List of Unification Church members

This page is a list of prominent members and some former members of the Unification Church, founded and led by Sun Myung Moon.

Contents

Moon family

Main article: True Family

The family of Rev. Moon and his wife Hakja Han Moon are known as the "True Family". Rev. and Mrs. Moon are known as "True Father" and "True Mother" within the church, and collectively as the "True Parents." Their children are known as the "True Children."

Unification Church members

Former members

See also

Biography portal
Korea portal
Religion portal

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