Sunday Service on Sep. 20, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Sep. 20, 2026  

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1976 Sep. 18 - Washington Monument Rally

Reflections on the 1976 Washington Monument Rally and Its Legacy

It captures firsthand testimonies and reflections on the historic 1976 Washington Monument Rally, a seminal event in the Unification Church’s history marked by spiritual significance, tremendous organizational effort, and intense security challenges. The rally, attended by 300,000 people, was framed by Reverend Moon as a pivotal moment symbolizing national repentance, spiritual revival, and overcoming communism during America’s bicentennial. Multiple speakers recall the rally not only as a massive religious gathering but as a milestone achieved through sacrifice, faith, and unity amidst adversity. Personal stories detail the exhaustion and adrenaline of security detail, grassroots mobilization of diverse communities, and immigrant family hardships. The speakers emphasize this event as the culmination of a providential timeline with continuing implications, linking past struggles with the ongoing mission of faith and societal transformation. Highlights

• The largest religious gathering in DC to that time: 300,000 attended the Washington Monument Rally in 1976.
• Reverend Moon declared the rally a monumental victory, representing a “crossing Golgotha on a worldwide level.”
• Security team members describe meticulous preparation to protect True Parents amid threats and potential violence.
• Over 1500 buses transported thousands of participants, demonstrating the massive scale and coordination.
• Grassroots fundraising initially struggled, but broke through with mass family sign-ups in final week before the event.
• Personal testimonies recount overwhelming faith despite hardship, including jail time and logistical challenges.
• Immigrant family experience illustrates the rally’s role in new American lives and the unification movement’s cultural impact.

Sunday School: Moral lesson from Japanese Fable “The Spider's Thread Acts of kindness and Mercy as gifts

A Sunday School lesson uses Akutagawa’s story to teach that small acts of kindness matter, mercy is freely given, and selfishness separates us from others.

Kindness can open a path toward grace, while fear and selfishness can close it. 

Kandata’s decision to spare a spider becomes his sole remembered act of kindness. 

He receives an unexpected chance of rescue through a spider’s thread. 

When Kandata refuses to share the thread, it snaps and he falls back into darkness.

The stated lessons are that kindness counts, mercy is a gift, and grace has room for everyone. 

Sunday Service on Sep. 13, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Sep. 13, 2026  

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Sermon: Desert And Garden

The speaker explores the biblical and spiritual symbolism of the desert and wilderness as transformative spaces in faith. Beginning with the imagery from Isaiah 51:3, the speaker draws parallels between the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt through the harsh wilderness and the spiritual journeys individuals undergo within their own lives. The desert represents hardships such as loneliness, testing, uncertainty, spiritual thirst, and the confrontation with inner weakness. Yet, it is also a place of profound transformation, where believers learn humility, patience, repentance, and trust in God’s grace. The example of Jesus’ 40-day wilderness fast serves as a model of faith and spiritual victory over temptation, showing reliance on God rather than self or power. The early Christian desert fathers sought holiness in solitude, rejecting worldly comforts to face their inner spiritual battles. Despite repeated failures and struggles, God's continuous faithfulness and grace guide believers through wilderness seasons toward restoration—transforming deserts into gardens of Eden. The message concludes with encouragement to embrace the wilderness journey as an opportunity to encounter God deeply rather than flee from it.

Highlights

• The desert symbolizes both spiritual hardship and hope, linked to Isaiah’s promise of restoration.
• The Israelites’ journey from Egypt’s slavery to the promised land reflects our own spiritual exile and redemption path.
• Desert life mirrors feelings of loneliness, testing, uncertainty, and spiritual thirst in times of hardship.
• Many saints and spiritual leaders historically sought transformation through solitude and struggle in the wilderness.
• Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness exemplify overcoming temptation through faith and scripture.
• Despite Israel’s repeated spiritual failures, God's enduring love and provision never ceased in their wilderness experience.
• The desert and wilderness are not merely trials but places where God’s grace works to transform us into new creations.

