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by Rev. Michael Jenkins efore True Parents entered to give the midnight prayer for January 1, 2009, we began with a report from Dr. Chang Shik Yang, regional president of Korea, reviewing B2008, especially Father’s amazing investment in educating key leaders at the end of the year, gathering them together in the western United States and meeting for 12 hours without a break to discuss the future of God’s New Year Message • p. 5 dispensation in 2009. (At that meeting one point decided was that True Parents’ birthday celebration would be held both in Korea20and New York on the same day.) A video was shown highlighting the incredible suffering course and the victories of our True Parents in 2008. Hyo Jin Nim’s ascension and True Parents’ helicopter accident come from our international headquarters. and the resurrection that followed were the central Heavenly Father, last year we gave the motto that features, along with great advancements of the work the 7th and 8th years of jubilee would be combined. of our True Parents — establishing the ministry focus Now True Parents and God are coming together as one and development of the blessed central families through on this new True God’s Day. As we bring in this new Hyung Jin Nim as president of FFWPUI and InJin year, spirit world, heaven and earth are here united Nim as chair of FFWPU-USA, as well as the victories with us. We are all prepared to make a new beginning True God’s Day Celebrations • p. 8 of the Global Peace Festivals centering on Hyun Jin in 2009. True Parents stand before this created world Nim, and development of the Tong-il Group center- as God’s representative to declare the realm of True ing on Kook Jin Nim, which will work to support God’s Parents, and the victory of true love, true life, and true providence. It was beautiful to see how all the True lineage. We will now proclaim a new era in which God Family are taking different roles in the providence, and True Parents are one, and we will proclaim a new and it was very moving when they all arrived. motto. We sincerely pray that you will accept this motto and that we can completely unite with you in heart and mind. Because of Eve’s mistake, Satan took God’s rights=2 0and authority and stained the lineage of heaven. From Adam to Jesus to the Old Testament, New Tes- tament, and Completed Testament ages and now into the realm of the fourth Adam, all has been reclaimed In Jin Nim’s USA Tour • p. 9 and restored. Your authority and lineage have been established. Now the time has come to proclaim the victorious conclusion of this providence. All of the bitter sorrow through which you accomplished this victory leads us into the ninth year of Cheon Il Guk, the tenth, eleventh,

twelfth years in which we Finally Rev. Hyung Jin The era of proclaiming the victory of absolute can claim the victorious right Global Peace Festivals • p. 12-17 Mo on gave a deep message sexual ethics, the right of true love, true life of heaven. We have now about how our Unification and true lineage in the realm of the Cosmic begun this new year and family grew and developed Sabbath of the Parents of Heaven and Earth it’s our hope and prayer that INSIDE so much in the year 2008, all that you desire can be giving great confidence in accomplished, and that your our identity as blessed families. glory, omnipotence and power Though we are not yet all that will shine, and all creation and God wants us to be, True Par- humanity with true love can ents are very pleased with our come under you and you alone. Church Calender 2 development, with great hope Now we will begin anew to in our Unification family and advance the Abel UN and to Local church news 19 our movement. Hyung Jin nim allow you to be recognized as asked us to pray just before the king of all kings. This will Building a new society 20 True Parents came out and sin- be a new era of your absolute cerely prepare for a great year true love. Dr Seuk at UTS 21 in 2009. Father concluded the prayer with tears in sincer- Father and Mother came out in traditional Kore- ity and love for God. Then True Parents went to the New Voices 22-25 an attire six minutes before midnight to thunderous table where paper was laid out for the calligraphy. applause. Just at midnight they began the new year This particular calligraphy is very long; the paper had with prayer. What follows is just a brief summary of to be extended quite a bit to get all of Father’s contents.O that prayer, for your inspiration. The official text will 2 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM

