United Church of God
Coronavirus Updates
July 23, 2020
Masks in Church Services
We might have very strong opinions about the efficacy of masks, or strong views about what is happening politically... However, we must have peace at services on the Sabbath.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/masks-in-church-services
July 23, 2020
Important Upcoming Feast Site Updates
Below are upcoming dates to watch for as you plan for the Feast of Tabernacles 2020. Cancellations, new sites and site restrictions will be shared so be sure to read these updates carefully as you make plans.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/important-upcoming-feast-site-updates-july-23-2020
July 20, 2020
Philippines Feast Sites Updates
Here are updates on the three Feast sites planned for the Philippines. These sites will not be holding in-person meetings for the Feast this year, so if you registered for one of these three sites please change your registration. You can find information about changing your registration via the link found in this update.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/philippines-feast-site-updates
July 20, 2020
Grenada Site Canceled
Below is information regarding the cancellation of the Feast site in Grenada for 2020. Please update your registration to reflect your change of plans.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/grenada-feast-site-canceled
July 11, 2020
Feast Update for July 11
Here is the current status of all Feast sites. More information will be made available as soon as it is known and finalized.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/feast-update-for-july-11
July 9, 2020
Búzios, Rio de Janeiro Site Canceled
The Feast site near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been canceled for 2020. Please see below for more information.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/buzios-rio-de-janeiro-site-canceled
July 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update for U.S. Feast Sites
We understand the uncertainty surrounding Feast plans in light of the pandemic. Below is an update for members so you know where things are currently at in terms of Feast planning! Thank you for your prayers and support as we work to make decisions in this regard.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/covid-19-update-for-us-feast-sites
June 30, 2020
Nashville Young Adult Weekend Canceled
The Nashville Young Adult Weekend, originally planned for April 3-5 and postponed until Sept. 4-6, 2020, has been officially canceled for 2020. For more information regarding refunds, please go to https://nashvilleyaweekend.wixsite.com/home.
June 11, 2020
United Youth Camps 2020 Announcements
Cancellation of preteen camps Ironwood and Buckeye. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/united-youth-camps-2020-announcements
June 11, 2020
Penang, Malaysia Feast Site Update
Please see below for an important announcement regarding the 2020 Feast site in Penang, Malaysia.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/penang-malaysia-feast-site-update
May 29, 2020
Update for Sabaudia, Italy Feast Site
For those who registered for the Feast in Sabaudia, Italy (and/or the pre-Feast tours in Tuscany), please take the time to read the following important update.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-for-sabaudia-italy-feast-site
May 28, 2020
United Youth Camps 2020 Announcements
In light of the current coronavirus situation and its impact on travel and gatherings, the United Youth Camps team has been discussing plans for camps this summer. Three new updates have been added to this page regarding Northwest, Woodland and the Boundary Waters Adventure.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/united-youth-camps-2020-announcements
May 28, 2020
U.S. Holy Day Offering Procedures for Pentecost
Here we suggest three ways in which you can conveniently make your Holy Day offerings.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/us-holy-day-offering-procedures-for-pentecost
May 26, 2020
Zandvoort, Netherlands Feast Site Canceled
This Feast site had to be canceled due to cost considerations stemming from the national social distancing size restrictions now in place. More detailed information can be found on the Feast updates page.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/zandvoort-the-netherlands-feast-site
May 21, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik reflects on truth and respect in an age of pandemic.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-may-21-2020
May 21, 2020
Updates from the Home Office
On Monday, May 18, 2020, we held an online meeting for home office employees. Here is a synopsis of what was said.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/updates-from-the-home-office-may-21-2020
May 21, 2020
U.S. Holy Day Offering Procedures for Pentecost
Here we suggest three ways in which you can conveniently make your Holy Day offerings.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/us-holy-day-offering-procedures-for-pentecost
May 14, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik reflects on one aspect of the GCE theme, courage. Using examples from history and the Bible, Mr. Kubik focuses on real, tangible courage—and what that looks like today.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-may-14-2020
May 14, 2020
Updates from the Home Office
On Monday, May 11, 2020, we held an online meeting for home office employees with 44 participants. Here is a synopsis of what was said.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/updates-from-the-home-office-may-14-2020
May 14, 2020
United Youth Camps 2020 Announcements
In light of the current coronavirus situation and its impact on travel and gatherings, the United Youth Camps team has been discussing plans for camps this summer.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/united-youth-camps-2020-announcements
May 14, 2020
Inside United Podcast #161: Roy Fouch - Stress Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
Dr. Roy Fouch and Victor Kubik discuss solutions to psychological stressors brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
https://www.ucg.org/inside-united-podcast/inside-united-podcast-161-roy-fouch-stress-relief-during-covid-19-crisis
May 7, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik summarizes the recent GCE and ballot results, as well as the online women's seminar for elders' wives held on Sunday night. He then discusses plans for reopening Church services and the work being done by the Amish at UCG elder John Miller's company, Stitches USA LLC.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-may-7-2020
May 6, 2020
