Shincheonji Church of Jesus

International Experts Gather to Discuss Institutionalizing Peace

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

NEW YORK, March 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, and numerous international disputes claimed the lives of more than 33,000 civilians and displaced millions. Recognizing this dire reality, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international non-governmental organization, held its 8th annual commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) on March 14th at its peace training institute in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The event theme was, "Building the Minds of Peace: Promoting Institutional Peace via Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding."

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  • Recognizing this dire reality, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international non-governmental organization, held its 8th annual commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) on March 14th at its peace training institute in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
  • The event theme was, "Building the Minds of Peace: Promoting Institutional Peace via Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding."
  • Since the DPCW's proclamation on March 14, 2016, HWPL has held annual commemorative ceremonies calling for the institutionalization of peace.
  • The ceremony included congratulatory speeches, remarks from various speakers, and performances depicting the journey of peace and the contents of the DPCW.

New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus Graduates Hundreds of Thousands of Theology Students and Offers Free Course to Those Seeking to Master Revelation

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Graduates who complete the rigorous program can master the Bible and Revelation within one year.

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  • Graduates who complete the rigorous program can master the Bible and Revelation within one year.
  • The teachings of New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus have attracted hundreds of thousands of people seeking to clearly understand the Bible, including pastors, church leaders and everyday believers.
  • In November 2023, Shincheonji Church of Jesus hosted its third graduation of more than 100,000 theology students.
  • More information about New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus can also be provided via email.

New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus Increases Its Total Number of Theology Student Graduates Every Year

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Saturday, January 6, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which offers a comprehensive Bible course through its Zion Christian Mission Center, has successfully increased its total number of graduates every year.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which offers a comprehensive Bible course through its Zion Christian Mission Center, has successfully increased its total number of graduates every year.
  • The latest graduation of Class 114, which took place on November 12, 2023 at Daegu Stadium in South Korea, had a total of 108,084 theology student graduates.
  • Moreover, 1,087 churches in 32 countries around the world have willingly changed their own church names to Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
  • For more information about New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, please visit scjamericas.org or send an email to [email protected] .

New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus Praised for Clean and Orderly Maintenance of Facilities During Third 100,000 Graduation

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus is receiving praise for its orderly maintenance of the facilities used for its November 12th graduation of 108,084 theology students.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus is receiving praise for its orderly maintenance of the facilities used for its November 12th graduation of 108,084 theology students.
  • In preparation for its latest graduation, Shincheonji Church of Jesus emphasized safety and order and paid close attention to environmental cleanup and sanitation.
  • Its ability to consistently produce 100,000 graduates at a time is just one of many impressive achievements of Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
  • For more information about New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus, please visit scjamericas.org or send an email to [email protected] .

For the Third Time, New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus Graduates More Than 100,000 Theology Students in One Year

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

A total of 108,084 theology students graduated from the church's Zion Christian Mission Center as part of Class 114.

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  • A total of 108,084 theology students graduated from the church's Zion Christian Mission Center as part of Class 114.
  • Sunday's graduation was not the first time Shincheonji Church managed to graduate over 100,000 students all at once.
  • Outside of South Korea, graduates from Class 114 include 35,792 graduates from other countries in Asia, 12,676 graduates from Africa, 2,927 graduates from Europe, 2,904 graduates from the Americas and 871 graduates from Oceania.
  • For more information about New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus, please visit scjamericas.org or send an email to [email protected] .

New Heaven New Earth Church of Jesus Prepares for Its Third Graduation of 100,000 Theology Students

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third time in recent years, New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus is preparing to graduate 100,000 theology students at one time.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third time in recent years, New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus is preparing to graduate 100,000 theology students at one time.
  • In November 2022, the Zion Christian Mission Center celebrated the graduation of 106,186 theology students and in November 2019, 103,764 students graduated.
  • To date, 1,365 churches in over 30 countries have also changed their church names to Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
  • For more information about New Heaven New Earth Shincheonji Church of Jesus, please visit scjamericas.org or send an email to [email protected] .