by Rev. Sun Myung Moon We will shortly be celebrating True Father’s 90th Birthday. This is the The Path for America and address he gave at his 80th Birth- and persecution, it is just amazing that Whenever the time of the last days nothing in the world, not the land where day Celebration at the Washington Hilton I can be with you today. I believe that was heralded in God's providence, God we are living, human ideology or any- and Towers, Washington, DC. it is entirely thanks to God. On this led humankind to a God-centered ide- thing else, can connect us directly to want to express my heartfelt grat- day of such great significance, in order ology, but we failed to fulfill our respon- the True Parents. Therefore, we our- itude to all of you, as world lead- to understand human sibility to stand in the selves should first be restored to true- ers representing many walks of history and the world position of goodness ness. By so doing, when true parents, life, for gathering to congratulate from the perspective of and eradicate evil his- true husband and wife, true children, and celebrate my 80th birthday. God's providence, I would tory. However, God is true people, the true creation, the true IIn particular, I would like to express like to speak on the topic, eternal, unchanging, sovereignty and true cosmos are born my deepest gratitude to God who has "The Path for America absolute and unique, and can communicate with God in been my constant companion through- and Humanity in the and God's Will is also heart, the evil world will eventually out my life. To Him I offer all the glory Last Days." eternal, unchanging come to an end. and honor given me. When viewing human and absolute. There- The last days is the time when such During the course of my life, I have history as God's provi- fore, through the true an ideal will be realized. It is the time totally committed myself to the salva- dence of salvation, the individual, true fam- when the Second Advent will occur. tion of humankind centered on God's "last days" is a turning ily, true society, true Accordingly, in the last days, there will Will. As a result, I came to realize that point when the evil his- nation, true world and be no external catastrophic phenom- God is not sitting in the throne of glory tory of Satan concludes true sovereignty, God ena such as judgment by fire, the and honor, but is a God of suffering, and God's good sover- will surely build the destruction of the earth or people lev- grief and lamentation, endeavoring to eignty begins. Accord- world in which He can itating into the air. Instead, it is a time save His children suffering in hell as ingly, the last days are live, freely traveling when the history of evil entangled with a result of the fall. the time when everything and acting both in countless tragedies will be untangled. Ever since I understood the Will of is brought to fulfillment. Heaven and on Earth. This is established through sacrifi- God and His heart, I have lived my life Thus in the last days, individual Then, what is the original world for cial conditions offered on every level, with a single minded goal to accom- perfection is to be realized, family per- which God is seeking? It is a world that those of the individual, family, socie- plish God's Will, transcending time and fection is to be realized, the perfection is centered on the True Parents. How- ty, people, nation, world and ultimate- space and forgetting everything else. of a people, of a nation, of the world ever, due to the fall, we lost the True ly cosmos. Thus, it is the time when When I reflect upon the 80 years of and finally, the complete fulfillment of Parents of humanity and the true world all of these levels that have lost their my life, filled with misunderstandings the cosmos is to be realized. from the very beginning. Therefore, vertical connection with God will be

JANUARY 2009 13 First International Blessing of 400 Million Couples (2000) Cosmic True Parents' Federation Established (2000) Ahn Shi Il • 3rd, 11th, 19th, 27th Family Center for Universal Peace and Unification (2000) 1 True God's Day (1968) 14 Kwon Jin Nim's Birthday (1/20/75) Sekkai Nippo Established (1975) 16 4000 Couples' Blessing (2002) 2 Day of Victory of Love (1984) 17 Shin Sook Nim's Birthday (1/23/84) Heung Jin Nim's Ascension (1984) International Security Council Established (1985) 6 Ye Jin Nim's Birthday (12/11/60) 20 In Jin Nim & Jin Sung Nim's Blessing (1984) 11 72 Couples of the Second Generation Blessing (1989) Heung Jin Nim & Hoon Sook Nim's Blessing (1984) 12 1275 Couples' Blessing (1989) 21 74 Couples' Blessing (1977) 13 Coronation Ceremony for the Kingship of God (2001) Montevideo Declaration of the World University Federation International Federation for the Victory Over Communism (1996) (1968) 22 430 Couples' Blessing (1968) 14 Shin Yul Nim's Birthday (12/19/92) 23 Day of the Victory of Earth (1977) 19 Jun Sook Nim's Birthday (12/24/67) 24 Dong Sook Nim's Birthday (1/30/55) 21 Shin Gil Nim's Birthday (12/26/87) 27 Declaration of Parents of Heaven and Earth (1998) 26 Hoon Sook Nim's Birthday (1/1/63) 28 One World Crusade Established (1972) Lunar New Year 43 Couples' Blessing (1969) 27 WCSF Blessing Ceremony (2001) 28 Yeon Jin Nim's Birthday (1/3/81) MARCH 2009 31 Father's Birthday (1/6/20) Ahn Shi Il • 8th, 16th, 24th Mother's Birthday (1/6/43) 6 Shin Won Nim's Birthday (2/10/88) FEBRUARY 2009 7 Middle East Time Founded (1983) Ahn Shi Il • 4th, 12th, 20th, 28th 14 Jin Sung Nim's Birthday (2/18/62) 15 Shin Ye Nim's Birthday (2/19/00) 1 Shin Heung Nim's Birthday (1/7/01) 18 Cheon Il Guk Established (2/22/2001) Choongmo-nim's Ascension (1/7/68) 21 World Research Institute for Science and Technology Day of the Opening of Heaven (1985) (WRIST) Established (1984) Segye Ilbo