in Incheon, Suwon, Hwaseong, Jinju, and Jejudo have been built and waiting for a dedication service to…
Korea
September 9, 2023
Education & Training for Teachers for Children, Students, Young Adults 2023
On September 7, with a sunny weather in autumn, the “Education & Training for Teachers for Children, Students, and Young Adults 2023” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. The Church of God operates a teacher system for each age group so that children, students, and young adults can…
Korea
September 7, 2023
Student Camp for the Second Half of 2023
Vacation is a fun time for students to get away from the everyday routines at school and explore various experiences. The Church of God holds the student camp every year, so that the students can spend their vacation more meaningfully. The student camp for the second half of 2023 was…
August 31, 2023
2nd Chamber Orchestra Concert for Students
On August 27, when summer was not over yet, the Church of God held the 2nd Chamber Orchestra Concert for Student. The Messiah Orchestra members prepared the event to encourage students to start their new semester with excitement after their short summer vacation. The concert, which was held at the…
Korea
August 27, 2023
ASEZ STAR Environmental Cleanup at Gungpyeong-ri Beach
The World Mission Society Church of God Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ STAR] from South Gyeong Province Chapter members carried out the environmental cleanup as part of the “Student Camp for the Second Half of 2023.” On August 20, more than 800 volunteers, including ASEZ Star members, their families and friends,…
Korea
August 20, 2023
The Church of God in Lima, Peru, Donates Supplies to the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion
On August 8, the Church of God in Lima, Peru, donated clothing and blankets to the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion in order to help vulnerable groups. Collected by church members in the Lima area throughout the month of July, the supplies included approximately 3,700 pieces of clothing, 230…
Peru
August 8, 2023
Global Volunteer Activities and Cultural Exchanges by ASEZ, ASEZ WAO, and Headqurters in Summer 2023
At the end of July, a total of about 920 members, including the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ] members, ASEZ WAO members, and the workers for the Headquarter of the Church of God went to 117 cities in 49 countries in order to preach the holy love…
July 31, 2023
ASEZ Seminar on Biodiversity 2023
ASEZ (World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group) is making efforts on and off campus in order to protect the earth from climate crisis, even during school vacations. On July 24, ASEZ held the “ASEZ Seminar on Biodiversity 2023” in a classroom inside the Seoul National University…
Korea
July 24, 2023
Volunteer Service for Maintaining Road Drains in Preparation for the Rainy Season in 2023
Climate change has changed the phenomenon of the rainy season. Frequent unpredictable torrential downpours bring about facility damage, flooding, and safety accidents. Clogged road drains are one of the factors that cause more damage from heavy rain. If we don’t remove the garbage, fallen leaves, and soil that have accumulated…
Korea
July 19, 2023
ASEZ WAO Holds an Environmental Exhibition at UN High Level Political Forum [HLPF] 2023
ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, displayed an exhibition about the environment issues at the “UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development [HLPF] 2023” held at the UN Headquarters in New York, U.S., from July 10 to 19. The High Level…
U.S.
July 19, 2023
ASEZ WAO Signs MOU with Asia Climate Change Education Center
The World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asia Climate Change Education Center (hereinafter the Climate Education Center) to cooperate for the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. The Climate Education Center was established in 2007 and has been…
Korea
July 16, 2023
Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference 2023
“I’m excited to meet university students from all over the world. The 16-hour flight didn't feel long.” Inanui-Ki-Te-Rangi Rauwina from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand “This will be the best week in my life.” Timothy White II from Tufts University Graduate School, U.S. When the young people of different…
Korea
July 12, 2023
Global ASEZ Summit 2023
In the hyperconnected world, where everything is closely connected due to the development of various technologies and industries such as aviation, telecommunications, and media, people are sharing numerous benefits of civilization. However, as the benefits we share increase, the problems that need to be solved increase, too. The problems are…
Korea
July 6, 2023
77th Overseas Visiting Group
During the rainy season, discomfort index is high as it often rains in hot weather. However, the overseas members who visited Korea from all over the world looked sunny bright throughout their stay. The 77th Overseas Visiting Group, consisting of 180 members from 39 countries, arrived in Korea before and…
Korea
July 5, 2023
ASEZ Forum with Minister of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru
The Church of God, which is making efforts for the happiness of humanity and a sustainable environment, and the Peruvian government, which pursues the sustainable development of society and the country, are working in solidarity. Minister of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru Julio Demartini was visiting Korea to attend…
Korea
July 4, 2023
Dedication Worship Service for the Churches in Asan-Jangjae and Dangjin
On July 1, when the second half of 2023 began, two churches in the Chungnam Church Region held a dedication service. The church in Asan, Jangjae, and the church in Dangjin received the blessing of dedication of the new temples along with the blessing of the Sabbath. The local communities…
Korea
July 1, 2023
23rd Seminar for Workers
In the sweltering heat of summer, workers need rest and comfort, escaping from their busy daily routine. On June 25, the Church of God in Moran, Seongnam, Korea, held the “23rd Seminar for Workers,” to provide a time of comfort for workers. Approximately 680 worker members and local residents of…
Korea
June 25, 2023
The 5th Seminar for Students
At the end of June, the Church of God held a special event for students. The 5th Seminar for Student was held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in Korea on June 25. The seminar for students, which began in the form of a webinar (a seminar conducted online) in…
Korea
June 25, 2023