Sunday Service on Sep. 27, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Sep. 27, 2026  

Sermon: Let's Talk About My God

The speaker shares a personal transformation in his understanding of faith, sparked by an epiphany during a business trip that revealed the active and purposeful nature of God in everyday life. He contrasts anxiety-driven efforts with embracing God's intent in their actions, illustrated through experiences with colleagues, the biblical teachings of Jesus, and reflections on trust and relationships. Drawing from Matthew 6:25-34, the speaker emphasizes seeking God's kingdom first rather than being consumed by worldly worries. He recounts three meaningful encounters during the trip that deepened his faith in God's purpose and personal connection. The talk concludes with a relatable example from popular culture—Mary Cooper from "Young Shelden" —highlighting the struggle and renewal of faith amid doubt and hardship. Ultimately, faith is portrayed not as abstract theory but as a lived, practical journey of trust, humility, and relational healing. Highlights - The speaker experiences a profound shift: God’s purpose is active in all aspects of life, including work. - Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:25-34 is used to challenge worry and encourage trust in God’s provision. - A workplace conflict between a leader and a committed employee is revealed, symbolizing relational brokenness and opportunity for healing. - A co-worker provides a rare sense of safety and familial warmth in a competitive business environment. - Repentance and Service as Expressions of Faith: The speaker’s admission of earlier harshness to a colleague and subsequent efforts to support him demonstrate faith’s call to humility, forgiveness, and servant leadership. This example stresses that faith is not just belief but tangible change in behavior that fosters trust and healing. - Childhood memories from a boarding school in Korea illustrate a foundational faith experience shaping the speaker’s life. - Mary Cooper’s faith struggle in "Young Shelden" is shared as a relatable example of faith tested and restored.

Announcement

Pastor reflects introspectively on the unique paths individuals take in life, emphasizing that not everyone is called to the same role, such as ministry or pastoral work. Instead, God guides each person toward their own mission, exemplified by his own 30-year career in the business sector as a sushi chef—a role that required skill under pressure and patience, even if it was not a pastoral vocation. Central to this message is the concept that regardless of career or social role, the true purpose of work and life is to bring people together, build bridges, and foster community, echoing a larger divine plan rather than simply seeking wealth or personal gain.

The discussion then shifts to practical community announcements involving upcoming church-related gatherings and events: a sisters’ potluck, a community peace awards ceremony fostering connections with peace ambassadors, and a three-day Chumbo workshop featuring guest speakers and activities. These events emphasize relationship-building and community engagement. Pastor concludes with a prayer of gratitude and blessing, reinforcing the theme of fellowship and service grounded in faith.

Sunday Service on Sep. 20, 2026

Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on Sep. 20, 2026  

Music Offering

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  

Music Offering

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.