#ourCOG Daily Brief [November 30, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 30, 2025.

In U.S. news today, New York City is seeing a cautious beginning of rapprochement between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and business leaders, signaling potential concessions from both sides. Immigration continues to be a focus, with President Trump calling for a review of Afghan immigrants after two National Guard members were shot just blocks from the White House, leading to 500 more troops being deployed to D.C. Meanwhile, a Santa Fe controversy highlights solutions for homeless individuals and their pets, and many Americans are finding relief from holiday stress by practicing gratitude. On the international front, U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in Florida as President Trump aims to broker an end to the war. Hong Kong officials are investigating a high-rise fire involving exterior construction materials, and in China, analysts are examining what President Xi hopes to gain by referencing the legacy of liberal reformer Hu Yaobang.

Turning to our video section, you can catch up on today’s services. We had “Testimony Sunday 11/30/25 11:15 service,” and for those who wanted to partake in our morning worship, “Join us now for this morning’s worship experience! [11am EST Service]” was available.

In FaithNews, we hear that Smith has been honored with the Spirit of Azusa Award, and this Christmas, more Americans are embracing ‘Animal Gifting.’ A foundation has announced a new partnership to support military families in need, and the Church of God Publications has released its 75th Anniversary Edition of the “Red Back Hymnal.”

Our latest prophecy news focuses on several impactful events. In Canada, People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier has vowed to reopen the abortion debate after viral videos exposed late-term abortions. For the first time since the Temple’s destruction, Levites have returned to sing on the Temple Mount, a significant moment in the restoration of an ancient Temple tradition. Globally, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he will stop fighting in Ukraine if the country withdraws from areas claimed by Moscow. Lastly, a new PBS documentary on the American Revolution is sparking discussion for its historical revisionism, which focuses on the Six Nations’ democratic system preceding and influencing the 13 colonies.

And finally, a look back at This Day in Jewish History. On November 30th, 1215, the Fourth Lateran Council concluded, marking the first official use of “transubstantiation,” a concept that regrettably later fueled anti-Semitic outbreaks based on charges of desecrating the Host. Later, in 1286, Pope Honorius further cemented these stances, condemning relations between Christians and Jews and issuing a bull against the study of the Jewish Talmud.