United News: July - August 2015

Studying the bible?

Sign up to add this to your study list.

In this issue, we recognize the new ministerial trainees. We also honor those who are retiring from the ministry. There is an ABC graduation special article. There is a graduation special this issue where we are honor members in the church who graduated high school, university and graduate school. 

Table of Contents

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Fred and Lucretia Kellers retired from the full-time employment of the Church after 52 years of ministerial service on July 1, 2015.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Congregation Focused Education Seminars

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, congregation hosted a focused education weekend June 20-21, 2015.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

After working full time for more than 52 years in the employ of the Church, Vernon Hargrove retired on May 24, 2015.

Little Rock, Arkansas, Church Picnic

The picnic was held on June 28.
3 minutes
This is the ministry that will be leading our children and their children.

Los Angeles Women’s Club Enjoys Arts & Crafts

On May 31, the women’s club of the Los Angeles, California, congregation met for arts and crafts gathering.

North Carolina Congregations Honor David Mills

David and Sandy Mills retire from the ministry after 54 years of service.

Meet the New UCG.org

The Internet team at United Church of God launched the new, improved UCG.org website Sunday, April 19.

Ambassador Bible College Class of 2015

Ambassador Bible College class of 2015 graduated on Sunday, May 17. It was a notable event as we celebrated this milestone.

232 Southern Californians Enjoy a Sabbath in the Park

Garden Grove, Los Angeles and Redlands combined for Sabbath services in Irvine Regional Park.

2015 General Conference of Elders

The 20th meeting of the General Conference of Elders was held on May 3.

A Snapshot of the Six Ministerial Trainees

Introducing the new ministerial trainees.

Charlotte Congregation Recognizes Sabbath School Graduates

Sabbath school students were recognized during services on June 13.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Gary Antion retired from the full-time ministry on July 1, 2015.

Wisconsin Youth Wins at State Ballroom Dance Competitions

Alexander Buckmaster and his dance partner Harmony Kaegi entered 10 events at the 28th Annual Wisconsin State Dancesport Championships.

Honoring Retiring Minustry

David and Sandy Mills retired from the full time ministry on June 30, 2015.

Texas Congregations Bid Gary and Kim Petty Goodbye

The San Antonio, Austin, and Waco congregations sponsored farewell luncheons expressing their heart-felt love for the Pettys.