United States: Blessed Cultural Sports Festival 2026

A Celebration of Blessed Culture Across Generations The 22nd Blessed Cultural Sports Festival was held from August 5 to 9 at the Spiceland National Youth Campus in Indiana. 500 young people spanning the first through third generations participated in volleyball, soccer, basketball, Tong-Il Moo-Do and other competitions. The festival gave young people space to set […]

United States: Third Global Family Festival

United Through Culture A third Global Family Festival was held on August 23 at the Michigan Family Church, bringing together members and guests representing 11 nations. More than 100 participants, including 25 invited guests, stopped by booths featuring traditional foods, clothing and cultural displays from around the world. Gaining stamps in their Peace Road passports, […]

United States: Young Family Workshop

A Legacy of Faith Across Generations A Young Family Workshop was held at Belvedere from August 19 to 22 for second-generation parents and their third-generation children. Vice Continental Director Masayoshi Kajikuri and his wife shared memories connected with Belvedere, True Parents’ early residence in America. For many parents, returning to Belvedere with their own children […]

United States: Family Camp 2026

One Heart Blossoming in the Forest Family Camp 2026 was held from August 14 to 16 in a coastal redwood forest in the San Francisco Bay Area. Adults and children shared Principle-based education, participated in archery, kayaking and other camp activities, while the relaxed family atmosphere helped newcomers and more distant members feel part of […]

Heavenly North America: Japanese Global Leadership Program Orientation

Deepening Faith and a Sense of Mission in North America Twelve Japanese Global Leadership Program trainees from Japan took part in orientation programs in the United States and Canada beginning July 24. In Canada, trainees spent time at Clearstone Lodge, where True Parents had once stayed, and at Toronto Family Church. In Indianapolis, USA, they […]

United States: Hyojeong Culture Music and Arts Workshop

Hyojeong Culture and True Love Through Music and the Arts From August 3 to 5, first- and second-generation musicians from 11 communities gathered for a Hyojeong Culture music and arts workshop. Music Director David Eaton presented the history of True Parents’ investment in music and the arts, opening discussion on how to strengthen Hyojeong Culture […]

United States: National Parents’ Day Celebration

Celebrating Family and Bringing Communities Together A Parents’ Day commemorative event was held on August 1 in Monterey Park, Los Angeles.Approximately 350 people including local members attended and took part in the family experience program. Pastor Joshua Holmes introduced True Parents’ vision of strengthening families as the foundation for healthy communities, and selected parents were […]

Canada: Hyojeong Pilgrimage to Japan and Korea

A Journey to Rediscover the Roots of Faith Eight young Unificationists from Canada took part in a hyojeong pilgrimage to Japan and Korea from July 21 to 31. In Japan, they visited Waseda University and the Osaka Castle Holy Ground and joined young Japanese members in a religious freedom initiative. In Korea, they visited Guri […]