The May - June issue of United News.

United News: May - June 2015

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In this issue is a special on the new UCG.org website and how it is set up and used. Also, the 2015 Conference of Elders was reported on. 

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Labor in the Word

GCE 2015 Live Blog

13 minutes
We are blogging from the 2015 General Conference of Elders meeting being held on May 2 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A Tale of Taxes and Budget

For many, taxes and budgets are “painful", but both can be meaningful and valuable exercises when we understand and appreciate the spiritual reminders that are inherent in the process.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Steve and Evelyn Shafer retired from the full time employee of the ministry on May 1, 2015, as pastor of the Bellevue and Sedro Woolley Washington congregations.

Ecumenicalism: Is it God’s Way?

7 minutes
Genuine love and real unity can only come from God’s Spirit.

Honoring Retiring Ministry

Noel and Becky Hornor retired after 45 years in the full-time employ of the ministry.

Southern Minnesota’s Youth Day Sabbath Service and Winter Family Social

Members from all over attended the 18th annual youth day Sabbath service and winter family social.

Cincinnati East Honors Two Couples’ Major Anniversary Milestones

The Cincinnati East congregation held a joint anniversary celebration for two couples who have been married a combined 125 years.
A woman sitting by herself on a cliff looking out over the town.

Think You Lack Patience? Perhaps Self-Control Is Really What You Need—I Sure Did

6 minutes
Why does God want us to have self-control? Because it is a part of the very nature of God.

Portland Church Honors the Retirement From the Ministry of Noel and Becky Hornor

On the Sabbath of March 14, the Portland congregation gathered for a potluck and evening of recognizing Noel and Becky Hornor for their service to the Church.

“Walking By Faith”—Southwest Missouri Women’s Enrichment Weekend 2015

A total of 54 women gathered from across the region and Canada for the fourth annual Women’s Enrichment Weekend at the Nixa Event Center, Feb. 13-15, 2015.

Bay Area Churches Enjoy a Weekend of Friendship and Recreation

The Oakland, California, congregation hosted a Bay Area family fun weekend on March 7-8, 2015.

Do You Struggle With Self-Worth?

3 minutes
God is where we get our true value from.
Woman standing in sunset with head down.

Does God Love Me?

4 minutes
As we strive for growth, becoming more like Jesus Christ each day, we should be ready to show the unconditional love of God through our example to...

Ninety-nine Ladies Enjoyed a Change-of-Pace Women’s Enrichment Weekend in Southern California

Theme for this year's Women's Enrichment Weekend was “Go For It—God’s Way".

Portland Women’s Enrichment Weekend

This year's theme was “Showers of Comfort.”
Hands holding a map.

My Calling: Coincidences or Divine Plan in Action?

3 minutes
Something happened that I didn’t understand: I got up one morning, picked up my Bible, got in my car, and drove to our local Costco store.

New Orleans Celebrates Golden Anniversary of Church

The golden anniversary for the New Orleans Church of God was celebrated Feb. 28, 2015.

Fifitieth Anniversary of the Church of God in Maryland

The Church of God in Maryland celebrated 50 years on March 7, 2015, with 122 in attendance!