Mexico Feast Site Update
The Feast site for 2020 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has been canceled due to low registration.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/puerto-vallarta-update
April 30, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik encourages Christians to move forward in faith, rededicating ourselves to do the work God has given us.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-april-30-2020
April 30, 2020
Updates from the Home Office
Even with the general closing of the home office, we stay in contact with one another as much as ever and, possibly, even more than ever. On Wednesday, we held an online meeting for home office employees with 40 participants. Here is a synopsis of what was said.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/updates-from-the-home-office-april-30-2020
April 30, 2020
Personal from Ministerial and Member Services
In this personal from MMS, Mark Welch reports on the meeting this week with many U.S. pastors to discuss considerations before reopening Church services in the future. He also gives an update regarding the status of summer camps that have been planned for this summer.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/personal-from-ministerial-and-member-services-april-30-2020
April 23, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik encourages brethren to use this time of chaos and uncertainty to fast and draw closer to God.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-april-23-2020
April 23, 2020
Personal from Ministerial and Member Services
In this personal from MMS, Mark Welch clarifies cancellation decision procedures for services, and reflects on the results of the recent congregational survey as it relates to speaking and giving messages.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/personal-from-ministerial-and-member-services-april-23-2020
April 23, 2020
Inside United Podcast #158: Andy Diemer - Pastoring in a Pandemic
Andy Diemer and Victor Kubik discuss the transition to web-based services and other adjustments made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.ucg.org/inside-united-podcast/inside-united-podcast-158-andy-diemer-pastoring-in-a-pandemic
April 16, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik reflects on the recent Holy Days kept during COVID-19 and calls for a church-wide fast. He then reports on the status of Beyond Today and ABC, and shares various UCG internal updates.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-april-16-2020
April 16, 2020
Should I Tithe on My Economic Stimulus Check?
Below is the our response to this question that members are asking as deposits begin to be received from the U.S. government.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/should-i-tithe-on-my-economic-stimulus-check
April 8, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik reflects on last night's Passover service kept in homes and reports on the home office continuing to work albeit at home, due to Ohio's shelter-in-place order. He also relays sorrowful news, the death of Ossie McKay from Northern Ireland due to COVID-19, and shares some results from the recent Beyond Today survey.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-april-8-2020
April 8, 2020
Personal from Ministerial and Member Services
In this personal from MMS, Mark Welch makes note of the upcoming webcast services on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. He also reflects on answers received from the congregational survey question about congregational growth, and shares some practical tips to foster growth and meaningful relationships within our congregations.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/personal-from-ministerial-and-member-services-april-8-2020
April 8, 2020
Beyond Today Program Logs Highest Response for Fiscal Year
Message About End-time Prophecy Stirs Interest in Midst of Global Pandemic: Considering how nearly all countries are currently afflicted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, it’s certainly possible that more people are searching for biblical answers about what lies ahead for the world.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/beyond-today-program-logs-highest-response-for-fiscal-year-message-about-end-time-prophecy-stirs-interest-in-midst-of-global-pandemic
April 2, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik encourages brethren as we keep the Holy Days in the midst of the coronavirus crisis and comments on the impact of Beyond Today. He also gives an update on recent virtual Church services held with brethren in the Caribbean.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-april-2-2020
April 2, 2020
Personal from Ministerial and Member Services
In this personal message from MMS, Mark Welch gives updates on this Sabbath's home office webcast, the recent camp director meeting, regional pastor's meeting and upcoming Holy Days preparation. He also reflects on two more aspects of the recent congregational survey.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/personal-from-ministerial-and-member-services-april-2-2020
April 2, 2020
UYC 2020 Announcement
In light of the current coronavirus situation and its impact on travel and gatherings, the United Youth Camps team met this week to discuss plans for camps this summer.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/united-youth-camps-2020-announcement
April 2, 2020
How to Donate Online
This 90-second video walks you through the steps of making an online donation at UCG.org. This may also help with offerings made on the upcoming Holy Days, as we will not be meeting in person to collect offering envelopes.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/how-to-donate-online
April 2, 2020
Festival Planning and Coronavirus
The Sunday after Passover, April 12, online Feast registration begins. Everyone is concerned about the coronavirus and how it might affect the Feast of Tabernacles. The Church will proceed with normal plans, but here are 3 major areas to consider.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/feast-of-tabernacles-planning-coronavirus-considerations
March 26, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik provides encouragement, news and helpful tips to stay connected and make the most of this time as many brethren are now homebound due to the coronavirus threat.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-march-26-2020
March 25, 2020
Inside United Podcast #156: Carmelo Anastasi - Coronavirus in Italy
Victor Kubik checks in with Carmelo Anastasi, the regional pastor of Italy, to discuss the government and public response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy.
