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[2026-09-04] Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group Wraps Up Two-Month ‘Summer Service’ Campaign, Hotter Than the Heatwave - Second year of ‘Wise Summer Life’ campaign benefits 1,700 people - 15,000 items, including ice water, provided to help prevent heat-related illnesses - Home visits also made to veterans vulnerable to extreme heat Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group announced on the 4th that it had concluded its nationwide heatwave-response volunteer campaign, ‘Wise Summer Life,’ which ran from June 16 to August 14. A total of 2,633 volunteers took part in this year’s campaign, while the number of beneficiaries was 16,779 and the number of participating citizens was 16,232. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s emergency department surveillance system for heat-related illnesses, 3,859 cases of heat-related illness and 34 suspected deaths were reported nationwide between May 15 and August 26. During this period, Shincheonji’s Volunteering Group visited streets, home...

[2026-07-29] Shincheonji’s  Official Statement Regarding Gwacheon City Council’s Resolution Urging Respect for the Decision Denying the Change of Use Gwacheon Church of Shincheonji Church of Jesus hereby makes clear that the Gwacheon City Council's adoption of the "Resolution Urging Respect for the Decision Denying the Change of Use" constitutes an unjust exercise of political pressure that discriminates against a specific religion and infringes upon the lawful property rights under the superficial guise of education and safety. The grounds cited by the council are based on distorted facts or lack legal justification. Therefore, we are presenting the objective facts as follows. 1. Unconstitutional and Discriminatory Administrative Restrictions Based on Arbitrary Claim of "Public Interest" It is well established in the precedents of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court that administrative restrictions on religious facilities are justified only on a limi...

Human Rights Must Protect Everyone: A Call to Safeguard Religious Freedom in South Korea Recent international attention on religious freedom in South Korea has raised an important question that goes far beyond any single religious organization or individual: Do fundamental human rights truly apply equally to everyone—even to those whose beliefs or organizations may be controversial or unpopular? Several international human rights organizations recently expressed concern about the treatment of religious minorities in South Korea, including issues surrounding freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, due process, and the proportionality of legal measures. The concerns were raised at an international press conference in Seoul involving organizations such as Human Rights Without Frontiers, CAP Liberté de Conscience, FOREF, CESNUR, and Bitter Winter. This discussion deserves careful attention—not because any particular religious group should be placed above the law, but because ...

[2026-07-16] Rebuttal Statement in Response to the Statement Issued by Citizens’ Solidarity for the Protection of Gwacheon Respected citizens, Gwacheon Church of Shincheonji Church of Jesus is issuing this statement to correct the factual inaccuracies contained in the statement released by the Citizens' Solidarity for Protection of Gwacheon on 7 July. The Citizens’ Solidarity for Protection of Gwacheon issued a statement calling for the denial of Shincheonji Gwacheon Church’s application to change the use of the facility to a religious facility, citing Gwacheon’s unique urban structure, student safety, and the inconveniences caused by large gatherings. Their assertions regarding “resident safety” and “protection of the educational environment” amount to unilateral claims that infringe upon constitutionally guaranteed fundamental rights and seek to stigmatize a particular religion to drive it out of the local community. While we deeply understand parents’ concerns regarding safet...

[Statement from Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the Issuance of a Detention Warrant for Chairman Lee Man-hee] Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses deep regret regarding the court's 24 June decision to issue a detention warrant. Chairman Lee Man-hee and the church have maintained fixed addresses and have faithfully cooperated with the authorities at every stage of the investigation, including the searches and seizures.  Through repeated searches and seizures, relevant materials have already been secured, leaving no risk of the destruction of evidence, and given his advanced age of 95, there is likewise no risk of flight. Under these circumstances, the decision to impose detention is deeply regrettable in light of the principle of trial without detention under the Criminal Procedure Act. To detain a 95-year-old individual before the court has had the opportunity to determine the merits of the case is, in effect, imposing a form of physical punishment in advance. As Chairman Lee curre...

Shincheonji reiterates believers’ duty this year: “Let us deliver God’s light” -Declared 2026 as the 'Year of Fulfilling Our Duty' at the New Year's Eve Service -Called to fulfill the role of the “tree of life that leads all people to heaven”  Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus; Chairman Lee Man-hee) spoke at the New Year’s Eve service according to the Bible and called for believers of this era to fulfill their duties.  Chairman Lee led the New Year’s Eve service held on 1 January at the Shincheonji Yeongdeungpo Church, where he announced the slogan for 2026—the year of the red horse—as the “Year of Fulfilling Our Duty.” He urged the congregation to testify to the duty of believers as recorded in the Book of Revelation and to fulfill the duties in the coming year. The chairman said, “The biblical meaning of sending off the old and welcoming the new goes beyond simply transitioning from one year t...

