United News: May - June 2020

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The May-June 2020 issue of United News contains a front page article about the success of a recent Beyond Today program and an article about how members are coping with the pandemic. This issue also provides updates to the planned General Conference of Elders in light of COVID-19 gathering restrictions and the altered schedule. Inside, you can find a letter from Ministerial and Member Services Operation Manager Mark Welch, as well as an article from Council of Elders member Anthony Wasilkoff.

After the announcements, the Good News section of United News contains four articles about Pentecost, Christian living and the Ten Commandments. Also inside are various updates from congregations around the country and an article about the humble beginnings of the modern Church of God. On the back page of this issue is the Beyond Today programming schedule for May and an article titled, "Consider Your Finances In Times of Uncertainty."

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Members Rally Virtually During the COVID-19 Crisis

Nearly everyone is affected in some way as COVID-19 rocks the globe.

The Feast of Pentecost: A Spiritual Springboard

5 minutes

God’s Holy Spirit, which is the essence of His perfect, loving nature, helps us produce the fruit of righteousness—if we do our part. Let’s consider...

Phoenix, Arizona Congregations Host Barn Dance

As the sunset settled on the evening of Feb. 29, the Phoenix congregations joined together with pep in their step and a twang on their tongues.

GCE Moves to Online Format

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, on March 16 during a videoconference, the Council of Elders passed a resolution moving the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders to an online meeting only, rather than meeting face to face...

Photo of person's hand holding a perfect rose.

Giving Our Best to God

6 minutes

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your...

Graduating Seniors Announcement

Are you a graduating senior, or know someone who is? Send in a bio and photograph to be featured in United News!

Coveting also robs us of contentment, gratitude and peace of mind.

The Ten Commandments Series: The Tenth Commandment

7 minutes

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor...

Women's Enrichment Weekend Held in Oregon

The Portland, Oregon Women’s Enrichment Weekend welcomed approximately 100 ladies from Washington, Oregon, California and Kentucky on Feb. 21-23, 2020.

The Way of Submission

6 minutes

The simple biblical doctrine of submission helps us to have healthy relationships in our marriages and families, at church, at work and in our...

UYC Program Held In Kenya

Seventy-six boys and girls from UCG congregations all over Kenya attended United Youth Camp from Dec. 2-6, 2019. This year’s camp was held at one of our Feast facilities, located near the town of Meru.

Remembering Humble Beginnings

7 minutes

As we count our blessings on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the United Church of God, it is important to take a look back at the humble...

55 Gather in Missouri for Women's Weekend

Approximately 55 women from the heartland and far-flung places such as Maryland, California and Washington State gathered for the 2020 Women’s Enrichment Weekend in southwest Missouri from Feb. 14-16.

Consider Your Finances In Times of Uncertainty: Planned Giving

3 minutes

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people are wor- ried not only for the health implications, but many are also concerned about their current...

Man sitting in field studying Bible alone.

Council Letter: Attending Church Services

4 minutes

Some of us grew up in homes where attending church was a regular weekly occurrence.

Record High BT Program Response and “BT Extras” Debut

Only two weeks ago we reported Beyond Today television program “The Message of the Antichrist” had generated the highest weekly response for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Ministerial and Member Services

We are now living in unprecedented times. In the nearly 65 years I have lived, nothing like this COVID-19 situation has occurred.

Editorial Staff Takes Tour of Hopkins Printing

On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG.