2017 Holy Days
The Holy Days are upon us, a time to celebrate Heavenly Parent’s Day (Jan. 28), True Parents’ Birthday (Feb. 2) and Foundation Day (Feb. 9) with Unificationist traditions and festivities. Around the world, Unificationist communities will put on local celebrations, and nearly two weeks of special events surrounding these Holy Days will take place in Korea with True Parents. To tune in to the events in Korea live, read the live broadcast information.
As we welcome the Holy Day season 2017, we invite families around the world to make a special donation, which can be offered at your local church or online here or via the link below.
Happy New Year, and Happy Holy Days!
Share Your Reflection
During or after the celebration, you can submit your Holy Day reflections using the form below. Your words will be translated into Korean and shared with True Mother.
Deanna Cooper
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I see two conflicting numbers; Is it the 50th Heavenly Parent’s Day or the 58th?
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editorial
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It is the 50th Heavenly Parent’s Day
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Anne-Marie Mylar
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50th is for God’s Day which is now called Heavenly Parent’s Day
58th is the anniversary of the wedding of Our True Parents
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Diane Abendroth
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Hello, I am still in a state of confusion because it seems that the banners that US headquarters prepared for these Holy Days and the current church calendar are in conflict. The banner for Heavenly Parent’s Day (50th) also announces the 16th anniversary of the Coronation of God’s Eternal Kingship, and the 58th anniversary of True Parents’ Day. The calendar, on the other hand, shows that the 16th anniversary of the coronation of God’s Eternal Kingship is on February 9, the same day as Foundation Day. But the banner for Foundation Day only announces Foundation Day. Also the calendar shows the 58th anniversary of True Parents’ Day on March 28! Has the American headquarters made a mistake or is this how we are beginning to consolidated Holy Day celebrations as True Father had said we would begin to do at some point? If someone hear cannot answer this authoritatively, could someone let me know where I can find the answer?no
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editorial
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The banners were distributed via a memo sent by FFWPU International. The calendar shows the actual days of the Holy Days, while the International Memo, which the banners follow, refers to this year’s observances of these Holy Days. According to FFWPUI, this year Heavenly Parent’s Day is celebrated with the Coronation of God’s Kingship and True Parents’ Day, followed by the celebrations for True Parents’ Birthday and the Anniversary of Foundation Day. We will share any additional information when it becomes available.
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MeeHwa
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Just to be clear,
Are there three holy days celebrated on the 28th of Jan or 1.1:
Heavenly Parents day
True Parents birthday and
Foundation day??
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editorial
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Heavenly Parent’s Day is on January 28, True Parents’ Birthday is February 2, and Foundation Day is February 9
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James Osborn
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Is Heavenly Parents Day and God’s Day the same thing? Please be patient with us first generations!
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editorial
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Yes, True God’s Day was recently renamed to True Heavenly Parent’s Day.
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Mary Jane Despres
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You’ve mentioned two titles, both “Heavenly Parent’s Day”
and “True Heavenly Parent’ Day.”
“Heavenly Parent’s Day” is the preferred translation of this holy day, isn’t it?
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Anne-Marie Mylar
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Mary Jane, I believe you are right, there is no need for the “True” in front of Heavenly Parent. The world Heavenly and the word true, I would hope will mean the same thing :)
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