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September 17, 2025: The Vereinte Kirche Gottes ["United Church of God-Germany"] produces another short video commentary, German video commentary Warum wurden Sie geboren? ["Why Were You Born?"]. UCOG President Paul Kieffer recorded the video at the United Church of God television studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, using a Newsmax ad produced by the United Church of God.

Septtember 10, 2025: The September-October issue of the Gute Nachrichten, September 2025 issue "Gute Nachrichten" magazine is mailed to 8,585 readers in 25 countries, 7 subscribers less than the 2024 September-October issue. The magazine was mailed to 7057 subscribers in Germany, 671 subscribers in Switzerland and 732 subscribers in Austria.

September 3, 2025: Donation income for the Vereinte Kirche Gottes [UCG-Germany] for the first eight months of 2025 was 17.0 percent higher than last year's income in January-August. Coworkers and donors (defined as individuals who provide financial support but do not attend UCG-Germany worship services) contributed 11.5 percent of UCG-Germany's income in the first eight months of the year.

August 28, 2025: The United Christian Outreach Fundraising thermometer Germany special fundraiser to provide $1000 for Armenien UCG member Mnazakan Poghossjan to attend this year's Feast of Tabernacles in Titisee, Germany is now fully funded. Mr. Poghassjan speaks fluent German and is the only member of the United Church of God in Armenia and has only limited income. Without additional financial assistance from the church, he would never be able to attend the Feast.

August 20, 2025: The Vereinte Kirche Gottes ["United Church of God-Germany"] German video commentary produces another short video commentary, Warum scheint ein Fluch auf Ihrem Leben zu liegen? ["Why does there seem to be a curse on your life"], an exerpt from a sermon that UCG-Germany elder Martin Fekete gave at church services in Oberndorf near Salzburg, Austria.

August 11, 2025: The July-August issue of "Intern" [German version of "United News"] published by the Vereinte Kirche Gottes ["UCG-Germany"] is mailed to 747 subscribers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The circulation goal for "Intern" is 1,000 subscribers in Germany, making a reduced mailing rate possible.

August 4, 2025: Donation income for the Vereinte Kirche Gottes [UCG-Germany] for the first seven months of 2025 was 16.4 percent higher than last year's income in January-July. Coworkers and donors (defined as individuals who provide financial support but do not attend UCG-Germany worship services) contributed 11.5 percent of UCG-Germany's income in the first seven months of the year.

July 31, 2025: In the first 7 months of the year, UCG-Germany distributed 1869 ebooks via Amazon, the Google Play Store and Smashwords. The most requested booklet was "Jesus Christus: Die wahre Geschichre" ["Jesus Christ: The Real Story"] with 144 downloads.

July 19, 2025: The United Christian Outreach Germany special fundraiser to provide $1000 for Armenien UCG member Mnazakan Poghossjan to attend this year's Feast of Tabernacles in Titisee, Germany has reached 50 percent of the goal.

July 11, 2025: The July-August Gute Nachrichten, July 2025 issue "Gute Nachrichten" issue of the magazine is mailed to 8,575 readers in 25 countries, 47 subscribers less than the 2024 July-August issue. The magazine was mailed to 7045 subscribers in Germany, 671 subscribers in Switzerland and 733 subscribers in Austria.

July 3, 2025: Donation income for the Vereinte Kirche Gottes [UCG-Germany] for the first six months of 2025 was 18.5 percent higher than last year's income in January-June. Coworkers and donors (defined as individuals who provide financial support but do not attend UCG-Germany worship services) contributed 11.1 percent of UCG-Germany's income in the first six months of the year.

June 23,2025: Creation or Evolution, German version The Vereinte Kirche Gottes ["UCG-Germany"] reprints its booklet, "Schöpfung oder Evolution: Kennen Sie alle Fakten?" ["Creation or Evolution: Does It Really Matter What You Believe?"]. The booklet was reprinted using slightly lower weight paper, which will help reduce postage expense. UCG-Germany currently has 34 booklets available in print version.

