Dec 102015

The Newborns of 2015!

True Parents have often emphasized the importance of celebrating life's three most important moments: birth, marriage, and ascension. This year, we are excited to welcome...

Dec 022015

The 20th Annual True Family Values Ministry Awards Banquet

The 20th anniversary celebration of the True Family Values Ministry kicked off with its annual awards banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on December 5,...

Nov 252015

New York City Hosts “Preparing for Marriage: Level 2 Blessing Workshop”

On November 14 and 15, the Family Church of New York City (FCNYC) hosted a "Preparing for Marriage: Level 2 Blessing Workshop" in collaboration with Tanya Edwards, pastor of...

Nov 192015

BFM Brings Parents Matching Convocations to Local Communities

One of the Blessing & Family Ministry's most valuable programs is the Parents Matching Convocations. Creating support systems in local communities is crucial to providing...

Oct 222015

Marriage Blessing Movement Support Webinar • Oct. 27

The Blessing & Family Ministry of FFWPU is committed to bringing the love of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents to everyone in America through the Marriage Blessing...

Oct 062015

USA Celebrates the Marriage Blessing

On Saturday, October 3, 2015, America celebrated the Marriage Blessing in churches and congregations all around the country as 123 couples rededicated their marriages before...

Sep 292015

Why a Marriage Blessing Movement?

In response to the breakdown of traditional marriage in our world, the Marriage Blessing offers a path to building a world of stronger marriages and healthier families....

Sep 242015

Video: Balancing Family Life and Work • Michael & Adonia Hentrich

When we're busy with work, it can be easy to get caught up in everything we "have" to do. Meanwhile, our most important work - our family and legacy - can fall by the...

Sep 182015

Matching & Blessing Insights Shared at Level 2 Blessing Workshop

After the excitement of the Blessed Culture and Sports Festival at the Unification Theological Seminary, families going through the matching engagement process gathered for...

Aug 182015

Video: Ten Simple Practices to Nurture Your Relationship • Bento Leal

Marriages don't grow by accident. They blossom based on the nutrients they receive. Bento Leal present in this Marriage Enrichment Webinar on the topic "Simple Practices...

Jul 242015

Small Steps to Bigger Love • Debby Gullery

Debby Gullery, a relationship and marriage coach for over twenty years, recently published “Small Steps to Bigger Love: A Practical Guide to Marriage as a Spiritual...

Jul 152015

Lake Geneva Hosts Level 2 Blessing Education Workshop

On June 28–29, 43 young adults, parents, and staff hosted a Preparing for Marriage: Level 2 Blessing Workshop at the beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. "It was an...

Jul 072015

Welcoming Newborns Into Our Community

We are excited to announce that we are reviving the tradition of celebrating and sharing new births as a community! True Parents have often emphasized the importance of...

Jun 232015

Romance, Rediscovery and Relaxation: The Midwest Energize Couples’ Retreat

"It was such an amazing experience. I wish every couple could experience this." Seventeen husbands and seventeen wives gathered in a beautiful, luxurious retreat in the...

Jun 092015

Families of the Ascended Support Group Meets in Connecticut

The Families of the Ascended group met in Connecticut on Sunday, May 17, 2015. It was organized by Eva Mackin, the Connecticut ministry leader; Toshiko Sato, the New Jersey...

Dec 032015

Over 50 Couples Receive Holy Marriage Blessing

The day dawned cold and bright on Sunday, November 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The excitement and warmth of Rev. and Mrs. Giddens at Unity Baptist Church welcomed the small...

Nov 252015

The New Online Application for the Marriage Blessing • Apply Now

With our commitment to bringing the Marriage Blessing to every family in America, the Blessing & Family Ministry has been developing a brand-new application system for the...

Nov 192015

Marriage Blessing Movement Support Webinar • Recording

The Blessing & Family Ministry is committed to bringing the love of our Heavenly Parent and True Parents to everyone in America through the Marriage Blessing Movement. How...

Nov 172015

Video: Ten Listening Blocks to Effective Communication and How To Overcome Them • Bento Leal

In this Marriage Enrichment Webinar, Bento Leal identifies 10 common listening blocks to effective communication and the steps to correct and remove them from your...

Oct 192015

Video: Four Lovehacks for Marriage Fulfillment • David Young

Peak Performance Coach David Young shares four "Lovehacks" to create more fulfillment in your marriage that you can use immediately. Check out his methods he uses in his...

Oct 022015

90 Parents Receive Matching Education in California

90 parents gathered at the beautiful Pasadena House in Los Angeles, California for a Parents Matching Convocation (PMC) co-hosted by the LA Family Church and the National...

Sep 292015

5 Ways Anyone Can Prepare for the Oct. 3 Marriage Blessing

The Marriage Blessing Ceremony is one of the most anticipated events for Unificationists. On October 3, 2015, communities across the U.S. will host the event for the couples...

Sep 182015

24+ Connect Retreat • Occidental, CA • September 2015

The second BFM-sponsored 24+ Connect Retreat was held Labor Day weekend in the beautiful background of Sonoma County, California. This year, seventy single 24-39 year-old...

Sep 102015

21 Days of Marriage Blessing Quotes

In preparation for the Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony on Oct. 3rd, join us for 21 days of daily Marriage Blessing Quotes! Sign up for daily quotes....

Jul 242015

Clifton Hosts Intro to the Marriage Blessing: Level 1 Blessing Workshop

On July 17-18, the Clifton Family Church of New Jersey held an Introduction to the Blessing: Level 1 Blessing Workshop for 14 participants ranging in age from 15 to 20. It...

Jul 192015

Video: Accessing the Power of Your Marriage and Blessing • John & Sandra Lowen

John and Sandra explore how to access the awesome power of the Marriage Blessing by substantially applying the Divine Principle. What does it really mean to have "Give and...

Jul 132015

45 Parents Receive Matching Education In Texas

“I am very grateful to have participated. I am so thankful to the staff that have put together the program. I got tools to help me prepare better and work on my...

Jun 292015

USA Celebrates the Holy Marriage Blessing!

On Saturday, June 27, couples across the United States celebrated their existing marriage or dedicated their new relationship at the Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony....

Jun 122015

Seeking Unificationist Counselors

Are you a certified counselor, therapist or psychologist? The Blessing and Family Ministry is looking for Unificationist counselors who can be available to support...

Jun 052015

A Story of Linda Lee [Marchant Perry]

Born a tornado of curls and spirit, she is just too big, bright and beautiful for the mundane. As illness and heartache nearly breaks her over and over again throughout her...