Phone: (888) 332-4141 The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977 with Pastor Edir Macedo providing the earliest services in a bandstand in Rio de Janeiro. Guided by unshakable faith, the Universal Church grew to establish a presence in over 100 countries and over 30 states in the US. The church holds prayer services three times a day focusing on differing topics daily. Through the power of prayer, the Universal Church changes the lives of congregation members and helps them work through challenges to achieve a happy and fulfilling life. Our website is packed with motivational stories of people who have made impressive improvements in their life through faith, prayer, and sowing their seeds. Visit one of more than 300 congregations across the US to learn more about how the Universal Church can help transform your life! ©