We might not consider the use of questions as effective means of providing instruction. However, Jesus Christ frequently used questions as a powerful way to teach and draw out a person’s inner thoughts and motives. Instead of using...
Our Creator has made us physical, and blessed us with access to His Spirit so that we can start a transformation process to become like Him. This Holy Day celebrates that Spirit and the calling to be first to have access to His power in...
As the 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ begins, will all people immediately give their allegiance to the King of Kings? This sermon shows that the adoption of God's laws and rule will very likely be gradual, and the Kingdom of God will...
You may give of your money and time to those in genuine physical need, but still miss out on much of the spiritual intent of this teaching of Jesus. Tim Franke explains why from Scripture.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon sets out to wrestle with the enigmas of life. He involves himself in a case study to determine if there is life before death. Is this life under the sun meaningless? Find our why Solomon says this...
The Feast of Trumpets holds a special and an exciting time, because it shows the fall festival season and what God has for all mankind. It's a great day because of the resurrection that will be taking place. This message has 3 points to...
Kingdom of God Bible Seminar Series, Part 6, Session 2
Why do we observe God’s Holy Days today? What do they picture? What do they mean? How do we observe these days? What is God’s Plan of Salvation revealed in the Holy Days?
Likely a memory scripture, Proverbs 3:5 says Trust in the Lord with all your heart. And lean not on your own understanding. It relates closely to what we read in Matthew 6. It is about God-reliance instead of self-reliance. We all had a...
The Bible gives us the spiritual principles to guide us in how to observe God’s holy Sabbath day. Like the Pharisees of Jesus’ day, people are tempted to add to the Bible by making up a long legalistic list of do’s and don’ts and imposing...
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...