National Ocean Challenge Program (NOCP) 2018 is now taking applications for youth ages 16-25 with an adventurous spirit, eagerness to learn, and open minds. This is the 10th anniversary year for NOCP in Kodiak, Alaska and we plan to make it our best year yet!
Read MoreOn Saturday, March 24th, the American Clergy Leadership Conference of Los Angeles held it’s first Interfaith Blessing of Marriage and Family. An array of participants from the interfaith community expressed prayers and remarks on the family as God’s essential foundation for growth, peace and security in our community and our world.
Read MoreOn March 18, the Los Angeles Family Church offered a moving concert in tribute to Hyo Jin Moon, True Parents’ first son who ascended to the spirit world 10 years ago. During his life, Hyo Jin Moon was most passionate about two things: True Parents and music. With his own band, he wrote over a thousand songs, many of which expressed his gratitude and love for his parents.
Read MoreWe will have the quarterly Town Hall Meeting this Sunday, March 25th @12pm in the chapel. All members are welcome to participate. There will be report from the L.A. Family Church Council and Q & A, time to share your opinions. We hope to see you there!
Read MoreLos Angeles Family Church welcomed Mrs. Gil Ja Sa Eu on March 4, 2018. She expressed her single-minded determination why started this tour - to resolve True Parents' sorrowful heart. To find out more about the works and books of House of Unification for World Peace where Mrs. Eu is the President, please visit website: https://www.houseofunification.com/
Read MoreOur Brother, Dale Frandsen passed away at 2:30 p.m. on March 1, 2018 after several weeks since he suffered from stroke and under ICU treatment with life support.
We do not have details for the following ceremonies yet. Let us pray for his peaceful transition and support the family.
Read Morehanks to our talented graphic designer, Andrew Makowski, a new church business card design is available for anyone to upload, edit and order.
Read MoreWhat is Foundation Day? Over the decades, True Parents’ ministry of teaching God’s Word and giving God’s marriage Blessing, carried out by their three-generation family, together with leaders of the world’s religions and nations, was bestowed throughout heaven and earth. Apace with this, True Parents’ own marriage Blessing ascended to the national and global levels and, with it, God was enthroned as King of all kings.
Read MoreNEW YORK CITY, NY - After the tragic recent events last week in Parkland, Florida, Family Federation (FFWPU) wishes to express our condolences to the families of the victims of such a horrendous incident. We would also like to take this opportunity to stress that our events, programs and theology do not involve the use of firearms or weapons whatsoever.
Read MoreHappy Holy Days! Since the first day of the Heavenly Calendar (same as lunar calendar), we entered the festive Holy Days Season - Feb. 16 (1.1): 51st Heavenly Parent's Day, Feb. 21 (1.6): True Parents' Birthday, Feb. 28 (1.13) 5th Anniversary of Foundation Day.
All Holy Days were honored and celebrated with the Los Angeles Family Church community on Sunday, February 18.
Read MoreHappy True Parents' Birthday! (2018. 1.6. = February 21, 2018) Watch a featured video created for the celebration. 14 min.
Read MoreOn February 21, 2018, we celebrate True Parents' birthday, a day when we express our love and gratitude to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Individuals and families are invited to join in the local celebrations as we honor these special Holy Days, and are encouraged to offer the Holy Day donation through their local church or via the form below.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2018 – Goree Island, Senegal
"Heavenly Parent! How many long years have passed as you worked hard and took a sorrowful course to find your sons and daughters? We know of the history that has pained Heaven many times because of humankind’s ignorance. Heavenly Parent! Nevertheless, you never gave up on us.
Read MoreThe Los Angeles chapter of the American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC) organized a prayer breakfast on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Word of Encouragement Community Church. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray delivered the keynote address, entitled “Broaden Your Vision, Heighten Your Dreams.” For 27 years, Dr. Murray pastored the First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) of Los Angeles.
Read MoreOn January 27, the LA Blessing & Family Ministry hosted a Level 2 Blessing Workshop at the Pasadena House. 42 participated, of which 39 were young Blessed Children and three were first-generation Unificationists. The average age of the participants was 23. Our community has had a number of requests for a Level 2 in the past, but could not gather enough participants to host one.
Read MoreWe are honored to announce that the Inauguration Ceremony for Rev. Larry Krishnek, the new Sub-regional Director of the Western Region at Los Angeles Family Church! The new Western Region of Family Federation for Heavenly USA covers states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada (except the city of Las Vegas).
Read MoreUTS is now offering online seminary courses presented by Unification faculty on various religious subjects that were previously only available on site. Two for-credit classes will be offered beginning on March 12, which include “World Scripture and World Peace” taught by Dr. Andrew Wilson and “Life and Thought of Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han” taught by Dr. Tyler Hendricks. The seminary is offering a $1,000 scholarship for each class, bringing the total cost for the student down to $500 per course plus a one-time registration fee.
Read MoreThe Holy Scriptures is a set of three volumes of True Parents' messages—the Cheon Seong Gyeong, the Pyeong Hwa Gyeong and the Cham Bumo Gyeong—the Cham Bumo Gyeong being the latest volume. Our NEW MINI-BOOK SET is exactly the same as the original (except for the size). People have asked whether they are readable, and our unscientific test says YES, the font is still a great size and highly readable.
Read MoreUnlike most US cities, Los Angeles offers year round opportunities to experience the ocean environment including activities such as sailing, fishing, whale watching and camping at Catalina Island. Dan Hallal and Jack Ashworth are experienced Captains who have boats in Marina Del Rey and make them available to our church families and friends throughout the year. Our ministry’s goal is to inspire others to catch the passion and love for the sea that our Founder shared with us throughout his life.
Read MoreWe are honored to announce that the Inauguration Ceremony for Rev. Larry Krishnek, the new Sub-regional Director of the Western Region at Los Angeles Family Church! The new Western Region of Family Federation for Heavenly USA covers states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada (except the city of Las Vegas).
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