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The 1st ASEZ WAO Academy Guest Lecture
ASEZ WAO, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, carries out a wide range of activities around the world, including climate action and cultural exchange. Underpinning these efforts is the “ASEZ WAO Academy,” where members deepen their understanding of global issues and learn practical ways to take action. Established in 2021 and previously conducted primarily online, the academy expanded its learning opportunities by hosting the First ASEZ WAO Academy Guest Lecture on July 19. Held in a seminar room at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, the event drew approximately 530 participants, including ASEZ WAO members from Korea, officials…
Korea
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The Third Student New Song Festival
The Third Student New Song Festival was held on July 12 at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. About 900 choir members from ten regional associations across Korea attended the event in person, while approximately 4,000 family members, friends, and others watched the festival via live broadcast from representative churches in each association. At around 1 p.m., the festival opened with “All the Earth, Rejoice,” performed by the “Mother’s Star” Choir from the Daejeon-Chungcheong Association. The “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Solomon” Choir from the Southern Gyeonggi Association, the “Gloria” Choir from the Seoul Gangnam Association, and other choirs followed with New Songs such as “I…
Korea
Jul 12, 2026
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Local Churches
ASEZ Holds Forum at the United Nations Office at Geneva
As the world anticipates a transition beyond artificial intelligence (AI) toward an era of artificial general intelligence (AGI) with capabilities comparable to those of humans, discussions are intensifying over the ethical principles and values needed to guide technological development. Against this backdrop, ASEZ, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, held a forum on July 9 at the United Nations Office at Geneva in Switzerland under the theme “Mother’s Love in the Age of AI.” Last year, ASEZ held…
Switzerland
Jul 9, 2026
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Local Churches
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…
Korea
Jul 7, 2026
Photo News
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SingaporeASEZ Members From Kaplan Singapore Collect Plastic Waste at East Coast Park
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U.S.ASEZ WAO Boston Branch in Massachusetts Carries Out the “Mother’s Forest” Project
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PeruASEZ Members From IESTP 4 de Junio de 1821 in Peru Clean Up the Banks of the Amojú River
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PeruASEZ Members in the Lima Area of Peru Clean Up Carpayo Beach
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Spain3rd Madrid Church in Spain Holds the 1,908th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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NepalASEZ Members From Newton International College in Nepal Clean Up the Banks of the Bagmati River
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KoreaThe Incheon Northeast Church Region Holds the 1,895th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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KoreaThe Gyeonggi Southeast Church Region Holds the 1,836th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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Trinidad and TobagoPort of Spain Church in Trinidad and Tobago Holds the 1,804th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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MalaysiaASEZ WAO Georgetown Branch in Malaysia Collects Plastic Waste at Seagate Beach
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South AfricaASEZ WAO Members in Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa, Remove Invasive Plants
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KoreaThe Gimcheon Church Members Clear Snow Along Gimcheon-ro in Namsan-dong
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TanzaniaASEZ Members at the National Institute of Transport in Tanzania Help Create a Cleaner Community Through Street Cleanup
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KoreaCheongju Bukmunro Church Holds “The Words of Mother’s Love Seminar”
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FranceASEZ Members at Sorbonne University in Paris, France, Clean Up Boulevard Saint-Michel
The Fifth ASEZ Biodiversity Seminar
ASEZ, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, has continued to hold biodiversity seminars since 2019, with this year marking the fifth. On June 29, approximately 300 university students, international students, professors, and other participants from Seoul National University, Korea University, Jeonbuk National University, the University of Utah Asia Campus, the City University of New York, and other institutions gathered at Gaon Hall at Seoul National University for the Fifth ASEZ Biodiversity Seminar. This year’s seminar focused on “Nature Positive,” which refers to the recovery and enhancement of nature. It is a global goal that goes beyond halting biodiversity loss and seeks to restore natural ecosystems. Yoo Yeon-chul, Secretary-General of the UN Global Compact Network Korea, delivered a keynote…
Korea
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
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
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
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…
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
[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
