True Parents have emphasized that “as the chosen people, we must fulfill our responsibility to attend Heaven,” underscoring the importance of education based on The Great Epic of the Chosen Han People of Korea. Accordingly, Missionaries Moon Shin-chul and Moon Shin-heung, the Inheritors of Heaven’s Love and Blessing, conducted a nationwide lecture tour on The Great Epic of the Chosen Han People of Korea in 26 regions throughout Korea from March 21–June 20, 2026 (HC 2.3 to 5.6, Cheon Il Guk year 14). Beginning in the spring and concluding at the threshold of summer, the two missionaries traveled nearly 9,700 kilometers, linking churches throughout Korea in a remarkable nationwide journey. True Peace covered every stop on the tour, capturing each church’s response and the voices of those who participated. More than simply documenting a series of events, we hope this feature will stand as a meaningful record of a journey that helped blessed families reaffirm their identity and pride as the chosen people. — Editor’s Note
Missionary Moon Shin-chul’s Tour: Building an Identity of Faith Together with the Young Generation
Missionary Moon Shin-chul’s tour began at Gwangjin Grand Church in the Northern Seoul District on March 21 (HC 2.2). From there, he traveled through Gangdong, Incheon, Namyangju, Suwon, Chuncheon, Daejeon, Cheongju, Iksan, Daegu, Haeyang Yeosu, and Ulsan before concluding at Changwon Grand Church—a journey connecting 13 Grand Churches across Korea.
At each church he visited, Missionary Moon Shin-chul first sat down with those engaged in ministry to the young generation. He spoke with Seonghwa teachers, youth ministers, and other members responsible for the young generation, sharing their concerns about the realities of education in the field.
He emphasized that helping the young generation grow in faith requires placing love and understanding before compulsory duties, and setting an example through one’s own life before offering instruction. During meetings with core members, he expressed deep gratitude to elder members who had devoted their lives to the providence. In response, they shared wisdom gained over the course of their long journeys of faith.
When speaking to the young generation, Missionary Shin-chul candidly shared the struggles of faith he had experienced while growing up. He testified that it was the unconditional love of fellow members that had lifted him up despite his shortcomings, opening the hearts of the young people who were listening. During every presentation, he returned to one central message: we are all children of Heavenly Parent. He reminded the audience that “our identity is the standard that guides the choices we make in life,” encouraging blessed families to rediscover both their identity and the meaning of being the chosen people.
The conversations continued beyond the lectures and discussion sessions. Over shared meals and cups of tea, Missionary Moon Shin-chul and the members spoke openly about their lives and the questions of faith they had long carried in their hearts. These informal conversations narrowed the distance between generations and strengthened the commitment of those serving the young generation.
Yoon Mi-jeong, a young generation teacher at Changwon Grand Church, shared: “Heavenly Parent loves these children, and I hope they can experience that love through me and, in turn, pass it on to those who come after them, creating a cycle of true love. I will continue striving to become a teacher who can share that kind of love.”
Members also shared how deeply the tour had resonated with them. Yu Jin-ho, a young adult from Gwangjin Grand Church, said: “Missionary Moon Shin-chul’s message gave me an opportunity to reflect on the direction the young generation should pursue. As a Seonghwa teacher, it also helped me establish the mindset I should have in guiding them.” Shim Yu-na of Gangdong Grand Church commented: “I was able to feel True Parents’ heart, and it also changed my perception of the church in a positive way.”
Ahn Eun-su of Incheon Grand Church reflected: “It was meaningful to be able to speak honestly about the young generation. It made me think seriously about the direction young people in Incheon should pursue.” Yu Seung-min of the Incheon Student Center added: “It reminded me once again of the vision of One Family of Humankind under God that True Parents long to see realized.”
The warm sense of harmony continued throughout the latter half of the tour. Jung Moon-gi, church leader of Chuncheon Grand Church, commented: “It gave me a renewed understanding of the young generation and an opportunity to reflect on myself as a parent.” Park Myo-rin of Hoengseong Church shared: “I realized that in order to truly love members who have become inactive in the church, I first need to grow myself.” Shin Dong-beom of Daejeon Grand Church said: “It was an opportunity to reaffirm my identity as Pure Water.”
Shin Hwa-jeong of Cheongju Grand Church reflected: “It made me reconsider my identity as Heavenly Parent’s daughter and ask what I can do for True Mother.” Ito Sonomi, a Seonghwa teacher at Cheongju Grand Church, said: “I resolved to become a teacher who embraces Seonghwa students with love.” From its beginning in Gwangjin to its conclusion in Changwon, Missionary Moon Shin-chul’s presentations firmly engraved in the hearts of countless young people their identity as sons and daughters of Heavenly Parent.
