In a world increasingly driven by technology, no one should be left behind. That’s the message behind the smartphone training for elderly congregants carried out by the Shincheonji Jeju Church (Andrew Tribe) on 14th December in Jeju, South Korea.

With over 25 seniors participating, the training was designed to aid members who have difficulty travelling or have physical disabilities that prevent them from participating in offline meetings and to strengthen digital literacy and boost confidence in everyday smartphone use.

The programme tailored to the following digital needs:

⬩ Sending text messages and making phone calls

⬩ Using real-life apps like Zoom, including signing up and logging in

⬩ How to comment on online news articles, and what to keep in mind when doing so

One senior congregant who attended the training said, “I couldn’t attend meetings because of poor health or long distance to travel, so I had trouble logging into Zoom,” adding, “This training was very helpful because it helped me solve this problem.”

Projecting next steps in 2026, a Jeju Church official said, “We plan to continue to provide education that is helpful in real life so that people do not become alienated from the digital environment.”

This training effort is just one of many initiatives carried out by Shincheonji Church of Jesus to build a more connected, caring, and inclusive society.

Source: http://www.newslinejeju.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1656113