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Community Harmony through Culture The New Jersey Family Church and the local Japanese community held their annual summer harvest festival in Clifton on August 15. More than 200 members, guests and local residents—including neighbors living near the church—enjoyed Japanese Bon Odori dancing, calligraphy, Japanese food and other cultural activities. Through sharing Japanese culture in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building Interfaith Understanding and Unity for Peace A WCLC webinar on the theme “United for Peace: Christianity in a Multi-Faith World,” was held online on July 29. More than 200 people from 22 nations participated as WCLC Chairman Dr. Ki Hoon Kim reflected on PCLC’s work, while Heavenly Asia Pacific Continental Director Yutaka Yamada presented […]
Honoring the Love of Parents and the Value of Family A Parents’ Day celebration was held on July 26 in the Washington Times Arbor Ballroom in conjunction with the Capital Church Sunday Service. Some 240 members attended the event, which featured Dr. Michael Jenkins’ presentation on the establishment of Parents’ Day and an awards ceremony. […]
Celebrating the Journey, Embracing a New Beginning The Next Generation Missionary Program Graduation Ceremony was held on July 25 at the Spiceland Campus in Indiana. Some 250 people attended, including 54 missionaries, plus leaders, pastors, and family members. During the ceremony, the missionaries shared reports on a year of activities and their personal journeys of […]
Expanding Faith and Fellowship in Korea Members of the Los Angeles Church visited Korea from July 18 to 25. The members held Peace Cup tournaments in Mokpo and Muan and discussed plans for an interfaith Peace Cup tournament with Christian ministers. In Seoul, they hosted a KCLC/ACLC program and went out witnessing to local students. […]