Established (1989) 23 Shin Chul Nim's Birthday (2/27/92) 5 Hyo Jin Nim & Yun Ah Nim's Blessing (1999) 25 Aewon (Garden of Love) Bank Established (1994) 6 Inter-religious and International Federation for World Peace 26 Martial Arts Federation for World Peace Established (1997) Established (1999) 27 True Parents' Day (3/1/60) 7 360 Million Couples' Blessing (1999) Sung Jin Nim's Birthday (3/1/46) 8 1800 Couples' Blessing (1975) CALENDAR New Ecumenical Research Association (New ERA) Inaugura- 10 Shin Jung Nim's Birthday (1/16/83) tion (1980) 11 Shin Man Nim's Birthday (1/17/00) 28 International Christian Professors Association Established 16 Couples' Blessing (1978) (1981) 43 Couples' Blessing (1969) ue to the manner in which the lunar calendar corresponds with the solar calendar, Yun Ah Nim's, Un DJin Nim's, Shin Choon Nim's, and Hyo Jin Nim's birthdays are not celebrated in 2009. Contact me if 31 Hyun Jin Nim & Jun Sook Nim's Blessing (1987) you come across any errors. (c) 1999-2004 Kathryn Coman [[email protected]] The Sao Paulo Declaration (1995) January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 3 FOUNDER’S DISCOURSE ON UNIFICATIONISM

perately prayed, "Please forgive them for they know d Humanity in the Last Days not what they do." Even in the place of death, he restored. We have been longing for such hear voices asserting, "God is dead" or siah. In it, the believers stand as "bride." forgave Rome and the a day, and that is the final destination "God does not exist." Looking at them, Therefore, the ultimate purpose pur- group of people who opposed him, wait- at which we all should arrive. how does God feel? God's heart has sued by Christianity is not to build the ing for victory in the future. Therefore, However, the individual, the family been searching for His children, sacri- Kingdom of Christianity or the world of the life of Jesus did not end at the age and the nation have been estranged. ficing everything that He has, with hope Christianity. Its most important mis- of 33. With God's help, Christianity Moreover, all kinds of problems such that He could see a great day like today. sion is to make preparations to become inherited his spirit and became one of as air pollution, food shortage, religious Ladies and Gentlemen: for whom the four greatest worldwide religions struggles and racial conflicts are con- has God been sacrificing Himself so in human history. stantly arising throughout the world, far? It is not for America, nor is it Ladies and gentlemen: currently, causing disputes and even wars. Who, for Christianity. But it is for each America is recognized as the super- then, is going to take responsibility for of us, in other words, for "you" and power of the world, but unless it this world? This is a serious question. "me" as individuals. Likewise, the stands straight on the providential Communist countries in the past could reason why Jesus was crucified was line of God, it will not continue to not transcend their own nationalism. also not to save the Messiah, him- prosper. Let us look at the history Nor can today's super-power nation, self, but was to save each one of us, of civilization. Ancient civilizations America, transcend the idea of Ameri- "you" and "me." were born mainly in the tropics and canizing the world. When a nation places Since the fall began on the indi- subtropics. Examples include the its self-interest first, it will not be able vidual level, salvation should also civilizations of the Mayas, Incas, to lead the world. Therefore, we need a begin on the individual level. Accord- Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China. people or a nation who are willing to ingly, a representative of humankind Yet the sphere of civilization moves sacrifice for a higher purpose and strive should come and proclaim, "I will from place to place. to build or become an ideal nation that take full responsibility as a represen- a qualified bride to receive the bride- Had we not fallen, civilization embraces the entire world. tative of all humankind. I will pay off groom. would have begun in the warm zone, With this view, in response to the all the debt that man has incurred dur- Despite the significance of their mis- corresponding to spring, and moved to call of God, I came to this country, the ing the entire course of history and I sion, because of the crucifixion of Jesus the cool zone, corresponding to autumn. United States of America. I have been will become a person who will make the Israelites could not carry it out and This is the warm-zone civilization cen- making my utmost effort to revive Amer- God indebted to me instead." Without pass on this tradition. Therefore the tered today on the free world, the west- ica, by educating the youth for a coun- such a realization and determination, Israelites, although called by God as ern civilization. In general, when view- try that is faced with a moral crisis and restoration is impossible. We should the first Israel, flew away. Christiani- ing the equator as the center, nations declining Christianity. ty, called as the second Israel, arose such as America, England, Germany You might be curious about to carry out the mission instead. God and so