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Many assume Jesus was born on Christmas or that, even if He wasn’t, it’s a good occasion to celebrate, since it’s still worshipping Him. But did early Christians observe Christmas? And what should we do today?
Good News
Where did the idea of a "merry Christmas" come from? Did it begin with well-meaning Christians who wished only the best for others, or are its origins considerably older than we might suppose? Does wishing others "Merry Christmas" please...
United News
United News
2021-11-01
The United Church of God is pleased to honor John and Merrie Elliott upon retirement on Sept. 15, 2021, after nearly five decades of employed service to the Church.
On Sept. 7, the Tulsa, Oklahoma, congregation hosted a reception honoring the Elliotts. Mark Welch, operation manager of Minister and Member Services presented them with several gifts and expressed thanks for their dedication and...
This Is The Way
The writer of Ecclesiastes stated, "A man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry" (Ecclesiastes 8:15).
This Is The Way
Having company over for dinner and visiting with one another is almost a universally accepted thing to do.
United News
Fun is a natural result of a proper balance among the other elements of the zone.
Good News
Millions of people have found themselves caught up in the lies promised by the sexual revolution, finding that it brought only heartache and pain. If you're one of its victims, what can you do to start over?
United News
Wayne WardDavid Palmer
2021-11-01
The city of Surrey became the temporary dwelling place for 35 Feastgoers in British Columbia, Canada; the place where God put His name and which became a refuge for those put out when COVID-19 restrictions closed down their assigned Feast...
Surrey became the place that 35people now remember as nothing less than simply delightful.
Surrey is a distinct municipal jurisdiction within the greater Vancouver area, serving half a million residents and boasting a picturesque...
United News
United News
2018-03-22
In January, John Elliott completed 15 years of service to UCG East Africa as senior pastor as he announced his retirement from that position. He and his wife Merrie began serving there in 2003 and have made 36 visits to the region.
During this January visit to Kenya, Mr. Elliott held two ministerial conferences, made several congregation visits, and held a two-day leadership conference with attendees from as far away as Rwanda. One of his grandsons, Zarek Dowd, was...
This Is The Way
Commenting on the difference she had observed among her patients, a nurse said: "I notice it makes all the difference in the world, what kind of an environment a person has got inside of him."
United News
Victor Kubik
2016-05-16
We would like to announce that John Elliott has been named the pastor of the Vancouver and Vancouver Island congregations in British Columbia, Canada.
He will be reporting to UCG-Canada. John and his wife, Merrie, will serve these congregations from their home in the United States for the present time.
We would like to thank John on behalf of the entire ministry of the United Church...