United Church of God president, Rick Shabi, speaks of the great meaning this festival holds as we begin eight days of observance in anticipation of God's coming Kingdom.
More information about the Feast of Tabernacles
What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
Why Should Christians Celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles?
Watch LIVE webcast of Feast Tabernacles services from Panama City Beach, Florida and Spokane Valley, Washington.Please enjoy the three musical offerings included in the Feast Welcome message, performed by members of the United Church of God.
Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was President from May 2022 to April 2025.