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United News: November - December 2025

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Welcome to the November-December 2025 issue of United News!

This issue features local and international Church news, including updates from the home office and announcements from members. Specially featured in this issue are reports and photos from Feast of Tabernacles sites around the world. The Good News section features three articles on fascinating spiritual topics. As always, you can find the Beyond Today airing schedule on the back page of this issue.

Thank you for your continued support of this publication. Please email UN@ucg.org to submit articles, announcements, local church news, questions or feedback.

Table of Contents

2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Agra, India

2 minutes
Brethren at the Feast site in Agra, India enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship, staying in the same hotel and having meals together.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Albury, NSW, Australia

2 minutes
Brethren from around Australia and overseas faithfully gathered to keep the Feast and were in a joyous spirit of fellowship.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Aransas Pass, Texas

1 minute
Brethren gathered to celebrate a truly uplifting Feast of Tabernacles in the scenic coastal town of Aransas Pass, Texas.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Baguio City, Philippines

2 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles was held in Baguio City, blessed with spiritually inspiring messages, warm fellowship and the spirit of serving and outgoing...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Blolé, Côte d’Ivoire

2 minutes
The Feast was a joyous reunion, bringing together three congregations from across the Côte d’Ivoire.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Branson, Missouri

2 minutes
The Feast was a time of rejoicing for over 650 brethren attending in Branson, Missouri.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Bukidnon, Philippines

3 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles 2025 in Bukidnon, Philippines and was a meaningful week of worship, fellowship and spiritual rejuvenation.

2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Burundi

1 minute
Four Feast sites were held in Burundi this year: Buganda, Karusi, Ntamba and Nyabunyegeri.
Steve Myers

Operation Managers’ Updates

2 minutes
Updates from the UCG operation managers
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Upcoming Events

2 minutes
Featured upcoming events can be found here. Visit ucg.org/members/calendar for a full schedule of events.
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Local Church News

6 minutes
Recent events held by Church family and news from members.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

2 minutes
An abundance of fellowship, bonding as brothers and sisters in Christ and feasting (physical and spiritual) occurred throughout the Feast of...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Cape Coast, Ghana

1 minute
In Cape Coast, Ghana 320 local and foreign brethren gathered for the Feast of Tabernacles.
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Announcements

9 minutes
A special section highlighting recent births, weddings, anniversaries and obituaries of our membership.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Guananí, Colombia

1 minute
We were blessed to keep the Feast of Tabernacles at the Finca Vacacional Guananí in Guananí, Colombia for the third time.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Club Miléade La Gaillarde, France

2 minutes
Over 230 brethren gathered for a wonderful time of rejuvenation and spiritual strengthening at the Feast of Tabernacles in Club Miléade La Gaillarde...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Nakuru, Kenya

1 minute
This year, over 70 people gathered for the Feast of Tabernacles at the Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort and Spa.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Douala, Cameroon

1 minute
This year, the Feast was held in Douala, Cameroon.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Gobernador Roca, Argentina

1 minute
The Feast of Tabernacles was held on the beautiful UCG grounds in Gobernador Roca, Misiones, Argentina.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Kalutara, Sri Lanka

2 minutes
In Kaluatara, Sri Lanka, 40 brethren from the United States, Australia and Sri Lanka celebrated yet another great Feast of Tabernacles.
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United Youth Camps

7 minutes
Camp reports and photos
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

1 minute
Around 100 people from all over North America spent the Feast of Tabernacles in Kelowna, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Ogembo, Kenya

1 minute
Brethren shared a joyful Feast of Tabernacles at the Ogembo Church facility.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Migori, Kenya

1 minute
The Migori Church facility hosted 50 brethren for this year's Feast of Tabernacles
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Licán-Ray, Chile

2 minutes
Brethren from Chile and Argentina met for the Feast of Tabernacles in the beautiful town of Licán-Ray, along the shores of Lake Calafquen.
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Resources for the Whole Family

2 minutes
Highlighted resources for everyone in the Church family!
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lubumbashi, DR Congo

1 minute
This year, 30 brethren celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Midland, Ontario, Canada

2 minutes
The picturesque town of Midland, Ontario hosted 140 enthusiastic brethren for the Feast of Tabernacles.
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Spiritual Fellowship: An Essential Vitamin

4 minutes
Without fellowship, weakness and discouragement can set in, just as surely as a vitamin deficiency affects the body over time.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Daytona Beach, Florida

2 minutes
With uplifting fellowship and anticipation for the coming Kingdom of God, nearly 680 brethren gathered in Daytona Beach, Florida
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Panama City Beach, Florida

2 minutes
This year, 910 members experienced the beauty of God’s creation along the Gulf Coast, as they kept the Feast of Tabernacles
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Ampéfy, Madagascar

2 minutes
In Ampéfy, Madagascar, 45 brethren kept the Feast of Tabernacles in peace and joy.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Gatlinburg, Tennessee

2 minutes
Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, 600 brothers and sisters came together to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles and...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Rapid City, South Dakota

2 minutes
With over 300 brethren in attendance, brethren gathered to focus on the coming Kingdom of God.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Momé Hagou, Togo

1 minute
The Feast of Tabernacles in Momé Hagou, Togo was truly blessed by edifying sermons and beautiful surroundings.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

2 minutes
In Newfoundland, 49 of God’s people kept Feast of Tabernacles, surrounded by natural beauty.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Glacier Country, Montana

2 minutes
The Glacier Bible Camp hosted the Feast of Tabernacles for 364 brethren in beautiful Hungry Horse, Montana.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Temecula, California