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What's new in Germany & elsewhere? 

News on events in Europe and commentary
on diverse topics from Paul Kieffer's blog

June 26, 2023: 60 years ago President John F. Kennedy spoke the words most widely recognized today as being German: "Ich bin ein Berliner." A boisterous appreciative crowd of some 300,000 jammed Berlin's Schöneberg Rathaus square to hear Kennedy speak. Read more »

February 24, 2012: Is Germany using the debt crisis to conquer Europe? That is what some Europeans think, especially among the British press. But Germany’s integration in a European framework is exactly what its neigbors, especially France, wanted after World War II. Read more »

October 12, 2011: A stunning move by the Swiss National Bank in September signals the opening round of a currency war as Switzerland sets exchange limits to protect its domestic economy. Currency wars can lead to trade wars. But what comes after trade wars? Read more »

August 19, 2011: For over 1500 years the pope in Rome has claimed authority over the entire Christian church. That claim remains a source of controversy and division, even during the ecumenical movement. Is Jesus responsible for the division by appointing Peter as pope? Read more »

June 29, 2011: While many economic experts have focused on the Greek debt crisis and the future of the euro, the plight of unemployed youth in Europe has received less attention. Their rising numbers may eventually lead to a rise of political extremism. Read more »

November 16, 2010: Populist sentiment may be just a groundswell of discontent and concern among a minority, but it can also affect major political developments, depending on its momentum and the issues involved. A case study is growing Islamic influence in Europe. Read more »

September 21, 2010: Over the last 50 years change has come slowly within the European Union. However, the impact of the worldwide financial crisis forced the European Union to respond much faster than would have been the case in "normal" economic times. Read more »

August 28, 2010: With birthrates among traditional Europeans in decline and population growth in Europe’s Muslim communities soaring, one persistent European voice asks whether Europe wants to preserve its traditional cultural and religious identity. Read more »

March 25, 2010: Members of the European Parliament, labor organizations and mainstream churches unite to promote EU legislation promoting Sunday as EU’s official day of rest. If passed, what will this mean for religious minorities that keep the biblical Sabbath? Read more »

February 23, 2010: Controversies over minarets and burkas highlight the clash of cultures and whether Europe’s traditional religious heritage should be defended in the face of a fast-growing Muslim minority. Will Islam eventually displace Christianity in Europe? Read more »

September 17, 2009: The 50th anniversary of the NATO alliance in 1999 was a celebration of the successful defense of the free world during the Cold War. Just ten years later there are signs of serious trouble within the alliance. Will NATO survive the next ten years? Read more »

August 17, 2009: With the number of Muslims in Germany numbering some four million (about five percent of Germany's population), it is no surprise that the number of mosques has increased in recent years. The question now is: "How big should Muslim mosques be?" Read more »

October 30, 2008: The ongoing financial crisis means a lot more than worry for individual investors in different countries around the world. A major shift in world financial power centers is on the horizon. America is on the decline, while Asia and Europe are on the rise. Read more »

December 21, 2007: At midnight on Friday the Schengen zone in Europe was expanded eastward to include nine eastern European countries. A borderless European Union now extends from Russia all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Which country is the center of the Schengen zone? Read more »

February 19, 2007: For years Germany’s Mardi Gras Monday ["Rosenmontag"] float designers have used the occasion to poke fun at German and international politicians and the world scene. Today’s Rosenmontag parade in Düsseldorf was no exception. Read more »

November 15, 2004: The Gregorian calendar in common use in the Western world has peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Despite all attempts to alter this calendar, the seven-day weekly cycle has been preserved. Will the Catholic church allow it to be changed? Read more »

August 20, 1999: The department store Kaufhof opens on Sunday in Berlin to challenge Germany’s "store closing law" which establishes Sunday as a protected day of rest from gainful employment. What does the future hold for the "store closing law"? Read more »

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