USA Honoring Elder Members on the Washington Monument Rally’s 50th Anniversary

A Time of Gratitude, Honoring Years of Dedication On September 20, Seattle Family Church honored elder members on the fiftieth anniversary of the Washington Monument Rally. Rally participants shared their deepest joys and hardest struggles. Some were returning to the community after more than ten years. Sixteen couples received commemorative plaques with True Parents’ image […]

Queens Family Church Community Retreat

Deepening Bonds of Faith in Nature From September 18 to 20 at the Holmes Camp & Retreat Center, Queens Family Church in New York held its first community retreat in several years. Participants enjoyed hiking, boating, games, and conversing around a campfire, strengthening friendships across generations while refreshing themselves in nature. Following a Sunday service […]

High Noon “Life Without Shadows” Korea Tour

Renewing the Vision for Blessed Families High Noon’s “Life Without Shadows” Korea Tour was held from September 5 to 20 in various cities throughout Korea, reaching around 500 participants. Education for parents, couples and the younger generation addressed healthy family values and preparation for the Blessing. Participants left with renewed determination to build blessed families […]

Tong-Il Moo-Do and Ilwon-Do Promotion Test

Discipline in Body and Mind A Tong-Il Moo-Do and Ilwon-Do Promotion Test was held on September 19 at Sedowon in Muan. Some 20 trainees demonstrated techniques and gave performances, putting to the test the skills they had developed. They also resolved to take true internal ownership, putting True Parents’ words into practice in their daily […]

USA, 7th Annual Teaneck Peace Festival

A Promise of Peace, Hand in Hand The seventh Teaneck Peace Festival was held on September 19 at New Jersey’s Milton A. Votee Park. Hosted by the Peace Islands Institute, it drew three hundred people, including local Family Church members and Peace Starts with Me Alliance New Jersey, to celebrate peace across cultures and faiths. […]

Brazil: Third Youth Service

Young Hearts United in Worship The third Youth Service was held on September 19 at Campo Grande Church in Brazil, with around 50 young people participating. The service featured messages, praise songs and a variety of fellowship activities, creating an opportunity for young guests and church youth to spend time together, get to know one […]

United States: 50th Anniversary of the Washington Monument Rally

A Legacy of Peace Across Generations Events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Washington Monument Rally were held in Washington, D.C., from September 18 to 19. On the first day, local members gathered at the Washington Monument to pray and read True Father’s speech from the historic 1976 rally, reflecting on its significance 50 years […]

USA Hoops for Peace Ribbon Cutting

A New Space for Youth, A New Step Toward Peace On September 19, Plain Truth Mission Family Church in Los Angeles hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hoops for Peace. Christian pastors, community leaders and young people gathered as Bishop G. C. Durham, inspired by True Parents’ peace work through ACLC and Peace Cup LA, opened […]

Heavenly Asia Pacific: World Youth and Students Peace Assembly

Youth from 23 Nations Shaping a Future of Peace The 2026 International Youth and Students Assembly was held over three days from September 17 in Manila, the Philippines. 800 people attended in person while more than 5,000, including young educators and leaders in society, connected from 23 nations across Heavenly Asia-Pacific. Through the Peace Designer […]