United News Weekly

February 12, 2026
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The new Beyond Today app is now available on major streaming platforms.
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The Beyond Today app is your all-in-one destination for Bible-based video content, created to strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.

New Beyond Today App (Beta Version)

We’re excited to share that there’s a new home for the weekly Sabbath webcast, along with Beyond Today programs plus a wide range of United Church of God video content.

The new Beyond Today app is now available on major streaming platforms and will serve as the primary app for accessing Beyond Today and United Church of God video content going forward.

As part of this transition, the United Church of God (UCG) app is no longer being supported and has been replaced by the Beyond Today app. To continue watching without interruption (including accessing the Sabbath webcasts), you will need to download and install the Beyond Today app.

One App. One Place. All the Content.

The Beyond Today app is your all-in-one destination for Bible-based video content, created to strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s Word.

Since this is a beta launch, we’re still enhancing and refining the experience. You can expect ongoing improvements as we continue building and optimizing the app.

Inside the app, you’ll find a growing collection of United Church of God videos, including: 

  • Messages from United Church of God congregations (including LIVE webcasts) 
  • Magnified: educational videos exploring biblical concepts 
  • Ambassador Bible College classes 
  • UCG short films and music videos 
  • Jelly: Bible-based content just for kids 
  • Past Feast of Tabernacles and United Youth Camp videos 
  • Seminars 

The Beyond Today app is available on a wide range of devices—including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone, Android devices and more—making it easy to watch wherever you are.

What You Need to Do

If you previously used the UCG app, please note that it is no longer supported. To continue accessing content, download and install the Beyond Today app from your device’s app store.

For more information and step-by-step instructions for various devices, please visit: ucg.org/beyond-today-app  

We’re Here to Help

If you have questions, experience any issues or would like to share feedback about the Beyond Today app, we’d be glad to hear from you. Please contact us at: streamingapp@ucg.org

We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family through the Beyond Today app—bringing meaningful, Bible-based content to you wherever and whenever you watch.

Members and Attendees Share Input Through 2025 Survey

United Church of God once again conducted a survey in 2025 to gather input from members and attendees regarding the programs and congregational experience UCG provides. Nearly 2,500 people participated from 24 countries, with more than 2,300 valid responses after quality checks. This represents a strong cross‑section of the Church and provides a margin of error of 2.4 percent at a 99 percent confidence level—an excellent level of reliability for understanding how the body of Christ is experiencing church life today.

In this video, Julie Brown summarizes and discusses the results of this survey. A more detailed written report will be included in the print United News.

Feast of Tabernacles

Festival Planning Brochure

Annually, the “Festival Planning Brochure” has been produced to identify the locations for the Feast of Tabernacles and also share helpful articles, hotel recommendations and instructions for registering. This publication was mailed to all member households arriving in early April.

While it has served as a convenient and useful tool for planning, updates and corrections have often become available after it was printed. In addition, most members now have internet access and rely primarily on the Feast of Tabernacles webpage for information.

Therefore, a decision has been made to print a summary of Feast details in a special section of United News, and post the rest online. The 2026 Feast of Tabernacles information is currently being posted online at feast.ucg.org.

Members who don’t have access to the internet will be assisted by their local congregations’ pastor or festival advisor. You can also call the home office and you will be directed to somebody who can help.

Currently Confirmed Sites

United States
  • Aransas Pass, Texas
  • Branson, Missouri
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Glacier Country, Montana
  • Morehead City, North Carolina
  • Panama City Beach, Florida
  • Redmond, Oregon
  • Temecula, California
  • Walnut Creek, Ohio
Canada
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Midland, Ontario
  • St. John’s, Newfoundland
Caribbean
  • Montego Bay, Jamaica - Registration opens March 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-montego-bay-jamaica
Latin America
Europe/British Isles
  • Aviemore, Scotland - Registration closed (Site full—acceptance emails still pending)
  • Club Miléade La Gaillarde Beach, France - Registration opens March 1 at 12 p.m. EST: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-club-milade-la-gaillarde-france
  • Hévíz, Hungary - Registration opens on Feb. 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m., CET: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-hvz-hungary
  • Sabaudia, Italy
  • Titisee, Germany - Registration open: vkg.org/Registration/registration.php
Africa

Asia/Pacific

  • Baguio City, Philippines - Registration open: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-baguio-city-philippines
  • Bukidnon, Philippines - Registration open: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-bukidnon-philippines
  • Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Habarana, Sri Lanka
  • New Delhi, India - Registration open: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-new-delhi-india
  • Taupo, New Zealand - Registration open: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-taupo-new-zealand
  • Turkey - Registration open: ucg.regfox.com/fot-2026-turkey-festival-tour

More sites are still under negotiation. We will keep you updated as those become available.

See Latest Feast of Tabernacles Updates

Northwest Men’s Weekend

“Being Lights in a Dark World”

The men of the United Church of God Tacoma and Olympia congregations invite our brothers in the faith to attend our annual Northwest Men’s Weekend in Seabeck, Washington.

The weekend will feature interactive seminar-style sessions aimed at strengthening men so they can serve more effectively within their families and local congregations. We also have wine and cheese socials planned for Friday and Saturday night.

Lodging will be in the Pines Lodge (Reservations are limited to the first 36 men who sign up, and the cost includes two nights of lodging, six meals and taxes).

We hope you will be able to join us for great seminars, food and conversation.

Dates: Friday, June 12 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
Location: Sebeck Conference Center, 13395 Lagoon Dr. NW, Seabeck, WA
Cost: $375; Donations will be gladly accepted to help others attend. Thank you for considering helping in this way.

Registration

To sign up, please email or text Roc Corbett: roc_corbett@ucg.org
(801) 676-9273

Then, to secure your reservation, send a check to:
UCG-Tacoma, P.O. Box 62, Allyn, WA 98524.

Please mark “for NW Men’s Weekend” on the check or pay online through Venmo (use the provided QR code).

“Scriptures, Soil, Food and Health”

Free Seminar in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Neal Kinsey, a UCG elder, will present a free seminar titled “Scriptures, Soil, Food and Health,” which will focus on what the Bible teaches about soil and health, and what gardeners and farmers can do to improve their soil, crops and health. You don’t need to be a farmer or gardener to attend. Anyone interested in what the Bible says about food, soil and health is invited to attend.

A free continental breakfast will be available before the start of the seminar and during the morning break. A free lunch will be provided during the noon break.

For more information and a full schedule, visit: ucg.org/news/free-seminar-scriptures-soil-food-health

Event Date: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Location: 3967 County Road 318, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Registration: Please register by noon on Friday, Feb. 20. To RSVP, please text your name and the number of people attending to Greg Dullum, (573) 290-2881 or email greg.dullum@yahoo.com. Registration is necessary to plan for food.

Southeast Regional Formal Weekend

Nestled in beautiful downtown LaGrange, Georgia is an elegant renovated five and dime store that blends history with modern touches, Del’avant. Indulge in a night of elegance in the McLellan Parlor, offering over 2,000 square feet with exposed brick and Venetian plaster walls, paired with original hardwood floors. The venue creates a warm and inviting ambiance for the 2026 Southeast Formal for youth ages 12-19.

The DEADLINE for registration is Feb. 14, 2026.

Event Date: Saturday evening, Feb. 28, 2026
Location: Del’avant Event Center, LaGrange, Georgia
Cost for the Prom: $30 per person (ages 12-19)
Cost for the Family Activity: $25 per person
Contact: Matthew Blackwood at (706) 668-0714 or matthew@unlockmath.com

Register for the Southeast Formal