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...
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Shincheonji Daegu Church Holds Post-Chuseok Blood Donation Campaign to Support National Blood Supply

Following the long Chuseok holiday, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Thaddeus Tribe, Daegu Church (Pastor: Kim Su-jin) carried out a three-day blood donation campaign from October 10 to 14, drawing active participation from members eager to share life through giving blood.

A total of 167 congregants took part in the campaign, which aimed to ease the nationwide blood shortage that often occurs in the fourth quarter, when long holidays and reduced donations create critical supply gaps.


Continuing the Spirit of Giving After the Holidays

Chuseok, known as Korea’s harvest festival and a time of family gratitude, is also a season that reminds many of the value of sharing. Shincheonji Daegu Church sought to carry that spirit beyond the holiday itself—extending warmth to neighbors through the gift of life.

One participant, Kim Chang-jun (33, Daebong-dong, Daegu), shared:

“I’ve been donating blood since I was a student. I wanted to join this campaign to help others, and it was meaningful to see all our members unite as one for this purpose.”

A representative from the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center expressed appreciation:

“We are grateful to Shincheonji Daegu Church for consistently holding blood donation drives during shortages. Their ongoing participation inspires courage and motivation among citizens.”

Expanding Acts of Love Through Blood Donation

Church representatives also thanked the volunteers who made time to participate even right after the holidays, adding:

“We plan to continue expanding our blood donation initiatives and put our love for neighbors into practical action.”

Earlier this year, 888 members of Shincheonji Daegu Church successfully completed blood donations, and the church has announced plans for another full-member campaign in January.

Through these efforts, Shincheonji Daegu Church continues to demonstrate the power of unity, faith, and compassion—one drop at a time.


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