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Home Office Weekly Update: February 15, 2024

United News
2024-02-15
We can experience the power of God in us when we stir up His Spirit and center our thoughts and actions to accomplish His work.
From Ministerial and Member Services . . . Give Thought To Your Ways When God says it once, it’s important. But when He speaks it more than once, it has to be significant. We find an example of that in the book of...
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Prophetic Times: Iran in Prophecy

United News
Jim Tuck
2024-02-09
What is the prophetic role of this arrogant nation of Iran, which constantly belittles the United States and Israel? Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on national television: “The situation between America and Iran is...
The Ayatollah of Iran openly made this statement about Israel: “Our stance against Israel is the same stance we have always taken. Israel is a malignant cancerous tumor in the West Asian region that has to be removed and eradicated: it is...
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Home Office Weekly Update: February 8, 2024

United News
2024-02-08
We must have that “mind to work” as we fulfill God’s plan.
From the President . . . Greetings brethren around the world, Lately, Nehemiah has been on my mind as we continue our weekly Bible studies. God led Nehemiah back to Jerusalem to repair the damaged wall and the burned...
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Prophetic Times: Back to the Roaring Twenties?

United News
Jim Tuck
2024-02-02
The Roaring Twenties, as it was dubbed, from 1920-29, saw the gross national product (GNP) explode by 40 percent. There was drinking in excess, dancing and a raucous party spirit that spread to cities across the country. It all came...
In the 1920s the United States experienced extreme social changes as the country moved away from being an agrarian economy to an industrialized nation. People moved off the farms into factories to work and the cities grew dramatically....
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Home Office Weekly Update: February 1, 2024

United News
2024-02-01
As the people of God, we have a wall around us!
From Ministerial and Member Services . . . The Spiritual Wall Around Us The challenging times in which we live require us, now more than ever, to fend off worldly influences and trust in God—as He is our refuge...
Register now for the 2024 Virtual Pinewood Derby!

Virtual Pinewood Derby 2024 Registration Open!

United News
2024-02-01
The Virtual Pinewood Derby will be held on March 10, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. EST. Register today!
Are you ready to race? The New England congregations are planning an online social event. Continuing the tradition from last year, there will be a Virtual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, Mar. 10 from 1-4 p.m. EST. We have held the Pinewood...
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Home Office Weekly Update: January 25, 2024

United News
2024-01-25
In the months leading up to Passover, it is a time of deep introspection.
From the President . . . Greetings brethren, Last night we started a new series of online Bible studies from the home office. After completing a chapter-by-chapter series on the book of Isaiah, we began a new series...

United Youth Camp South Africa - 2023

Good Works
Rebecca Ferro
Good Works
2024-01-22
United Youth Corps volunteer, Rebecca Ferro, gives an overview of the United Youth Camp in South Africa.
Subtitles are available in English and Italian. Please click the "settings" icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the video. Choose "Subtitles/CC" and you can choose English or Italian. I sottotitoli sono disponibili in inglese e...
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Prophetic Times: Red China in Prophecy

United News
Jim Tuck
2024-01-19
The Great Red Dragon, the Sleeping Giant of the east, is waking up. This great nation with 1.4 billion people is starting to throw its weight around. China has the biggest maritime force on the globe with an inventory of about 355 vessels...
Perspective         Chinese President Xi wants China to be great. What do their ambitions portend for the future? China is methodically expanding its reach throughout the world using its monetary gain....
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Home Office Weekly Update: January 18, 2024

United News
2024-01-18
This week's update features soon-coming events and online resources.
Seminars Available Six presentations that were given at Winter Family Weekend in Cincinnati are now available online. Here is the YouTube playlist link that features all of the seminars in one location: youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Photo of the NoFrontex Demonstration held on April 23, 2022, in Bern, Switzerland.

Prophetic Times: Dangers of Mass Migration

United News
Jim Tuck
2024-01-12
Islam has had a historical stronghold in the Balkans since the Ottoman wars in Europe. The number of Muslims in European countries is estimated at 44 million, or 5 percent of the total population. Just as U.S. President Joe Biden has...
Perspective Wikipedia states: “According to a representative survey, it is estimated that in 2019, there were 5.3–5.6 million Muslims with a migrant background in Germany (6.4–6.7% of the population), in addition to an unknown number of...
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Home Office Weekly Update: January 11, 2024

United News
2024-01-11
Let’s all pray for one another, even more so as “the Day approaches.”
From the President . . . Greetings brethren around the world, Earlier this week my wife, Deborah, and I returned to Cincinnati after a very inspiring, productive and rewarding trip abroad. Last week you heard about...
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Young Adult Winter/Ski Retreat—Feb. 16–19, 2024

United News
Sabrina Massie
2024-01-10
Join us for an exciting winter/ski retreat!
We are excited to announce a second annual UCG Young Adult winter/ski retreat on Feb. 16-19, 2024—President's Day Weekend! As we forge new and deeper relationships with people of like mind, we will be eating and staying together for the...
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2024 French Feast Site - Club Miléade La Gaillarde

United News
2024-01-08
Join us for the Feast of Tabernacles at the Club Miléade La Gaillarde on the French Riviera.
Your French brothers and sisters in Christ are pleased to welcome you back to Club Miléade La Gaillarde for the Feast of Tabernacles in 2024. The Feast will be held on the beautiful French Riviera near the well-known tourist destinations...
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Home Office Weekly Update: January 4, 2024

United News
2024-01-04
This week's updates include details from the work in the Philippines, a recommended sermon and announcements for upcoming events.
From Ministerial and Member Services . . . Greetings from the Philippines! After the weeklong Manila leadership conference, my wife, Kathe, and I along with senior pastor David Dobson and his wife, Denise,...

Nourishing Minds and Bodies

Good Works
Kevin Call
Good Works
2023-12-29
An update on the community outreach project in Portsmouth, Ohio
The Portsmouth, Ohio UCG congregation recently received funding for a community outreach program through the Good Works Program. We purchased two mini-libraries and installed them outside of our church building.  One library contains...
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Home Office Weekly Update: December 28, 2023

United News
2023-12-28
Attendees at the training and leadership development workshop in Manila, Philippines.
From the President . . . Greetings brethren, from Manila, Philippines: For the past week we have had the absolute pleasure of being here in the Philippines, enjoying the Sabbath last week in Manila and getting to know...

Winter Family Weekend Restaurants

Winter Family Weekend
Winter Family Weekend
2023-12-22
Please contact ahead of time. Some hours may have changed
Restaurants Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Please contact ahead of time. Some hours may have changed. Fretboard Brewing & Public House (103 Main Street): https://www.fbpublichouse.com/ Open Christmas Eve...
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Home Office Weekly Update: December 21, 2023

United News
2023-12-21
This week's announcements include some exciting upcoming events.
From Ministerial and Member Services . . . Ordination of Robert Wood We’re happy to announce that on Dec. 16, 2023, Robert Wood was ordained into the ministry. He and his wife, Ruth, serve the congregation in...

WFW Updates

Winter Family Weekend
Winter Family Weekend
2023-12-15
PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE FREQUENTLY AS WE WILL CONTINUE TO POST UPDATED UNTIL OPENING NIGHT DEC. 22ND
Restaurants  List of nearby restaurants. Sabbath Service Ensemble: Bring your instruments and join the instrumental ensemble for WFW Sabbath services! Let's praise God with our music and support the congregation in singing...
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