In Memory of Ki-Yeal Lee

Rev. Ki-Yeal Lee

Spouse: Seiko Lee
Children: John, Yuna
Birthdate: August 8, 1961
Blessing: October 30, 1988
Ascension: September 20, 2022
Seonghwa Ceremony: October 8, 2022

Rev. Ki-Yeal Lee was born on August 8, 1961 in Asan, South Korea. He joined the Unification Church through the Cheon-An church on December 1, 1979.

In 1986, Rev. Lee started his course of public missions serving as the head of the Chung-cheong province district and head of the Seoul and Incheon district of CARP. In 1988, Rev. Lee received the Marriage Blessing with Seiko Lee as part of the 6500 Couples’ Blessing.

In 1995, after graduating from UTS, Rev. Lee was sent by True Parents to South America and served as a missionary there for three years. While in South America, he contributed to the founding of the Tiempos del Mundo newspaper.

In 1998, Rev. Lee came to America and served as the first pastor of the Queens Church in New York. He was commissioned as an associate pastor of the KEA New York church in September 1998 and served under Rev. Hyo-Yul Kim until June 1999.

From July 1999 to 2006, Rev. Lee served in many leadership capacities as instructed by True Parents. He served as District Pastor of Denver, CO, as State Leader of Ohio, and District Pastor of New York. He was also a member of the Family Party Central Committee, Director of the Department of External Cooperation, and Deputy Spokesperson in Korea under True Parents' guidance.

In August 2008, Rev. Lee worked at the Department of Strategic Planning in North American FFWPU Headquarters, and on January 21, 2009, True Parents appointed him as the KEA National Director and Pastor of KEA Church in New York.

Rev. Lee ascended on September 20 in Korea after battling with illness. He is survived by his wife Seiko Lee, son John Lee, and daughter Yuna Lee.

Seonghwa Farewell Service

Date: Saturday, October 8 at 9:00 AM EDT (Please arrive by 8:30am)
Location: NY Korean Family Church (374 Squaw Brook RD, North Haledon, NJ 07508) 

The Wonjeon Ceremony: 12:00 PM at Rockland Cemetery (201 Kings Highway Sparkill NY 10976)

Everyone is also invited to join virtually by zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89385861098

Please observe the Seonghwa attire:
Men - dark suits and white tie
Women - white or cream color clothes

Condolences and Donations for the family are welcome. Please send to:
NY Korean Family Church
374 Squaw Brook RD
North Haledon, NJ 07508