PCG members enjoy a cookout during a congregational campout.

A “Peculiar” People, Zealous of Good Works

The Apostle Paul wrote that Jesus Christ “gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Those words aptly describe the members of the Philadelphia Church of God. It is an eclectic people, of every age, race, educational and economic background, from 67 nations around the world—yet all dedicated to living by the truths of the Bible.

The PCG promotes strong families and practicing “pure religion”—looking after the widows and fatherless. Members endeavor to follow God’s law: love toward Him and love toward fellow man.

To feed its people spiritually, the PCG provides several areas of assistance. At weekly Sabbath services, members hear spiritual instruction and fellowship with their brethren. Congregations often sponsor social events such as family fun shows, public speaking clubs, campouts and fund-raisers. Members attend an annual seven-day festival called the Feast of Tabernacles at locations all over the world, including Australia, India, Belgium, Peru and the Philippines; this event focuses on building Church unity and strong families through spiritual instruction and wholesome recreational activities.

The PCG publishes Royal Vision, a Christian-living magazine (available free upon request). It also publishes over 60 books and booklets (also available free upon request); a newspaper for Church members; a newsletter for Church ministry; and a weekly synopsis of prophetically important global events.

For the PCG youth, the Church sponsors annual youth camps, regional campouts, and talent exhibitions and publishes a youth magazine. Individual congregations hold regular teen Bible studies and grade-school-age Bible classes and host other youth-oriented events. Qualified high school graduates can attend Herbert W. Armstrong College, a privately supported co-educational institution located at the headquarters campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. Here, young men and women take courses in theology, liberal arts, and applied arts and sciences in preparation for worthwhile lifelong service to God and humanity.