Sunday School: Bible study - Doubting Thomas

Questions aren't the opposite of faith. Jesus is patient with doubt and meets one person's question personally. It extends this to learning from and following True Parents without having seen them in person.

Sunday Service on Sep. 6, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Sep. 6, 2026 

North America Sunday Service from New York 

Sunday school on 9/6: Moral lesson from Aesop's Fable “The Hare and the Tortoise

• Introduces the proud, talented hare and the patient, dependable tortoise.
• Follows the race from the hare’s boasting and nap to the tortoise’s steady victory.
• Connects the moral to Ecclesiastes 9:11, Galatians 6:9, and Proverbs 16:18.
• Reinforces that talent alone is insufficient, pride can cause failure, and consistent effort matters.
• Concludes with discussion questions, prayer, a coloring activity, and an origami rabbit craft.

Core message: “Slow and steady wins the race”—stay humble and keep doing good, even when progress feels slow.

Sunday Service on Aug. 30, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 30, 2026 

North America Sunday Service from Las Vegas

Prayer meeting

Sunday School: Bible study - Jesus' Crucifixion

The lesson previews four movements up front, then walks them one at a time: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey as a gentle king; the Last Supper, where he shares bread and cup and washes his friends' feet; praying in Gethsemane, where he tells God honestly how sad he is and still chooses God's will; the arrest and Peter's denial, framed as a hard night when Jesus kept loving anyway; the cross at Golgotha; and Sunday morning, the empty tomb and joy.

Several notes sections extend the theme to True Parents, connecting Jesus' mission and trials to their own.

Sunday Service on Aug. 23, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 23, 2026

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Sermon: Video message from Rev. Dunkley

Sunday School: Moral lesson from Aesop's Fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper"

• The ant models steady effort and responsible stewardship; the grasshopper illustrates how neglecting responsibilities creates natural consequences. Mistakes are framed as opportunities to learn—not reasons for shame.
• Practical examples include homework, chores, school preparation, listening, and helping others. 
• Luke 16:10 connects the fable to being faithful in small things, while the closing emphasizes God’s grace, guidance, and support. 

Sunday Service on Aug. 16, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 16, 2026

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Sermon: Butterfly Effect

In this sermon titled "The Butterfly Effect," the speaker reflects on how seemingly small and unplanned events can trigger profound life transformations and providential outcomes. Starting from a personal perspective, the speaker recounts her journey beginning in 2022 from an isolated academic focused on solo research to becoming an active collaborator and spiritual participant deeply engaged with the Unification Church community and broader academic networks.

Key themes include the unpredictable ripple effect of encounters and opportunities—such as joining research groups, attending international conferences, and connecting with influential scholars—which together have propelled her into new roles and responsibilities. These engagements have not only advanced academic understanding of the Unification Church and its movements but have also sparked significant personal spiritual growth. Stories of prayer, ancestral liberation, and strengthened faith illustrate the gradual opening to spiritual realities.

Practical insights include the importance of raising spiritual "antennas" to receive divine inspiration and acting promptly on these inspirations to keep the ripple effect moving. The speaker also emphasizes humility and teamwork, underscoring how collaboration and support from friends, family, and mentors have been crucial in this journey.

Ultimately, this personal testimony serves as a call for listeners to recognize the divine potential in everyday encounters and be open to God's providence working through small actions—suggesting that everyone can experience a butterfly effect in their own lives if they remain attentive and responsive.

Highlights

• Introduction to the butterfly effect: small causes producing large effects in life and providence.
• From solo academic to collaborative researcher through providential invitations starting in 2022.
• Key international academic connections with renowned scholars redefining his role and impact.
• Spiritual breakthroughs via prayer and ancestral liberation beginning from encounters with true mother’s messages.
• Life-changing car accident as a spiritual wake-up call leading to a shift toward others-centered prayer.
• Active engagement in the Na'vi second-generation movement and providing expert support to Japanese Unification Church members.
• Raising spiritual antennas to receive inspiration and acting on it as the catalyst for ongoing providential movement.

Sunday School: Bible study - Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

Jesus washed every one of them — including Judas, before anyone had earned it.

