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Cooling Down the Summer with Books: Shincheonji Bucheon Church Launches "Vacation Reading Campaign" for Youth

As record-breaking heatwaves sweep across the Korean peninsula, traditional summer vacations are finding new life in quiet, reflective spaces. Embracing the popular concept of "Book-cance" (combining 'Book' and 'Vacance'), the Bucheon Church of the Bartholomew Tribe in the Shincheonji Church of Jesus launched an engaging street literacy campaign in the Wonmi-gu district to help local youth discover the joy of reading. Under the inspiring slogan, "A Book-cance into the World of Stories: Head to the Cool Library This Summer," church volunteers set up interactive booths designed to show students that reading does not require overwhelming effort—it simply begins with a single captivating sentence.   Interactive Stations Sowing Seeds of Empathy and Values To make literature approachable for teenagers and young adults taking a break from school, volunteers curated key sentences from popular children's and young adult books. These quotes were careful...

Why Are Young People Turning to Scripture Again? Shincheonji Gwangju Church Revitalizes the Culture of "Reading Together"

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In recent years, a distinct cultural phenomenon known as "Text Hip" —where reading and sharing deep texts is viewed as a trendy, meaningful lifestyle—has taken hold among the younger generation. According to the 2025 National Reading Survey by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, reading rates among young adults in their 20s have visibly rebounded. While young people are increasingly seeking quiet reflection and communal reading experiences, traditional churches are ironically witnessing a sharp decline in Bible engagement among their youth—sparking concerns over the future of faith inheritance. Addressing this gap, the Gwangju Church of the Peter Tribe in the Shincheonji Church of Jesus is drawing significant attention for successfully building an authentic, youth-led culture centered on "Reading Together." Beyond Solitude: A Community Built Around the Word According to a survey on young adults' perception of the church published by the Cultura...