https://www.ucg.org/inside-united-podcast/inside-united-podcast-156-carmelo-anastasi-coronavirus-in-italy
March 24, 2020
U.S. Holy Day Offerings for 2020 Days of Unleavened Bread
Here we suggest three ways in which you can conveniently make your Holy Day offerings.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/us-holy-day-offerings-for-2020-days-of-unleavened-bread
March 23, 2020
Simple Unleavened Bread Recipe
This recipe is quite easy. It can be used for Passover service or any time.
Watch the video or view the recipe.
March 19, 2020
Plans for Upcoming Sabbath and Holy Day Services
Below is information about Sabbath and Holy Day plans for observance in light of coronavirus threat prevention measures.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/plans-for-upcoming-sabbath-and-holy-day-services
March 19, 2020
Update from the President
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik provides information about coronavirus protection measures being taken by Church leadership and reports on a recent podcast he recorded with a doctor in Canada regarding this pandemic. He ends his letter encouraging readers to be helpers as we enter the spring Holy Day season.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-march-19-2020
March 19, 2020
Personal from Ministerial and Member Services
In this personal message from Ministerial and Member Services, Operation Manager Mark Welch shares some encouraging words for brethren to think about as we navigate through this crisis together. He also shares plans for the next Sabbaths, Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread services.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/personal-from-ministerial-and-member-services-march-19-2020
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Update from Italy
Click the link below for an update from UCG pastor Carmelo Anastasi, who reports on the impact of coronavirus on brethren in Italy.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/coronavirus-update-from-italy
March 19, 2020
MEDIA BRIEF: United Church of God Adopts National Webcasting
Weekly online Sabbath service to unite members in the United States and internationally at ucg.org/webcast.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/media-brief-united-church-of-god-adopts-national-webcasting-suspends-in-person-services
March 18, 2020
Letter from Council Chairman Dr. Donald Ward
Council of Elders Chairman Donald Ward reflects on our journey as Christians as we approach the Passover and exhorts Christians to keep their focus: "The Church of God still has a lot of work to do. It is a time to sigh and cry. But it is also a time to shake off the malaise that might be gripping you and sapping your spiritual energy and will. The trial that is upon us now can be a wakeup call for each one of us to get our spiritual house in order and fill our lamps with oil."
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/letter-from-the-chairman-march-18-2020
March 17, 2020
Inside United Podcast #154: Dan Berendt - Coronavirus
Dr. Dan Berendt from Edmonton, Alberta joins Victor Kubik via Internet to discuss the current state of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how we should respond to this crisis as a health menace, but also as an opportunity to help the vulnerable in our society.
https://www.ucg.org/inside-united-podcast/inside-united-podcast-154-dan-berendt-coronaviru
March 16, 2020
Keeping Passover at Home
These instructions are to help you in observing God’s sacred ordinance of the Passover at your home: https://www.ucg.org/members/news/keeping-passover-at-home.
March 16, 2020
Council of Elders Videoconference Report
This report on the March 16 meeting contains important information regarding meeting for the Passover, Unleavened Bread and the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders—due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
http://coe.ucg.org/council-report/council-elders-videoconference-report-march-16-2020-2020-03-17
March 13, 2020
Message from Ministerial and Member Services
Since in-person church services are canceled for the next two weeks, MMS Operations Manager Mark Welch suggests a few messages for members to listen to as they prepare for Passover and the spring Holy Day season. Links to these sermons can be found here.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/message-from-ministerial-and-member-services-march-13-2020
March 12, 2020
Special Announcement for All Churches
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik shares a special announcement regarding UCG's efforts to address the coronavirus. Online services will be webcast from Cincinnati at 2:30 p.m. EDT and can be accessed by everyone at https://www.ucg.org/webcast.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/special-announcement-for-all-churches
March 5, 2020
Update from the President
In his weekly update, Victor Kubik talks about the coronavirus and the impact of this disease outbreak on the economy and people. He also mentions a separate post (mentioned below) which highlights first-hand accounts of members in China and Hong Kong who are living amid the coronavirus.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/update-from-the-president-march-5-2020
March 5, 2020
The Coronavirus Crisis: First-hand Reports From China
With 80,000 cases of COVID-19 in China and hundreds more emerging across the globe, we should all be praying for everyone in the Church of God fellowship for protection and guidance.
https://www.ucg.org/members/news/the-coronavirus-crisis-first-hand-reports-from-china