Peter's protest ("Lord, do you wash my feet?") sets up the teaching that receiving love can be harder than giving it, and that being served by Jesus means admitting we need Him — a washing pointing ahead to the cross. 

Three takeaways: humility (greatness in God's kingdom looks like kneeling down), love (given before it's deserved), and example ("do just as I have done to you").

Sunday Service on Aug. 9, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 9, 2026

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Sermon: Confronting My Antichrist 

The speaker explores the concept of "confronting the Antichrist," evolving this from an external battle to an internal spiritual challenge. Central to the reflection is the politically motivated persecution of Holy Mother Han and the Unification Church by South Korean President Jae-Myung Lee, highlighting themes of faith, resilience, and the tension between religion and political power. The narrative connects historical and biblical confrontations against evil—such as those of True Parents in North Korea and Apostle Paul’s defense of Christian doctrine—with contemporary struggles. Emphasizing love over animosity, the speaker calls for embracing Christ within ourselves while standing firm against injustice. Personal anecdotes illustrate the transformative power of faith beyond worldly achievements, underscoring the invincibility faith brings amid systemic opposition. The talk closes with a prayer affirming hope that faith’s “seed” will blossom despite current hardships.

Highlights

• Introduction of South Korean President Jae-Myung Lee’s political role linked to persecution of the Unification Church.
• Background on Lee’s rise from poverty and his political journey advocating for the weak but accused of inciting class warfare.
• Ji Hyeon Park’s critique of President Lee’s treatment of North Korean refugees and the political implications.
• True Parents’ courageous 1991 diplomatic mission to North Korea confronting Juche ideology.
• Apostle Paul’s teachings about confronting false doctrines and parallels with True Parents’ guidance.
• Recognizing multiple Antichrists historically, including communism’s key figures, and the battle of faith over ideology.
• True Mother’s solitude after Father’s passing and her commitment to speak the truth despite isolation.

 Sunday School: Moral lesson from Aesop's Fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf"

Story arc as the teaching spine

• Responsibility first — the boy's job guarding the sheep frames trust as a gift given before any wrongdoing, and faith as doing right when unobserved. 
• The first lie — motivated by boredom or attention-seeking rather than malice, yet it still wastes the villagers' time and energy. 
• The reaction — villagers feel confused and disappointed; this is the empathy beat where trust starts to erode. 
• The second lie — repetition turns a bad choice into a habit and accelerates trust loss. 
• The real wolf — the turning point where a truthful warning is ignored. 
• The consequence — no help arrives, framed carefully as uncertainty rather than cruelty, with room for forgiveness and rebuilding. 

The lesson and faith layer

• Truth builds trust is the explicit moral, grounded in everyday examples like admitting mistakes, being honest about homework, and keeping promises. 
• Scripture anchor is Proverbs 12:22 — "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy" — tying honesty to God's own nature and a Christ-centered life.

Sunday Service on Aug. 2, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 2, 2026

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Sermon: How To Cultivate Spiritual Care

In this reflective and heartfelt talk, the speaker explores the concept of spiritual self-care—defined as intentional practices that nurture the soul, connect individuals to something greater, and align daily actions with core values and purpose. Emphasizing that spiritual self-care is diverse and unique to each individual, the speaker shares a variety of ways people cultivate their spiritual well-being, from prayer and meditation to gardening and hiking. Central themes include the necessity of recharging one's spiritual "batteries," embracing one’s unique identity as a child of God, and investing love and care in family as a profound source of spiritual renewal. The speaker underscores the importance of integrating spirituality into everyday life, including work and physical health, and encourages ongoing self-evaluation and growth. The talk closes with an encouragement to live intentionally with kindness, to co-create with God, and to find joy in life’s journey. Highlights

• Definition of spiritual self-care as intentional soul-nurturing practices aligning with core values.
• Varied spiritual self-care methods include meditation, scripture reading, caring for nature, and prayer.
• Spiritual batteries can run low; self-care is essential to recharge and avoid unhealthy distractions.
• Knowing you are God's child intellectually is different from feeling it emotionally.
• Family as the primary training ground for practicing love, kindness, and spiritual growth.
• Spiritual self-care varies greatly—finding personalized approaches that align with talents and passions is key.
• Call to live without regret and turmoil, embracing heavenly values to build peace in life.