Global Peace Movement Marks a Decade of the Citizen-led Peacebuilding Efforts

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Officially named "HWPL's 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk," the global events are held by an international NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the joint auspices of public and private organizations in different countries.

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  • Peace events that commemorate citizen-led peacebuilding efforts for a decade are organized in 126 locations across 77 countries in May.
  • Furthermore, stating that the decade of peacebuilding achieved millions of participants joining inter-religious dialogues, peace education, advocacy of peace to national leaders, network of youth in over 120 countries.
  • Additionally, they have organized various overseas commemorative events aimed at fostering peace within local communities around the world.
  • Membership registration, information about peace projects, and reading the full text of and supporting the DPCW are available on HWPL's official website at www.hwpl.kr .

70,000 "We Are One" Volunteers Participate in the Largest Group Blood Donation in History

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The youth volunteer group We Are One had the goal of donating blood to 70,000 people from August 27th to November 27th. During the campaign, a total of 73,807 people completed blood donations over a period of 85 days. A total of 100,360 people participated in the largest group blood donation ever recorded.The blood supply lately has been low for reasons such as decreased participation in blood donations amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. With the goal of completing 70,000 blood donations by November to prepare for the winter season — along with the upcoming holidays when the blood supply is usually reduced — We Are One members actively donated blood.The campaign was conducted at blood banks in 17 metropolitan areas across South Korea and as planned, 70,000 blood donations were completed by November 27th.In order for a large number of people to donate blood in a short period of time, We Are One focused on coordinating individual schedules based on the needs of the blood banks. Volunteers made efforts to maintain their own health and ensure they would not be disqualified or prevented from donating blood. In order to reach the goal of achieving 70,000 blood donations before winter, about 100,000 We Are One members visited blood banks and joined the campaign.Junsu Hong, a representative of We Are One, said, "Blood donation is the only means to save the lives of patients who need blood transfusion and is a noble volunteer work. I appreciate all the members who participated in the blood donation with a clear sense of calling for the practice of sharing life. We Are One will continue to participate in blood donation to overcome the blood supply shortage and strengthen the community safety net."We Are One was launched on July 30th as a volunteer group composed of youth members from Shincheonji Church of Jesus located in Korea and overseas. Volunteers in areas such as New York have also actively donated blood in recent months, even receiving recognition from the New York Blood Center.This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

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  • A total of 100,360 people participated in the largest group blood donation ever recorded.
  • The blood supply lately has been low for reasons such as decreased participation in blood donations amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The campaign was conducted at blood banks in 17 metropolitan areas across South Korea and as planned, 70,000 blood donations were completed by November 27th.
  • We Are One will continue to participate in blood donation to overcome the blood supply shortage and strengthen the community safety net."

Zion Christian Mission Center Produces 100,000 Graduates, the Most of Any Theology School in the World

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Monday, November 21, 2022

A total of 106,186 students graduated, making it the largest graduation of any theological institution in the world.

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  • A total of 106,186 students graduated, making it the largest graduation of any theological institution in the world.
  • The number of people participating in the graduation ceremony in person in Korea was limited to 80,000 for safety reasons.
  • But over 300,000 people worldwide participated in the ceremony online through the live broadcast in 9 languages.
  • Currently, 294 members, including pastors in charge of two churches belonging to the denomination, completed all courses at the Zion Christian Mission Center and graduated.

We Are One, the Largest Youth Volunteer Group, Launches

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Heaven New Earth, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, launched a youth volunteer group called We Are One made up of 70,000 members in South Korea and 20,000 members overseas.

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  • Covid-19 social distancing guidelines were in place, and participants were required to wear masks and have their temperatures taken before joining.
  • To commemorate the launch of We Are One, 70,000 youth will donate blood in 17 cities, including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, and Daegu, South Korea.
  • "Congratulations on the launch of the Shincheonji youth volunteer group We Are One," said Eom Jae-yong, president of the Seoul Southern Blood Center of the Korean Red Cross during a congratulatory speech.
  • "Also, thank you for choosing to participate in the first volunteer activity as a blood donation campaign.