forth, linked around the lati- what I am teaching to them. It is led the 6,000-year providence cen- tude of 23 degrees north, are the devel- actually simple. First, it is "to live tered on this one purpose: Christian- oped countries of the west. for the sake of others." More specif- ity was the bride prepared to receive With the end of the cool zone civi- ically, my teaching is that the indi- the bridegroom. We are now in the lization of autumn, the cold zone civi- vidual lives for the family, the fam- final stage of the providence. lization of winter comes for a short time. ily for the society, the society for Then, what is the core of the Mes- This is the appearance of Communism. a people, a people for a nation, a sianic thought? It is a thought to save Many intellectuals may think that the nation for the world and the world the world; it is a teaching that can cold war system disappeared after the for God. Then, God will come to unify the world and build an ideal fam- dissolution of Soviet Union, but mate- us. ily, and its main purpose is to restore rialism and atheism are still prevalent In the family, parents are to live the position of the True Parents that throughout the world. They manifest for children, children for parents, was lost by the fall of the human ances- in two major ideologies, democracy and husband for wife and wife for hus- tors. communism, both of which are gradu- band. Anyone who lives for others more not be only conceptual or theoretical. By looking into the teaching of the ally losing power. than his or her own self will become a On behalf of God, unless we are will- Old and New Testaments, one can under- God's ideal of creation should have central person on the side of goodness. ing to experience miseries more than stand that the Messiah comes with the begun in the warm zone of spring, but Second, I am teaching people to "love the one who is undergoing suffering in authority of the father, meets a sub- due to the fall of the first human ances- your enemy." God Himself sacrificed the world, we cannot reach God's heart. stantial bride, who represents the power tors, it started as the tropical zone civ- Jesus, His own begotten and beloved Have you ever prayed in desperation of the Holy Spirit, and restores the posi- ilization. Now, the civilization of the true son, for the salvation of humankind. for the 6 billion population of the world, tion of the true parents. Therefore, Chris- spring that we have been seeking from Since God did this in order to save the with a feeling that your own children tianity is in the position of a bride to time immemorial will appear, overcom- children of His enemy, Satan could not are dying? How much heart have you the coming Messiah. The bride and ing the crisis of tropical zone civiliza- exercise his full authority and power invested to save a family, a tribe, a peo- bridegroom in the "feast of the lamb" tion and the threats of cold zone civi- before God. Even Satan cannot help ple, a nation and the world, with a will- prophesied in the Book of Revelation lization. Who will be able to melt the but surrender voluntarily before the ingness to sacrifice yourself for them? refer to the stage of becoming the True block of ice frozen in the heart of God? God who loves Satan's children more I believe few people are confident to give Parents by first becoming a true hus- And how will he do it? It is impossible than His own. Satan's pattern is always a positive answer to that question. How- band and wife. with power, money, science or knowl- to strike first but lose in the end, and ever, the Lord of the Second Advent edge. God's strategy is to win in the end by comes to the world with such an As we can see from this movement taking the first blow and initial loss. absolute standard as the represen- of civilization centering on rivers and Living with faith in such a heavenly law tative of all humanity. coastlines, the center of civilization is the very secret explaining the foun- God, who has been leading the is not fixed but is always moving to dation that I could lay, dispatching mis- providence of salvation, found Abra- different parts of the globe. Human sionaries to 185 nations throughout ham 2,000 years after the fall of the civilization began to develop around the world despite fierce persecution and first human ancestors. God made the Tigris and Euphrates and the misunderstanding. his descendants the chosen peo- Nile Rivers. The center of human civ- Even when looking into the history ple, Israel, by multiplying them on ilization then shifted to the Mediter- of Christian missionary activities, we every level, as a new family, a new ranean, especially focusing upon can discover that theirs was a path of tribe and a new people. Because Greece, Rome, Spain, and Portugal. persecution and martyrdom, hindered the Israelites were called as the cho- The center of human civilization then by enemies. On such a way, during the sen people to receive the Messiah, moved to the Atlantic, focusing upon course of a 2,000-year history, this trail based on the victorious foundation, they Jesus came with this mission. How- Britain and the United States. Ultimate- of blood became the fertilizer in