MANILA, Philippines — Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ) marked its 42nd founding anniversary with celebrations across the Philippines, bringing together 1,910 members at 31 onsite locations nationwide and 484 more participating virtually. The event was part of the global commemoration of the denomination’s growth from humble beginnings to a worldwide movement attracting tens of thousands of new members each year.
Globally, the main commemorative service was held on March 15 at the Cheongju Church in South Korea, attended by over 2,000 members in person and streamed live to believers across South Korea and other countries.
Chairman Lee Man-hee emphasized the importance of faith grounded in the Bible, particularly the Book of Revelation, urging members to remain faithful to what he described as the unchanging Word of God.
Founded on March 14, 1984, Shincheonji Church of Jesus began with small gatherings before expanding its presence internationally. The church attributes its continued growth to its Bible education initiatives, particularly through the Zion Christian Mission Center, which has produced large numbers of graduates from its Bible courses worldwide.
The church also cited its expanding partnerships with churches globally through various cooperation agreements. According to Shincheonji, it has established hundreds of partnerships with churches in South Korea and thousands more across dozens of countries.
Apart from its religious activities, the organization highlighted its humanitarian efforts, including blood donation drives, plasma donations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and volunteer work in disaster-affected communities. The church said it also conducts community outreach programs such as medical missions and support activities for vulnerable sectors.
Shincheonji said it intends to continue expanding its outreach while promoting what it described as faith centered on biblical teachings.
