{"id":345844,"date":"2025-03-31T12:37:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=345844"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:40:48","slug":"2025-the-year-of-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/2025-the-year-of-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"2025: The Year of Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The youth phase of life is marked by physical, psychological, and social changes, along with pressures from family and society that can create uncertainty for young people. However, faith provides a different perspective during this crucial stage of life.<\/p>\n<p>The biblical passage <strong>1 John 2:14<\/strong> highlights the strength of young people: <strong><em>\u201cYoung people, I am writing you, because you are strong\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This strength serves as a crucial differentiator for young individuals, enabling them to create a positive impact on the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Role of the Youth Power Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/category\/ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Power Group (YPG)<\/a><\/span> is one of the largest youth-focused movements within <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>. It promotes activities that help young people overcome challenges and build a brighter future. Through sports, cultural initiatives, professional training, and spiritual guidance, the YPG has served as a refuge for thousands of teenagers and young adults worldwide grappling with issues such as depression, drug addiction, and social vulnerability.<\/p>\n<p>Through meetings, projects, and various activities, the YPG promotes biblical values and respect, creating an environment where young people can grow and develop their talents. In doing so, they become influencers of good.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2025: The Year of Youth<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Universal Church has declared 2025 as the <strong>Year of Youth<\/strong> to emphasize the importance of this vital stage of life. The goal is to strengthen their commitment to supporting young people through initiatives that encourage growth and positive transformation.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cYoung people are the future of the world, but they are also the present. We need to invest in their development so that they can build a more just and balanced society,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 emphasized <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universal.org\/en\/bispo-macedo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bishop Edir Macedo.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Learn More About the YPG<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you or a family member or friend would like to learn more about or join the<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/category\/ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Power Group (YPG)<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">,<\/span>\u00a0attend its next community event, or provide support, please visit one of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the locations of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church (click here)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and speak to the pastor.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You may also call\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141<\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0<\/span>for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YPG\u2019s Social Media<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow YPG on Instagram\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ypg.usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">@ypg.usa<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/strong>and share with your family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The youth phase of life is marked by physical, psychological, and social changes, along with pressures from family and society that can create uncertainty for young people. However, faith provides a different perspective during this crucial stage of life. 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