Shincheonji Baseball Team Wins 16th National Amateur Baseball Championship - Systematic training and teamwork lead to victory—team sweeps awards including Best Pitcher and MVP The baseball team “Headquarter,” representing Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (headed by Chairman Lee Man-hee), achieved a remarkable victory, taking first place in Division 2 at the 16th Korea Sports Association National Amateur Baseball Tournament.  The tournament, hosted and organized by the Korean Baseball Softball Association and supported by the Heongseong County Office and the Hoengseong County Sports Council (co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, and the Korea Sports Association), was held from September 20 to 28 in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province. Recognized as one of the nation’s best amateur recreational baseball events among recreational baseball and Baseball5 enthusiasts, the Korea Sports Associa...

Thousands Flock to Shincheonji’s Bible Seminar, the “Go-To Place for Revelation” - Clear evidence maintains 40-year legacy… Fourth seminar this year alone - Early registration closes as word spreads in religious community… Expanding pastoral exchanges Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereinafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus) will hold the “Shincheonji’s Bible Seminar on the Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation” at Shincheonji Cheongju Church on the 27th. Since 1985, Shincheonji Church of Jesus has been testifying to the prophecies of the Book of Revelation and their fulfilled reality through Revelation seminars. For over 40 years, the church has clearly testified to the prophecies and their fulfillment regarding the Book of Revelation, a topic not easily addressed in the religious community, earning it the nickname “go-to place for Revelation” and attracting significant attention both in Korea and abroad. Thr...

Shincheonji Word Seminar draws 7,500 to Cheongju… attending pastors pour out repentance - Fourth time this year… 1,000-seat hall filled early, outdoor area opened - Pastors confess: “Ashamed,” “Confirmed there is nothing wrong with Shincheonji” Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman: Man Hee Lee, hereafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus), held the “Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation, Shincheonji’s Bible Seminar” at Shincheonji Cheongju Church on the 27th. This Bible Seminar drew a crowd of over 7,500, including pastors, congregation members, and local residents, making it a great success. According to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the 1,000-seat main hall on the fourth floor of the Cheongju Church was fully booked early, and the outdoor space had to be opened as well. Chairman Man Hee Lee, who stood on the podium that day, stated, “The book of Revelation explains God’s strict warning not to add to or subtract from it,” and urge...

[0914] 84 Churches in Ethiopia Change Their Church Signboards to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony Mass Enrollments Demonstrate the Impact of the “Revealed Word” 181 New Pastors Voluntarily Join the Educational Program A total of 84 churches across 10 cities in Ethiopia have officially changed their church signboard names to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman: Lee Man-hee, hereinafter "Shincheonji Church of Jesus").   On the 10th, the Peter Tribe of Shincheonji held the "Ethiopia 84 Churches Signboard Changing Ceremony." During the event, 84 church pastors declared that they had become members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, committed to preaching the Word of the New Covenant Revelation, and resolved to become one through the "revealed Word."   This development stems from the participation of Pastor Asefa Angeto (President of the Misgana Denomination Association) in ...

[0831] Shincheonji Tanzania Church Holds Revelation Bible Exam with Local Pastors and Believers “Based on Rev 22:18-19, Examine Yourself: Have You Kept the Word According to the Bible?” First of Its Kind Overseas with Significant Pastor Participation… Expanding Scripture-Centered Fellowship On the 18th, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Peter Tribe, Tanzania Church (led by Head Instructor Yoon Hyun-chul, hereafter referred to as Shincheonji Tanzania Church) conducted an open Revelation Bible exam with local Protestant pastors and Shincheonji members in major cities, including Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The purpose of this exam was to evaluate whether believers who hope for heaven have kept the words of Revelation (Rev 22:18-19) and to encourage each person to stand rightly before God. The exam consisted of 10 main questions and 33 sub-questions, all centered on Revelation. Participants reflected not just on knowledge, but on whether they truly be...

Shincheonji Church of Jesus Closed Down Its Churches and Affiliated Buildings from 18 February Completed Disinfection of All Buildings by the 21st…Actively Cooperating with Quarantine Authorities and Local Governments (English, French , German and Chinese are available to read below.) Starting from 18 February, Shincheonji Church of Jesus carried out indoor disinfection, and completed disinfection of its 74 churches and affiliated buildings across the nation by the 21st through public health offices and other facilities. Since 18 February, the Headquarters of Shincheonji Church of Jesus has closed down all Shincheonji churches and their affiliated buildings, including the headquarters office, and has halted all activities, such as meetings, evangelizing, etc. In addition, Shincheonji provided a list of all Daegu Church members and a list of all congregation members who visited the Daegu Church to public health authorities, and each public health facility. It instructed th...