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United News: September - October 2022

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Welcome to the September-October 2022 issue of United News!

This issue features camp reports from the United States and around the world. It also includes local and international Church news, updates from Ministerial and Member Services and the latest from our media department.  Council member Dan Dowd writes about mentoring children and President Rick Shabi provides an update on Church finances. Special sections acknowledge a retiring employee, recent graduates and announcements from members. The Good News section features four articles relevant to the upcoming Holy Day season. As always, you can find the Beyond Today airing schedule on the back page of this issue.

Thank you for your continued support of this publication. Please email UN@ucg.org to submit articles, announcements, local church news, questions or feedback.

Table of Contents

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Women’s Enrichment Weekend Held in Zambia

2 minutes
The 2022 Women’s Enrichment Weekend in Zambia was held under the theme “Looking Back, Moving Forward.’’
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Let Us Go Up To the Mountain of the Lord

6 minutes
The Feast of Tabernacles is first and foremost a Festival of God and a Festival that has a purpose.
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Columbia, Maryland, Ladies Share Tea and Dessert

1 minute
Women of the Columbia, Maryland, congregation gathered for an afternoon tea following services on June 4, 2022.
a woman pushing an older woman in a wheelchair while another woman watches

We Serve Because He Served First

7 minutes
We are preparing to be servants in the Kingdom of God.
a group of hikers with gear against a mountain backdrop

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
A group of 13 young adults and two pastors spent a week in Emigrant Wilderness, California.
Emma Kennebeck and her husband, Richard

Tribute to a Retiring Employee

4 minutes
The United Church of God would like to recognize Emma Kennebeck upon her retirement from employed service to the Church.
home office employees on both sides of a food serving line

Home Office Holds Picnic for Staff and Families

1 minute
The home office staff and their families gathered for a delicious employee appreciation lunch.
a group of teenagers riding horses

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Northwest Camp was held from July 24-31 on the Pacific Coast.
a group of boys playing with a football

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Campers and staff spent a wonderful week together from July 24-31 in the pines outside of Prescott, Arizona.
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2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Camp was held from July 31-Aug. 3 in Pennsylvania.
Ariana Del Signore

Ariana Del Signore Recognized for Service to United News

2 minutes
The United Church of God home office staff would like to thank Ariana Del Signore for three years of outstanding service to this organization through...
Becoming Sons and Daughters of God UYC logo

2022 Camp Reports

1 minute
Steve Nutzman provides an update of the teen camps that occurred across the U.S. this summer.
preteens playing a team building game

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Preteen Camp Colorado was held from June 19-22 in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains near Estes Park, Colorado.
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2022 Camp Report

3 minutes
Camp was held from July 10-13 at the beautiful Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch.
a group of campers and staff

2022 Camp Report

3 minutes
Camp was held in beautiful Cuernavaca, Mexico from Aug. 8-14.
Heidi Braun

Letter from the New Associate Editor

2 minutes
On July 5, Heidi Braun began working as the associate editor of internal publications and United News.
Becoming Sons and Daughters of God

2022 Preteen Camp Reports

2 minutes
Mark Welch provides an update of the preteen camps that occurred across the U.S. this summer.
teenagers playing outdoor sports

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
From July 18-25, the United Church of God held a United Youth Camp in Cameroon.
a boy climbing a rock wall

2022 Camp Report

1 minute
Camp was held from May 28-June 2 in Pleasantville, Tennessee.
a group of teenagers wearing traditional costumes and dancing

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Camp was held at Eden Nature Park and Resort in Davao City from July 17-23.

Updates from Ministerial and Member Services

1 minute
Chris Rowland shares recent changes in ministerial and member services.
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How Tithing Directs Our Hearts to God’s Purposes

8 minutes
Tithing, as part of God’s law, has a part in converting the soul.
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Being at One With God and Each Other

7 minutes
There is a special way in which we, as children of God, can glorify God.
a group of teens and kids wearing climbing gear

2022 Camp Report

3 minutes
Camp was held from June 27-July 1 in the municipality of Chinácota, Norte de Santander.
a group of ladies gathered for the enrichment weekend

Cleveland Ladies Host “The Secret Garden”-Themed Enrichment Weekend

4 minutes
The ladies of UCG Cleveland, Ohio held a “Secret Garden”-themed Women’s Enrichment Weekend from March 18-20.
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The Importance of Mentoring Children in God’s Way

3 minutes
Mentoring is about creating an environment of interaction, or personal development, and sharing wisdom for the benefit of the mentee.
a teenage girl climbing a rope ladder with a smile

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Located near Bellefontaine, Ohio, Camp Cotubic was held this year from June 19-26.
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2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Camp Pinecrest was held in southeast Missouri with a total of 92 teens and 66 staff.
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2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
From July 22-29, campers and staff spent an amazing week of teen camp in Temple, Georgia.

Booklet and Bible Study Course Printing History

2 minutes
The United Church of God has printed 11.432 million copies of its booklets since 1996.
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Putting Your Relationship Status in God's Hands

5 minutes
Boaz was well aware that whether he remained single or got married one day, obeying God was the best way to ensure joy in life.

President’s Update

2 minutes
God has shown that He provides and will continue to provide for our every need.
a smiling preteen girl

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Located in north-central Ohio, Camp Buckeye was held this year from July 31-Aug. 3.
a group of preteen campers

2022 Camp Report

1 minute
Preteen Camp Florida was held from May 30-June 3.
a group of girls sitting around a stack of Bibles

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Camp Ochoco was held from July 10-13 in central Oregon, 25 miles east of Prineville.
A pair of hands with a pen and an open Bible and blank notebook

Taking Church Notes

8 minutes
When we attend Church services, we need to enter with intention.
Dr. Frank Dunkle stands at the lectern facing a group of students.

Ambassador Bible College Welcomes Class of 2023

2 minutes
It is exciting to begin a new school year and we welcome prayers for a successful experience.
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Tacoma Congregation Hosts Annual Men’s Weekend

3 minutes
The sixth annual Tacoma Men’s Weekend was held once again at the Seabeck Conference Center.
A group sitting by a campfire beneath a shelter

2022 Camp Report

2 minutes
Camp was held this year at the Wilderness Centre near Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.
a group of children and teens playing outdoor games

2022 Camp Report

3 minutes
Camp Wildrose was held in Alberta, Canada with 26 campers and 24 volunteers.
a group of girls playing sports outside

2022 Camp Report

1 minute
Camp was held with 31 campers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.