Missionary Moon Shin-heung’s Tour: Sharing hope through pride in being a blessed family
Unlike Missionary Moon Shin-chul, who began his tour in the Seoul metropolitan area, Missionary Moon Shin-heung began his journey in the regions farthest from the capital. Starting at Jangheung Church in the Gwangju–Jeonnam–Jeju District on March 21 (HC 2.2), he traveled to Yeoncheon, East Busan, Hamyang, Andong, Jecheon, Donghae, Giheung, Buan, Seo-gu, Geumcheon, Jungnang, and finally Dangjin Church. Rather than visiting Grand Churches, his itinerary brought him to smaller churches across the country.
Although these smaller churches retained much of the character of the movement’s early days, the devotion of the members who had sustained their communities of faith was anything but small. Members of Donghae Church offered prayers and bows for 40 days while refurbishing their sanctuary, and members of Hamyang Church united their hearts by offering 120 bows. At Yeoncheon Church, members personally made phone calls and visited families, filling a worship service that usually drew around 20 people with more than 50 participants.
During the Sunday service, Missionary Moon Shin-heung delivered his message on the theme of The Great Epic of the Chosen Han People of Korea. He emphasized that just as the people of Israel never lost their identity as the chosen people, whatever their circumstances, today’s Korean people and blessed families must likewise fulfill the responsibilities of the chosen people.
Addressing members who had remained faithful despite the criticism they faced from society, he encouraged them, saying, “No matter what the world may say, I want you to know that I am proud of you. You are more precious and more valued than anyone else.” His words rekindled their sense of pride.
Whereas Missionary Moon Shin-chul spoke about identity in a way that resonated with the young generation, Missionary Moon Shin-heung offered heartfelt comfort and gratitude to the elder members who had faithfully remained at their posts through the years. His sincere heart bridged distances, soothed old wounds, and remained with the members long afterward.
Following the worship service, meetings with core members centered on concerns for the young generation and the future direction of their church communities. Missionary Moon Shin-heung explained that it is important to help children find their own path of faith in an atmosphere of love and respect, and emphasized a culture that places the highest priority on harmony within the family. He also shared meals with young adults and members of the younger generation, listening carefully as they spoke about their concerns regarding faith and their future.
Members agreed that the tour had reaffirmed both the value and the mission of blessed families. Lim Jeong-sook of Jangheung Church shared, “I came to feel True Parents’ heart more deeply, and I will strive to live a life that shares that love with others.” Baek Seung-su, a young adult from Yeoncheon Church, said, “There was a period after I entered the workforce when my identity was shaken. This tour reminded me once again of the value of being part of a blessed family and gave me the strength to move forward without wavering.”
Church Leader Shimada Koji of East Busan Church commented, “Every word Missionary Moon Shin-heung spoke resonated deeply with me. I felt anew that Heavenly Parent is watching over us.” Choi Seong-yoon and Naritomi Etsuko, the pastoral couple of Jecheon Church, remarked, “Seeing the sincere way he cared for the members gave us renewed hope.”
Members continued to share their reflections throughout the latter part of the tour. Matsumoto Yasue of Donghae Church said, “I will strive to live a life that repays the love I have received from True Parents.” Church Leader Aono Toyofumi of Buan Church shared, “This renewed my determination to live in oneness with Heavenly Parent and True Parents.” Cha Seung-hyun of Haeyang Yeosu Grand Church commented, “Missionary Moon Shin-heung taught us that we are all children of Heavenly Parent and the true sons and daughters of True Parents. I feel that if we live according to those words, one day we will be able to realize one family of humankind under Heavenly Parent.”
At the final stop of the tour, Church Leader Oh Ju-yeon of Dangjin Church reflected, “It was a time that strengthened my conviction that if the younger generation clearly understands the value and identity of blessed families and lives accordingly, they will overcome every hardship and trial.”
Footsteps Connecting 26 Churches— and the Journey Ahead
The nationwide tour of Korean churches by the two Inheritors of Heaven’s Love and Blessing was far more than a series of church visits. As they traveled from church to church across the country, the tour created opportunities for both the younger generation and core members to reflect together on the meaning of their faith. While Missionary Moon Shin-chul’s tour focused on educating the younger generation and strengthening their sense of identity, Missionary Moon Shin-heung’s tour encouraged blessed families who have faithfully sustained smaller churches to take renewed pride in their calling and recommit themselves to living out their faith.
Neither the depth of one’s faith, the length of one’s spiritual journey, nor the size of one’s church is the measure of a person’s worth before Heavenly Parent. Over the course of 13 weeks, the tour brought the message of The Great Epic of the Chosen Han People of Korea, which True Parents have consistently emphasized, to churches throughout Korea while encouraging blessed families to reaffirm their identity and responsibility. As the younger generation continues to find its place and smaller churches grow stronger, the journey of members embracing the identity of the chosen Han people is beginning anew.