Sunday School: Bible study - The Parable of the Friend at Midnight

• A man repeatedly asks his neighbor for bread to feed a late-night guest; his persistence eventually brings help. 
• The central message is to keep praying without giving up, trusting that God listens lovingly and responds with wisdom.
• The lessons extend to patience, compassion, responsibility, helping others, and perseverance in daily life.

Sunday Service on July 26, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on July 26, 2026

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Sermon

The speakers explore the multifaceted concept of leadership, blending practical insights, personal anecdotes, spiritual reflections, and community testimonies. It begins with a commentary on the qualities that define a true leader—such as emotional intelligence, integrity, adaptability, humility, vision, and responsibility. Using various everyday examples—from sports teams to families and orchestras—it shows how leadership can manifest in multiple forms and contexts, not always tied to formal authority or followers. A significant theme presented is that leadership is a choice and identity one must accept rather than an innate or assigned title. This is illustrated through the allegory of Simba from The Lion King, emphasizing that accepting leadership requires courage and vision. The video also integrates spiritual teachings, highlighting leadership as rooted in faith, service, and moral integrity, underpinned by Biblical and religious references. Several speakers share personal perspectives, including one who discusses how leadership emerged through parenting and workplace experiences shaped by faith, underscoring that leadership can be quiet, slow-building, and grounded in reliability and trustworthiness. The session concludes with a communal affirmation of leadership’s role in addressing societal and personal challenges, encouraging faith and collective hope to establish greater good. Highlights

• Leadership versus management: A boss isn’t necessarily a leader.
• Leadership examples in sports and family settings to highlight informal leadership roles.
• The Lion King allegory: Leadership is a conscious choice and responsibility.
• Leadership scales from individuals to global figures; everyone can be a leader in some capacity.
• Spiritual foundation: Biblical references emphasize faith-driven leadership.
• Personal testimony: Parenting as a transformative leadership experience.
• Community prayer and hope highlight leadership as a collective effort to overcome challenges.

Sunday Service on July 19, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on July 19, 2026

Music Offering 제왕나비 (Monarch Butterfly)

Lyrics

Sermon

This speech reflects deeply on themes of divine grace, spiritual warfare, and personal responsibility within the context of faith. The speaker emphasizes that being “chosen” or “only begotten” comes with profound spiritual challenges and dangers, not privileges. Using biblical stories such as Noah’s ark, Solomon’s temple, and Jesus’ wilderness temptation, the speaker elucidates the ongoing battle between good and evil, stressing the need for sincere covenantal faith, prayer, and integrity. He encourages believers to live with divine purpose and resilience despite adversity, urging them to hold fast to divine principles rather than relying solely on leaders or popular movements. The talk touches on contemporary societal issues, including cultural conflicts and leadership crises, while advocating for unity and prayer as vital weapons in spiritual warfare and social transformation. Highlights

• Powerful rendition and gratitude in “To God Be the Glory” sets a spiritual tone.
• Being “chosen” carries spiritual warfare and a target from Satan, not just honor.
• The rainbow covenant’s sacred meaning was corrupted by modern cultural symbols.
• Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness symbolized the responsibilities of the three blessings.
• Satan controlled the defiled temple; spiritual connection to God requires integrity.
• The concept of subject-object partnership revolutionizes leadership and collaboration.
• Prayer with family and love are powerful, practical weapons for spiritual progress.

Sunday School: Moral lesson from the Japanese folktale “Stonecutter"

A poor but skilled stonecutter named Tasaku lives on a mountainside, always wishing he were someone else. A mountain spirit grants his wishes in a chain of escalating desires.

Realizing a humble stonecutter can carve away a mountain, he wishes to be himself again — and finally finds contentment in who he already was.

Three takeaways:

• You already have worth — you don't need to be someone else to matter
• Comparison steals joy — always wanting what others have never satisfies
• You have a purpose — God gave you your own gifts and place