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 […]

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: Parents’ Day Celebration

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. […]

United States: Next Generation Missionary Program Graduation 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 […]

United States: Los Angeles Church Members Visit Korea

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. […]