1 minute
On the south coast of California, nearly 600 brethren gathered to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lima, Peru

1 minute
Las Gambusinas in Lima, Peru hosted nearly 70 brethren for the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day this year.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Hershey-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

2 minutes
In Hershey-Harrisburg, 240 brethren kept a a memorable and spiritually-rich Feast of Tabernacles.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Walnut Creek, Ohio

3 minutes
In the heart of Amish country, brethren celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day at the Timbercrest Campground.
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New Faces at the Home Office

2 minutes
The home office recently added two new staff.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Cap Haitian, Haiti

1 minute
In Cap Haitian, 48 brethren celebrated the coming peace of the Millennium, in contrast to the civil war the raged on the island.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Klamath Falls, Oregon

2 minutes
Eager to connect and enjoy each other’s company, nearly 250 of God’s people kept the Feast together in beautiful Klamath Falls.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Chemba and Kadoma, Zimbabwe

1 minute
This year, two Feast sites were held in Zimbabwe: Chemba and Kadoma.
Peter y Terri Eddington

A Legacy of Dedication and Vision in UCG Media

8 minutes
The home office thanks Peter Eddington for his decades of service as Media and Communications Services manager for UCG.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Hong Kong

1 minute
In Hong Kong, 26 of God’s people kept the Feast of Tabernacles in peace and joy.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

2 minutes
The Feast in Lake Geneva brought together 262 brethren for an encouraging eight days.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Cocagne, New Brunswick, Canada

1 minute
Cocagne, New Brunswick was a satellite Feast site this year, with a beautiful ocean view and encouraging messages.
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Deism Versus Biblical Truth

4 minutes
Much of modern Christianity today is being gradually destroyed from within by Deism.

2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Myanmar

1 minute
Despite suffering through a civil war in Myanmar, the brethren rejoiced at being together with their family and friends via Zoom, where they received...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Lihue, Hawaii

2 minutes
In the beautiful setting of Kauai, Hawaii, 550 brethren kept the Feast together.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Ocean Shores, Washington

2 minutes
With a joyful and thankful spirit, over 35 brethren kept the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day at the Ocean Shores satellite site.
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Fasting God’s Way: Lessons from Isaiah 58

5 minutes
Fasting is one of the most powerful tools in our Christian toolbox.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Cincinnati, Ohio

2 minutes
In Cincinnati, over 200 brethren celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Morehead City, North Carolina

1 minute
A family-oriented site, Morehead City welcomed over 360 people to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Montego Bay, Jamaica

1 minute
Over 240 brethren gathered for the Feast of Tabernacles in Jamaica, thankful to God for His calling, His blessings and His wonderous plan of salvation...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Mossel Bay, South Africa

3 minutes
In Mossel Bay, South Africa, over 120 brethren experienced another inspiring and blessed Feast.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Nkhwazi, Malawi

2 minutes
It was a blessing to celebrate the Feast at the Nkhwazi church property in Mchinji, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) to the west of the capital city...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Ouidah, Benin

2 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles in Benin was a time of great rejoicing and spiritual edification.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Panajachel, Guatemala

1 minute
For eight days, 150 brethren celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles in front of the beautiful Lake Atitlan in Panajachel, Guatemala.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Penang, Malaysia

3 minutes
The Shangri-La Resort, situated on the water’s edge at Batu Ferringhi Beach, was an ideal location for brethren from around the world to gather...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Porto Seguro, Brazil

2 minutes
The site for the Feast in Brazil this year was held in the village of Porto Seguro, Brazil.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

2 minutes
In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 515 brethren gathered for a vibrant Feast of Tabernacles.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Rockingham, Western Australia

2 minutes
Approximately 50 people attended the Feast of Tabernacles in the bay area of Rockingham, Western Australia.

2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Rwanda

1 minute
A group of 37 brethren shared a wonderful time worshiping our great God.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia

2 minutes
This year's Feast in St. Lucia was held at the Harmony Marina Suites near Rodney Bay in the northern part of St. Lucia.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Llandudno, Wales

1 minute
Nearly 170 Feast-goers assembled in Llandudno for a joyful Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Freeport, Bahamas

1 minute
For the first time in 12 years, the Feast of Tabernacles was held in the Bahamas, welcoming over 180 people.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

1 minute
Over 400 brethren enjoyed an inspiring Feast of Tabernacles at the beautiful Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Tallinn, Estonia

1 minute
Tallinn, Estonia hosted 64 brethren from eight countries for a marvelous Feast of Tabernacles.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Taupo, New Zealand

2 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles was held in Taupo, in the beautiful central region of the North Island of New Zealand.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Titisee, Germany

2 minutes
Over 180 attendees enjoyed plenty of opportunities to fellowship and grow together in God’s Word during the Feast of Tabernacles in Titisee, Germany.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Sabaudia, Italy

2 minutes
At this year's Feast, 266 brethren came together in unity at the beautiful Oasi di Kufra which was the perfect setting for services, dining and...
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Visayas, Philippines

2 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles and Eighth Day in Visayas, Philippines was a remarkable and spiritually uplifting event.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Blantyre, Malawi

2 minutes
In the Mulanje District, 140 brethren celebrated the soon-coming Kingdom of God.
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2025 Feast of Tabernacles: Ilesha, Nigeria

2 minutes
Zenababs Half Moon Holiday Resort, situated in Ilesha, Osun State, provided a peaceful, scenic and family-friendly environment conducive for worship...