Our mission statement is:
“To guide America back to God through the teachings and Marriage Blessing of True Parents.”
We are a local branch in Durham, NC of FFWPU (Family Federation for World Peace and Unification).
We have Sunday service at 11:00am.
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 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.
Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 16, 2026
Music Offering
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").
Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 9, 2026
Music Offering
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.
Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Aug. 2, 2026
Music Offering
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.
