{"id":352481,"date":"2026-08-25T12:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352481"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:33:40","slug":"homecoming-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/homecoming-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big><strong>Homecoming Sunday<\/strong> offers an opportunity for restoration for those who once knew faith but ended up drifting away. Perhaps Sunday used to be the most special day of your week\u2014a time to seek the Lord, live in communion with the Almighty, and enjoy the peace that the Holy Spirit brings. However, disappointments, negative thoughts, and doubts may have led you to distance yourself and leave the Altar.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>When Life Away from God Feels Like Freedom<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Life away from God\u2019s presence may feel like freedom, but this choice can lead to emptiness, suffering, and a lack of direction. Over time, emotional struggles and a sense of inner void may arise, and a loss of direction in life can follow.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Lie That There Is No Way Back<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes, people may believe there is no way back, that there is no solution to their lives, or that God will not forgive their mistakes.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>There Is a Way Back to God<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>God does not abandon those who seek to draw closer to Him. Despite any accusations that may arise in your mind, you can seek forgiveness, rebuild your relationship with the Father, and find a new beginning.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Moment of Reconciliation and Deliverance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It is a moment of reconciliation and deliverance from condemnation, as many burdens weigh heavily on those who have distanced themselves from the Heavenly Father for various reasons.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Take the Step Back to God<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you have strayed from your faith and wish to begin anew, join us for <strong>Homecoming Sunday this August 30th at 10 AM<\/strong>. We will partake in the <strong>Lord&#8217;s Supper<\/strong> as part of this moment of reconciliation with God.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Watch Cinthia\u2019s Story: Finding Her Way to God<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1221198582?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Cinthia\u2019s Story: \u201cI Never Wanted to Give My Life to Jesus\u201d\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>We Would Like to Hear From You<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You are welcome to leave your message. If you have stopped attending church and would like to share your story, ask for advice, or request prayer, please send us a message. You do not need to identify yourself if you prefer not to. You can explain why you decided to leave, ask questions, or simply share what you are going through.<br \/>\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full\" id=\"wpforms-352486\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-352486\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"352486\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/352481\" data-token=\"609e08b4108729d8fc196f39a716222a\" data-token-time=\"1787833701\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-352486-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"11\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name<\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-352486-field_11\" 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