Shincheonji Thaddaeus Tribe Opens Church Doors for 20 Years, Strengthening Community in Jeonju

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Shincheonji Pocheon Church Spreads Hope to Migrant Workers

On August 23, 2025, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Pocheon Church of the Seoul James Tribe (led by Pastor Yoon Kwang-woong) carried out a “Hope Sharing” campaign in Songuri Market Square, Pocheon.

Supporting Pocheon’s Growing Migrant Community

With nearly 20,000 foreigners among Pocheon’s population of 140,000, the city has one of the highest proportions of migrant residents in the region. Recognizing their challenges of living far from home, Shincheonji Pocheon Church organized the campaign to share care, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

Planting Seeds of Hope

The event centered on the “Planting Hope” campaign, where participants wrote personal wishes and family hopes on message cards and placed them inside seed kits. The activity symbolized nurturing hope and watching it bloom into a future of positivity.

Volunteers encouraged participants by saying, “May your wishes grow like seeds and bloom into flowers of hope.” Migrant residents left with both the seed kits and warm encouragement.


Practical Support and Heartfelt Gifts

Alongside the symbolic activity, the church provided practical support to help participants feel cared for in their daily lives. These included:

  • 100 face masks

  • 100 bottles of cold water

  • Calligraphy message cards

  • Snack kits and other essentials


Voices from the Community

One participant, Mr. Kuldeep (30s), who has lived in Gomo-ri, Pocheon for one year, shared:
“I have always wished for my family’s health. Writing my hope and receiving the seed kit gave me great comfort, and it encourages me to stay positive.”

Continuing the Effort

The “Planting Hope” campaign is not a one-time event. It will continue once a week at Songuri Park and Jihaeng Station through the end of the year, engaging both migrant residents and local citizens.

A representative of the Seoul James Tribe explained,
“This activity goes beyond providing supplies—it helps migrant workers take root in Korean society with hope. We will continue to share love and encouragement through community-centered efforts.”

By combining symbolic acts of hope with tangible support, Shincheonji Pocheon Church is building bridges with migrant communities and fostering a culture of compassion in the city.

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