the became the central people to receive ever, when he lost his people and nation, ly it has born fruit in the Pacific Ocean foundation for a powerful democracy the substantial Messiah who was to due to their faithlessness, he offered civilization of the United States, Japan, to develop. Today, however, Christian- come in the future. If you go to the cen- his life for the sake of the world and the and Korea. Thus, as viewed in this way ity, which once was the source of power tral core, you can understand that the Kingdom that God wished to build. The - from the perspective of the history of and strength for democracy, is facing standard and ideology that the first path of Jesus suffering on the cross cultures - the Korean Peninsula occu- a crisis. Christian nations have lost the human ancestors, Adam and Eve, should was the same path of tribulations that pies a very important position. To the right direction; they deny God, Jesus have reached and fulfilled, need to be God Himself walked. In such a situa- north of Korea lie the ultimate points and God's providence. Now, we even restored. This is the thought of the Mes- tion of trial and tribulation, Jesus des- of the cold region civilization that link see THE PATH on page 4 4 Uniﬁcation News January 2009

ers are prophets. They must stand in ples is among the most significant fac- into existence as a country advocating THE PATH the place God wills, declare God's will, tors in accomplishing God's will. Today, freedom of faith? from page 3 and point the way that humanity must through beginning to realize the blessed Even now, the United States Con- go. However, the splintering of denom- family tradition, humankind is begin- gress opens with a prayer. When the Russia and China. To the south lie the inations and the struggles among reli- ning to recover the relationships of President is sworn into office, he places ultimate points of the cool region civ- gious groups that we see today serve brother and sister, husband and wife, his hand on the Bible as he takes the ilization that link the United States no purpose other than to hinder God's and parent and child as originally envi- oath of office, and a member of the cler- and Japan. providence. That is why I have for years sioned by God. Ultimately, we must go gy blesses him. America even prints Thus, it is consistent with the Prov- devoted 90 percent of our church's as far as to liberate God, who has been the words "In God we trust" on its idential viewpoint that Korea gives rise budget to activities that reach out to in the depths of sorrow ever since He money. America is unique in the world to a warm region civilization represent- lost His children. It is only then that in the level of importance it attaches ing the spring season of world the path to true happiness will be to God. This is how the United States history and having the capabili- opened. has come to occupy a unique position ty to digest both the cold and cool Until now, democracy has called as a mainly Protestant country with region civilizations. From this for "human freedom" and "human lib- worldwide influence. aspect, the fact that Rev. Moon eration." In contrast, we must call for What about America today, though? - who has dedicated his life to "God's freedom" and "the liberation Prayer in public schools is officially solving the North-South problem of God." When we succeed in reliev- banned. The theory of evolution is given and the East-West problem - has ing God's sorrow, human liberation preference to the theory of creation in come from Korea can only be and the recovery of human freedom education. The divorce rate of around described as the summation of will follow automatically. Each of you 50 percent is completely obliterating God's providence. should realize that you were born to the sanctity of the family. In fact, throughout my life I liberate God and to liberate the world. In 1971, I left my family and home- have transcended race, ideology Ladies and Gentlemen: there is land to come to America, because I and national boundaries to pur- other denominations and other reli- profound significance in the fact that heard the voice of God sharing His con- sue a movement for one world under gions so as to contribute to the reso- I am discussing God's providence today cern about the current state of affairs God. It is because of God's providence lution of inter-religious conflict. in Washington D.C., the capital of the here. Upon arriving here, I cried out that I have traveled this path. This is I also founded the Inter-Religious United States. In many ways, the Unit- that I had come as a fireman to a house the principle of providential history ? Federation for World Peace for the fol- ed States is a country prepared by God's that was on fire and as a physician to not a theory that I specially devised. I lowing three purposes: to facilitate har- blessing. The forefathers who built this cure America of disease. Even then, I was enlightened regarding the will of mony and unity among religious groups, country were the Pilgrim Fathers, who discovered that God was leaving Amer- Heaven, and rather than letting this to contribute to resolving the conflicts risked their