Putting Down Smartphones to Make Eye Contact: Shincheonji Gwacheon Church Hosts "Daddy, Let’s Play!" Family Picnic

In an age dominated by standardized toys and digital screens, a heartwarming scene unfolded at Chomakgol Ecological Park in Gyeonggi Province. On May 23rd, the Gwacheon Church of the John Tribe of Shincheonji successfully hosted "Daddy, Let’s Play!"—a special family picnic designed to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their children through raw, screen-free interaction. Screen-Free Joy in the Great Outdoors The event welcomed approximately 30 families , including preschoolers and elementary students, who stepped away from their busy routines to embrace nature. The program was carefully curated to encourage physical touch and teamwork: The Treasure Hunt: Children and fathers navigated forest paths and bushes hand-in-hand, fostering a shared sense of achievement as they uncovered hidden slips of paper. "Catch Daddy!": A high-energy game of tag across a wide lawn that left both fathers and children delightfully out of breath, resting side-by-side on the grass...

Shincheonji Ulsan Church Signs Bible Exchange MOU with Independent Denomination

On August 22, 2025, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Andre Tribe Ulsan Church (led by Head Lecturer Kim Han-su) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an independent denomination church in Ulsan. The signing ceremony took place on the third floor of Ulsan Church and focused on expanding Bible-centered exchanges and mutual cooperation.

A Journey to Deeper Understanding

The independent church’s head pastor shared that he was first introduced to Shincheonji’s teachings through a friend five years ago.

“At first, I did not accept them right away,” he recalled. “But through the process of comparing doctrines, I came to a deeper understanding of the Bible.”

He added that after observing Shincheonji members more closely, he was impressed by their sincerity, structured faith, and passion for living according to God’s Word.

Commitment to Growth Together

Head Lecturer Kim Han-su of Ulsan Church highlighted the significance of the new partnership:

“This collaboration, based on God’s Word, will serve as a strong example for many believers. We hope it will establish a church culture where we communicate, exchange, and grow together for the fulfillment of God’s work.”

Part of a Nationwide Movement

As of August 2025, more than 900 churches across Korea have signed MOUs with Shincheonji for Bible exchange. Among them, 107 churches have updated their signs to reflect their partnership.

Source: https://vo.la/sLYBVw

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  1. Shincheonji has proposed, on multiple occasions, to hold an open Bible test before all people, based on the standard of Revelation. A beautiful post. #ShincheonjiChurch

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