Family Church of Connecticut: Spiritual Cleansing Is Essential — John Doroski

Just as we cleanse our bodies, spiritual cleansing is essential to maintain purity of heart and mind. Negative spiritual influences can affect our thoughts, emotions, and even our life circumstances. Through prayer, sincere repentance, and aligning with God’s truth, we can protect ourselves from these forces. Additionally, ancestral liberation is crucial, as unresolved pain and mistakes from our ancestors can impact our lives. By offering devotion and assisting them in their spiritual journey, we free them from suffering, allowing them to become sources of blessing rather than burden.

To prevent evil spirits from influencing us negatively, we must live a life centered on God’s love and truth. A heart filled with faith, gratitude, and service naturally repels darkness. By staying connected to God through daily prayer, practicing forgiveness, and living in alignment with divine principles, we create a strong spiritual shield. When we cultivate goodness within ourselves, we become lights that darkness cannot approach.

In faith and gratitude,

Pastor Simone

What’s Coming Up? • March 16th - Intergenerational Service with Bruce and Mika • March 16th - Open Council meeting (After Church) • March 23rd - Service with Pastor Simone

• March 23rd - Special Grace Ceremony at 1PM after Service • March 29th - HJ Cheonbo Greatworks in New Jersey • April 10th - 16th - Ring Next Spring 18+ Workshop in Korea

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As the day of the Entrance Ceremony to Cheon Won Gung Cheon Il Sanctum draws near, our beloved True Mother eagerly prepares to welcome Heavenly Parent back home. Yet, this invitation extends beyond Heaven—it is a call for all members, and indeed all of humanity, to return home.

To learn more about True Mother’s heart behind Special Grace, the preparation,

ceremony, frequently asked questions, and more, visit the new national Special

Grace website.

Special Grace Website

Click here to access the course Download statement of resolve

Click here to register for the Special Grace and make your donation

If you do not have a small group or are looking for a group, please join the Spurgin Hall Small Group for a Sunday Gathering and Potluck.

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Northeast CSW Morning Devotion Prayer Start your day with gratitude and healthy dose of True Mother’s words! We invite everyone within our Northeast subregion to join us for our daily Northeast Cheon Shim Won Morning Devotion prayer. Everyday at 6:00 AM - 6:50 AM

If you are single between 18 and 35 years old, join us in Korea April 10-16 for the Ring Next Spring Workshop. This will be a powerful experience where you’ll take a stand for your values and step into a new chapter of spiritual growth alongside like-minded Unificationist young people.

The registration fee covers transportation, accommodations, activities, and some

meals while you’re in Korea.

Special Grace

We are in a Period of Special Grace going from February 2 to April 12. This is a time

when we can prepare our hearts to receive forgiveness from True Parents for past

mistakes, forgive others and make a new determination for a life centered on the

heavenly tradition. This is an opportunity to leave the past behind and join True

Mother in making a new beginning.

How to prepare for Special Grace?

The following devotional conditions before attending by each participant are

1. At least one week (7 days) of intentional devotion as determined by each family,

including Hoondokhae, reflection, prayer, bowing. Please take this time to have

intentional heart to heart conversations as a family and honestly address anything

that needs to be addressed.

2. Participation at least one time in a Cheon Shim Won Night Prayer Vigil (in person

or online) during the one-week devotion period.

3. Study of Rev. Dunkley’s Discourse on True Mother’s Revelations series during the

one-week devotion period and beyond (access the course here). You can either join

the Northeast 7-day devotion or study at your own time with your family.

4. Registration and completion of a financial donation of gratitude based on the

number 13 from each participating family or member. Use this form to make the

donation. You can complete this on the registration form preferably or you can

write a check to HSA-UWC.

5. Completion of a Statement of Resolve to Start Anew document to be presented

during the Holy Wine Ceremony (download here).

Please be aware that in order to participate in the holy wine ceremony, the 7-day

devotion, CSW prayer vigil, donation and registration, and statement of resolve, are

to be completed.

The Special Grace will be bestowed through True Mother’s prayer during the Cosmic

Blessing Ceremony on April 12, 2025. Please plan on joining through the live

broadcast if you don’t plan on being in Korea at that time.

The subregional holy wine dates are February 16th, March 9th, and March

30th. Check with your local pastor to confirm.

Please don’t struggle alone, reach out to your local pastor or the northeast team if

you have any questions or concerns. I truly hope that everyone will take this

opportunity to make a new beginning.

Click Here for More Details Register & Donate

Statement of Resolve Education Series

Welcome to The Member’s Bookshelf! Books in this collection include personal memoirs, non-fiction, and more. These books are by members of our broader faith community, and while included in our store.familyfed,org they can represent more individual expressions of our core tenets. Contact hello@ familyfed,org if you’d like your memoir to be added to the store.

Member’s Bookshelf

Remember our Cheon Shim Won is available every day for prayer, between 9AM and 7PM. For specific appointments please contact Mrs. Fong at (516) 493 - 6049. You can review the website below for official Cheon Shim Won events and workshops available.

Cheon Shim Won official website

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