Being Informed
Winners of Yut and Ping Pong Tournament
Happy Holy Days! Since the first day of the Heavenly Calendar (same as lunar calendar), we entered the festive Holy Days Season - Feb. 16 (1.1): 51st Heavenly Parent's Day, Feb. 21 (1.6): True Parents' Birthday, Feb. 28 (1.13) 5th Anniversary of Foundation Day.
All Holy Days were honored and celebrated with the Los Angeles Family Church community on Sunday, February 18.
Videos of True Parents' Birthday Celebration
Happy True Parents' Birthday! (2018. 1.6. = February 21, 2018) Watch a featured video created for the celebration. 14 min.
True Parents' Birthday Offerings
On February 21, 2018, we celebrate True Parents' birthday, a day when we express our love and gratitude to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents. Individuals and families are invited to join in the local celebrations as we honor these special Holy Days, and are encouraged to offer the Holy Day donation through their local church or via the form below.
Feature Video of Africa Summit
January 19, 2018 – Goree Island, Senegal
"Heavenly Parent! How many long years have passed as you worked hard and took a sorrowful course to find your sons and daughters? We know of the history that has pained Heaven many times because of humankind’s ignorance. Heavenly Parent! Nevertheless, you never gave up on us.
ACLC Prayer Breakfast Held in L.A.
The Los Angeles chapter of the American Clergy Leadership Conference (ACLC) organized a prayer breakfast on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Word of Encouragement Community Church. Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray delivered the keynote address, entitled “Broaden Your Vision, Heighten Your Dreams.” For 27 years, Dr. Murray pastored the First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) of Los Angeles.
Level 2 Blessing Workshop Held in L.A.
On January 27, the LA Blessing & Family Ministry hosted a Level 2 Blessing Workshop at the Pasadena House. 42 participated, of which 39 were young Blessed Children and three were first-generation Unificationists. The average age of the participants was 23. Our community has had a number of requests for a Level 2 in the past, but could not gather enough participants to host one.
Rev. Larry Krishnek Inaugurated
We are honored to announce that the Inauguration Ceremony for Rev. Larry Krishnek, the new Sub-regional Director of the Western Region at Los Angeles Family Church! The new Western Region of Family Federation for Heavenly USA covers states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada (except the city of Las Vegas).
UTS Online Courses
UTS is now offering online seminary courses presented by Unification faculty on various religious subjects that were previously only available on site. Two for-credit classes will be offered beginning on March 12, which include “World Scripture and World Peace” taught by Dr. Andrew Wilson and “Life and Thought of Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han” taught by Dr. Tyler Hendricks. The seminary is offering a $1,000 scholarship for each class, bringing the total cost for the student down to $500 per course plus a one-time registration fee.
Mini-sized Holy Books Available
The Holy Scriptures is a set of three volumes of True Parents' messages—the Cheon Seong Gyeong, the Pyeong Hwa Gyeong and the Cham Bumo Gyeong—the Cham Bumo Gyeong being the latest volume. Our NEW MINI-BOOK SET is exactly the same as the original (except for the size). People have asked whether they are readable, and our unscientific test says YES, the font is still a great size and highly readable.
L.A. Ocean Challenge Ministry
Unlike most US cities, Los Angeles offers year round opportunities to experience the ocean environment including activities such as sailing, fishing, whale watching and camping at Catalina Island. Dan Hallal and Jack Ashworth are experienced Captains who have boats in Marina Del Rey and make them available to our church families and friends throughout the year. Our ministry’s goal is to inspire others to catch the passion and love for the sea that our Founder shared with us throughout his life.
Inauguration Ceremony for Rev. Krishnek
We are honored to announce that the Inauguration Ceremony for Rev. Larry Krishnek, the new Sub-regional Director of the Western Region at Los Angeles Family Church! The new Western Region of Family Federation for Heavenly USA covers states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada (except the city of Las Vegas).
Live Broadcast from Korea on Jan. 23
As True Mother returns to Korea, she will hold a Special Banquet to Celebrate True Parents' Victorious Return from Africa Summit 2018. This celebration with True Parents will take place on Wednesday, January 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Korea, which is Tuesday, January 23, at 5:30 p.m. Los Angeles time.
True Mother's Speech in Senegal
Watch True Mother's speech at the opening plenary of Wold Summit Africa 2018 which was given on January 18 in Dakar, Senegal. 20 minutes.
Live Broadcast "World Summit Africa 2018"
Watch live broadcast of the World Summit Africa 2018 in Dakar, Senegal! After True Mother made a surprise visit at New York on Monday January 15, she left for Senegal arriving today, January 16! The series of events from January 18 to 20 will be broadcast live at the above time. (Dakar time is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles time.)
Level 2 Blessing Workshop
On Saturday, January 27, from 9 am to 5 pm, we will be holding a 1-Day Level 2 Blessing Workshop at Pasadena House. The curriculum offered is a part of the Blessing Education series called “Finding My Path to the Blessing”. This multi-session educational program is specifically designed for and open to Unificationist young adults, and different sessions will be offered periodically either in workshop or small group format.
4 Days Revivals
It's time to Restore, Rebuild, and Renew Your Spiritual Relationship with God! Join us at the 4 Days Revivals.
Theme: "Dead, Lost & Blind: Man in 3-fold Predicament - Eph. 2:1, Matt. 18:11, II Cor. 4:4"
Speakers: Elect Lady Magdalene & Elect Lady Michelene, Min. Ricky Dumas & Min. Mark Millsap & Pastor Willie Haynes of TMOC
2017 Year-End Highlights of Youth
Bright pure light of your youth was shining over Southern and Northern California, and Las Vegas during the holiday season! Here is list of the latest three events of our youth and young adults. See the photos, report and testimonies of the latest three programs of the youth and young adults.
2020 Church Calendar
Beautiful 2018 Church Calendars are available now. $12. We'll have table after Sunday Service on Sundays: December 31 & January 7. Calendars are also available at Pasadena office on weekdays. If you wish to order by mail, please contact Sandy.
Family Federation for Heavenly USA
On December 21, 2017, True Mother held a special gathering where she strongly requested that the providential eldest son nation of the United States should not limit itself to believing in Heavenly Parent but should substantially attend Heavenly Parent and become the Heavenly United States (神美國).
New Arrival
Welcome! Baby Girl Kara Elecene Simpson
Born on December 19, 2017 at 4:52 am
Proud Parents: Daron & Akemi Simpson (Blessing February 2014, Kara is their second child! )
Proud Grandparents: Joseph & Akiko Lee