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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…

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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…

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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

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

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…

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Winter Student Camp · Elementary Winter Vacation Camp 2026

In modern society, where AI (Artificial Intelligence) continues to advance and knowledge and information overflow, concerns are growing about what kind of education today’s youth truly need. Cultivating consideration, cooperation, environmental awareness, and altruism is just as important as acquiring knowledge and technical skills. The Church of God’s “Winter Student Camp · Elementary Winter Vacation Camp 2026,” designed to help elementary, middle, and high school students develop upright character through a variety of programs, was held from early January to late February. Organized by local churches in countries including Korea, the United States, Argentina, and Malaysia, the camp ran for one to two weeks at each location, providing students with a meaningful and engaging vacation alongside their peers. Student Camp:…

The 18th ASEZ WAO Environmental Seminar Held in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

On February 25, ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) held the 18th ASEZ WAO Environmental Seminar at the small theater of the Geumcheon-gu Community Culture and Sports Center in Seoul. Under the theme of the Green Workplace Project, which promotes eco-friendly activities in the workplace, the seminar provided an opportunity for participants to recognize the role of office workers amid the climate crisis and learn practical response measures. Geumcheon-gu, where the seminar was held, is home to G Valley (Seoul Digital Industrial Complex) along with Guro-gu, and is emerging as a hub of Seoul’s IT industry. A total of 330 people attended, including office workers in the Seoul area, ASEZ WAO members and activists, figures from…

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