Like the small remnant of the Jewish population that built a small temple in the 6th century B.C., we are the small things of the earth. Composed of dirt and undone by sin, we are nothing until God elects to mercifully intervene on our...
Let us consider time... from both a human and godly perspective. We are all given a finite amount of time. It is our most precious resource. We have great discretion in how we spend it. This message offers principles that will help us...
When you review your spiritual life how do your measure your progress? Here are a number of very relevant questions we might ask ourselves to do just that.
God's precious Spirit works in us from the start all the way to the fullness of life at the Seventh Trump. John's Gospel gives three ways to look at God's Precious Holy Spirit.
Pastor Bart Bornhorst emphasizes that we are the weakest beings in God’s plan of salvation, which is highlighted on this Day of Atonement, and covers three points in our battle for eternal life; stay away from the sinful attractions of...
Can others trust what you say? If we could not trust God, where would we be? Covenants- why have them? Covenants are different than contracts- more important- they involve character.
Man's obsession with youth and the desire to live forever goes way back. Many have searched for the fabled Fountain of Youth--seeking waters with restorative properties that will allow you to reverse the aging process and potentially live...
Many in our society today are only concerned with their own feelings, own desires, own goals in life. Not able to see something from another’s point of view. “Empathy is considered by many psychologists to be essential to cooperation,...
God recreated the Earth and all its sun and moon cycles, the weather patterns, all animals and plants and even mankind in perfect order and harmony and said it was all good. Satan came along and has influenced man ever since to gradually...
On Crete, the largest island in Greece, the Feast will be hosted by The Creta Maris Resort. This all-inclusive resort has an authentic Greek village feel. Pre and post tours will make available biblical sites such as Athens and Corinth....
This update includes an overview of recent Council meetings, a camp announcement and print marketing statistics.
From the President . . .
Greetings, brethren,
The Council of Elders concluded their meetings here in Cincinnati earlier today. As you may have seen from the agenda that was distributed last week, the agenda was quite...
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG.
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG. I had just sent the...
Think of times when you felt the intervention of God, your calling, decision to be baptized, a "coincidence" at just the right time to strengthen, encourage you in a trial. These fingerprints of God will strengthen our faith in the days to...
Would you like to have your own personal spiral-bound copy of the UCG Hymnal (song leader/pianist version)? We are planning a reprint of these and want to provide the opportunity for anyone to purchase one or more.
This large print, hardcover, spiral-ring bound, original version (8.875 x 11.25 in.) is available to everyone. It is especially helpful for song leaders, pianists and those who would benefit from larger-sized print or a hymnal that will...
Tests of new Beyond Today print advertisements will reach 8,000,000 households in July 2020. Four booklet titles will be advertised in coupon inserts in U.S. Sunday newspapers.
[JUNE 24, 2020] In July 2020 the United Church of God will conduct four tests of half-page coupon advertisements in Valassis “free standing inserts” in a variety of Sunday newspapers.
Although we have tested and rolled...
You can download PDFs of the 2023 Youth Festival Activity Booklets now.
Youth Festival Activity Booklets are now available online! There are three separate booklets for grades K-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-6.
Three PDFs are available for download by clicking "downloads" on the right side...
Submit graduation announcements and photos by June 7.
We plan to feature the high school and university graduates of 2023 in the July-August issue of United News! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below and send a photograph by June 7. Please keep it to 250 words...