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Personal From the President: From the Path of Hurricane Ian

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Rick Shabi
2022-09-29
When you feel helpless and powerless in yourself, with complete trust in God, it is a wonderful, motivating, freeing feeling.
I’m writing this today from the Orlando, Florida, area where my wife and I have been since last Friday. We had a most enjoyable and inspiring Sabbath and Feast of Trumpets with the brethren in Jacksonville and Orlando, and decided to spend...
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Personal From Ministerial and Member Services: September 29, 2022

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Mark Welch
2022-09-29
We all enjoyed a full day of worship and fellowship on the Feast of Trumpets.
My wife, Barbara, and I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to visit with members of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Wheeling, West Virginia, congregations on the Feast of Trumpets. It was wonderful to see some faithful members who we...
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you” (2 Thessalonians 3:1, KJV)

Pray for the Gospel to Have Free Course

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United News
2022-09-29
The apostle Paul encouraged the Thessalonian congregation to pray for him as he carried out Jesus Christ’s great commission to spread the gospel (Matthew 24:14; 28:19-20). “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have...
Paul clearly recognized the vital importance of this mission. He told the Corinthian brethren, “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel (1...
2022 Feast of Tabernacles Webcast

2022 Feast of Tabernacles Webcast Information

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United Church of God
Feast of Tabernacles
2022-09-28
Join us for the Feast of Tabernacles webcast from Jekyll Island, Georgia and St. George, Utah Feast sites.
The following Feast sites will be providing a LIVE webcast of services: Jekyll Island, Georgia (Eastern Time) and St. George, Utah (Mountain Time). Click on the links below and view the webcast schedule for Jekyll Island and St. George....
Len Martin and Aaron Creech

Personal From Ministerial and Member Services: September 22, 2022

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Mark Welch
2022-09-22
New United Youth Camps Coordinators
After gathering much input from current preteen and teen camp directors, from regional pastors and from members of the Council of Elders, I am very happy to announce that Len Martin will be our new UYC Coordinator and Aaron Creech will be...
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Letter from the President: September 22, 2022

United News
Rick Shabi
Letter from the President
2022-09-22
As we enter into the fall Holy Days, we are similarly seeing the end of one “season” or “age,” as we move into another.
In the northern hemisphere we are entering into the autumn of the year. The leaves have started falling off the trees, and in the Midwest region a dramatic change in the weather is predicted for this week as we move from summertime heat to...
United Church of God congregations holding Sabbath services on October 8,2022 before the Feast of Tabernacles.

Sabbath Services before the Feast of Tabernacles: October 8, 2022

United News
Chris Rowland
Feast of Tabernacles
2022-09-22
This year the weekly Sabbath falls a day before the Feast begins. Many members and ministers will have already left for the Feast of Tabernacles before the weekly Sabbath. As a result, many congregations are canceling services before the...
We have provided a map and a listing that indicates which congregations have confirmed that they will hold services on October 8, 2022, (indicated by a solid green star) and those who have indicated that services will be cancelled (...
a group of brethren attending the Feast in Annecy, France

From the President's Office: September 15, 2022

United News
Rick Shabi
Feast of Tabernacles
2022-09-15
As you make final physical preparations for the Feast, please consider God’s command (not suggestion) is for His people to gather before Him at the place He chooses, for the entire eight-day period, from sunset as the 15th of the seventh...
Perhaps you noticed the full moon this past Saturday evening? That full moon reminds us the fall Holy Days are upon us. At the next full moon, God’s people around the world will be gathered before Him, in the place He has chosen,...

Feast Greece 2024: Pre-register for Greece Feast Site 2024

Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Tabernacles
2022-09-15
Pre-register for Greece Feast Site 2024
In 2024 we are making plans for an international festival all inclusive resort experience on the Greek isle of Crete with its easy options for Biblically-focused touring.  Immediate registration is requested by September 27, 2022 (...

Greece Feast Site 2024

United News
2022-09-15
Pre-register for Greece Feast 2024
In 2024 we are making plans for an international festival all inclusive resort experience on the Greek isle of Crete with its easy options for Biblically-focused touring.   Immediate registration is requested by September 27,...
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Reflecting on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Rick Shabi
2022-09-09
Queen Elizabeth was that type of servant leader that commanded the respect, for the most part, of everyone around the world.
Yesterday, September 8, 2022, the world learned of the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. While many knew her death was imminent, the news struck the whole world—especially those in England and those nations around the world...
Darris McNeely gives a presentation to a seated group.

Personal From Ministerial and Member Services: September 8, 2022

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Mark Welch
2022-09-08
This workshop was designed to equip and inspire the participants to become even more effective in their service to the Church.
From all reports and feedback, the leadership workshop we held this past weekend was especially enjoyable, rewarding and productive. The theme was “A Leader is First a Disciple” and we welcomed 33 UCG members from the United States, two...
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Festival Registration Announcement

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Charles Melear
2022-09-08
Accurate registration helps with final planning.
With the Feast about a month away, we are asking everyone to update their Festival registration if (1) you have not registered yet, including those staying at home, (2) plans have changed, (3) you have multiple registrations, or (4) you...
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Winter Camp 2022

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Aaron Creech
2022-09-08
Dates for camp this year are Monday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 1.
We are excited for Winter Camp 2022 to take place once again in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Applications are coming in fast, so get yours in soon if you want to join us for an awesome week in “The Zone” at Winter Camp this year. Dates for camp...
Darris McNeely instructing a group of Ambassador Bible College students

Coming Soon—Video Recording of ABC Class: Acts of the Apostles

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Rick ShabiPeter Eddington
2022-09-08
These classes will be a very helpful tool in your study.
We are pleased to announce that after the Feast of Tabernacles the home office will be making available weekly video recordings of the Ambassador Bible College (ABC) class “The Acts of the Apostles.” Presented by Darris McNeely, these...
A shepherd faces a flock of sheep against a backdrop of green hillside with trees.

From the President’s Office: Assessing the State of Our Flocks

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Rick Shabi
2022-09-01
Individually—and as God’s Church—we must examine ourselves regularly.
At the August Council of Elders meeting, I began my presentation with Proverbs 27:23, which states: “Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds.” For the last few months that’s exactly what we have been doing...
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Northwest Family Weekend Planned For Dec. 23–26

United News
2022-09-01
Everyone is invited for this weekend of fellowship, learning and activities.
The annual Northwest Family Weekend will be held in Portland, Oregon, this year on Dec. 23–26. This traditional annual event will feature teen and adult Bible studies, Sabbath services, family and teen dances, volleyball and basketball...

Winter Family Weekend 2022

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Winter Family Weekend
2022-08-25
Winter Family Weekend is back!
Winter Family Weekend is back! Please mark your calendars! Opening events will begin on Friday evening, Dec. 23, with activities ending on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The event will once again be held near Cincinnati, Ohio, with a new hotel and...
Three girls wearing UYC shirts

Personal From Ministerial and Member Services: August 18, 2022

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Mark Welch
2022-08-18
Mark Welch would like to thank everyone for their contribution to another very successful summer camp program.
Now that summer is drawing to a close here in the United States and all of our summer United Youth Camps are completed, I would like to thank everyone for their contribution to another very successful summer camp program. Our camps are...
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Teen Instagram Account

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United News
2022-08-18
Follow us at compasscheck on Instagram.
Due to popular demand, the home office media team is working on creating Instagram content specifically for our teens. We will be using the existing Compass Check account to share encouraging and fun spiritually uplifting content,...
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