United News Weekly
Discover why fellowship is so important, and learn about upcoming fellowship opportunities!
Why do we need fellowship?
Without fellowship, weakness and discouragement can set in, just as surely as a vitamin deficiency affects the body over time.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, about one billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D. This deficiency weakens bone and muscle health and often leads to low mood and fatigue. However, with simple changes in diet and everyday habits, it is preventable and treatable.
In a similar way, we can neglect another essential “vitamin” needed to support and maintain our spiritual health: fellowship. When it’s lacking, we too can experience discouragement and spiritual fatigue over time.
In this week’s featured article, let’s explore why fellowship is so vital, how the Bible highlights its benefits, and practical ways to strengthen it in our daily lives.
Ministerial and Member Services
United Youth Camps—Peru
Camp was held in Lima, Peru, for the very first time, and it was a joyful and memorable success, clearly blessed by God. From across Latin America, 21 young people attended—three from Argentina, one from Colombia, three from Mexico, three from Chile, and eleven from Peru—reflecting the growing unity of our youth throughout the region. They were supported by nine dedicated staff members whose service and care helped make the camp both meaningful and inspiring.
The young people expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to participate, and throughout the camp there was a strong spirit of unity, learning, encouragement and joy. We are deeply thankful to God for His many blessings and to everyone who contributed to making this first UYC in Peru such a positive and uplifting experience for the youth of the Church in South America.
Marcelo Saavedra
Feast of Tabernacles
Welcome to a new feature of the United News Weekly! In an effort to provide timely information, we will have regular features in the United News Weekly regarding the Feast of Tabernacles. This will include Feast sites as they are confirmed, registration information (as it is available), and any other relevant communications.
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
Canada
- Calgary, Alberta
Europe/British Isles
- Aviemore, Scotland - Registration opens Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. GMT: ucg.org.uk/feast-of-tabernacles-2026
- Club Miléade La Gaillarde Beach, France - Registration opens March 1 at 12 p.m. EST
- Titisee, Germany - Registration open: vkg.org/Registration/registration.php
Africa
- Blole, Côte d'Ivoire - Registration open (Email: tim_pebworth@ucg.org)
- Cameroon - Registration open (Email: moise_mabout@ucg.org)
- Ilesha, Nigeria - Registration open (Email: paul_moody@ucg.org)
- Mossel Bay, South Africa - Registration open (Email: vivien_botha@ucg.org)
- Ouidah, Benin - Registration open (Email: pierreaimer92@gmail.com)
Asia/Pacific
- Baguio City, Philippines
- 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
Mammoth Cave Camping Weekend
The Bowling Green congregation is excited to announce the annual camping weekend at Mammoth Cave from April 23-26, 2026. The weekend begins with fellowship around the campfire on Friday evening and a hymn sing-a-long. We will have campfire-side Sabbath services at 2 p.m. central time, followed by a potluck.
We have several sites reserved in campsite Loop A. The total cost for each site will be divided by the number of families (typically about $20 per night). It's a lot of fun to share space and opportunities for fellowship!
Registration
Please sign up by March 15 to reserve your site. More details are available online at: ucg.org/news/10th-annual-mammoth-cave-camping-weekend.
Contact Sherie at (615) 512-5533 or spalding1221@gmail.com with any questions and/or to sign up for this event. We look forward to camping with you!
Southeast Regional Formal Weekend
Please remember to register for the 2026 Southeast Regional Formal Weekend by the deadline, Feb. 14. Dress for the evening is formal, semi-formal or Sabbath attire.
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
If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Blackwood at (706) 668-0714 or matthew@unlockmath.com.
Register for the Southeast Formal
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