United News: June 2026

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Welcome to the June 2026 issue of United News!

 

This issue features local and international Church news, including updates from the home office and announcements from members. The Good News section features three articles on helpful spiritual topics.

 

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Table of Contents

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Steve Myers
1 minute
Updates from the UCG operation managers
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8 minutes
Recent events held by Church family and news from members.
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a smiling woman with sunglasses
2 minutes
A special section highlighting recent births, weddings, anniversaries and obituaries of our membership.
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Magnifying glass examining a book
8 minutes
Most people either excuse themselves too easily or condemn themselves too harshly. Scripture calls us to something far rarer: seeing ourselves clearly...
1 minute
The Council of Elders thanked Dan Dowd and Victor Kubik for their years of service on the council.
15 minutes
"And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you and esteem them very highly in love...
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7 minutes
How should we respond when we encounter failure within God’s Church?
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Large group of people in a convention hall
10 minutes
The United Church of God held its annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders (GCE) on May 2–4, 2026. The theme this year was “Enhancing...
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2 minutes
The Council of Elders meeting was very beneficial and accomplished a number of tasks, from normal business to new initiatives.