lives for the sake of the ica. It should be possible to find God remain as an idea alone, I have worked that are going on in many areas of the freedom of religion and came to Amer- everywhere in America, but God was to bring God's concept to reality. Exter- world, and to help bring about world ica seeking a land of freedom. departing from the hearts of people, nally, there is no place in any region peace. Most recently, I founded the For the sake of their search for true from the families and from the schools. of the world where I have not been Inter-religious and International Fed- religious freedom, these people left It seems like only yesterday that I stood active. I have inspired evangelical and eration for World Peace, and this on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and business activities in Alaska, in Antarc- body has held seven internation- wept openly as I held on to God to tica, and in the countries of the for- al Hoon Dok Hae conferences. keep Him from leaving America. mer Soviet Union, in the 33 countries All people should go beyond Unfortunately, America has persist- of South and Central America and racial and religious differences, ed in going the way of moral dete- throughout Asia and Africa. We are understand God's providence to rioration, as I predicted. making preparations to solve problems bring His ideal world of creation Ladies and Gentlemen: I would that humanity will face over the com- into reality, and ultimately unite like to ask you this. Why do you ing millennium, such as environmen- with God's heart. It is heart that suppose Rev. Moon continues to cry tal pollution, hunger, and disease. In will bring faith, hope, and love ? out to Americans in spite of all the recent years, I have worked centering which humankind have been pur- opposition and suffering he endures? on the Pantanal and Amazon regions suing ? to their ultimate conclu- It is because I know better than any- of Brazil to lay a substantive founda- sion. one the blood, sweat, and tears that tion to protect the Earth's environment. We must recover the heartistic God shed in the course of establish- On the other hand as regards the relationship with God that we lost ing this country. During the past internal aspects, I have worked through as a result of the human fall, and recov- behind their parents, brothers and sis- thirty years in America, I have not spent the International Holy Blessing and er the positions of parent and child as ters, and homelands. They were even so much as a single day in comfort. the Pure Love movement. Some 430 God originally envisioned them to be. prepared to cut their ties to their home Who is the master of America? It is million couples around the world have Thus, the Last Day that God has prom- country as they crossed the Atlantic neither white Americans nor black participated here, adding further impe- ised to us is the day when True Par- Ocean at the risk of their lives. Americans. The true master of Amer- tus to the building of the Kingdom of ents come. In other words, it is the day When the Mayflower arrived in New ica is the person who loves America as God on Earth that God has longed to when the multitudes of people in the England in November 1620, it was God does. Also, I continue to plead with see for such a long time. world, who lost their Parent as a result already late autumn. While they endured you because God has chosen America Ladies and Gentlemen: up until now, of the fall, will again be able to meet their first winter, more than half of the as the first son, the nation represent- countries possessing superior power their original Parent. Thus, the True 102 people who first arrived died of the ing the elder son realm in building the politically, militarily, and economical- Parents are the final fruit of the desires cold and hunger. What was particu- Kingdom of God on Earth. Even now, ly have controlled the world. However, larly remarkable about them was Jesus is spiritually present mainly in no country can exist eternally unless that many died refusing to eat the America, and is offering earnest prayers it is in line with God's providence. precious seeds reserved for plant- that his purpose will be accomplished The fall of the once glorious Greek ing the next spring. in America. and Roman civilizations are good The Puritans strongly believed In 1982, in accordance with the will examples of this. in serving the will of God in every of God, I founded The Washington Times The United States, which today aspect of their lives. After taking here in Washington, D.C. Ever since stands tall as a super power, is in in their first harvest, they offered then, this newspaper has led Ameri- the same position as Rome was in thanks to God. They first built a can public opinion as a conservative the past. The fall of Rome occurred church and a school, and it was news medium showing the path that more as a result of the internal cause only after that that they set about America must follow. Also I have pur- of moral corruption than from any to build houses where they them- sued a strong movement for national external invasions. Moral corruption selves would live. and world salvation through the true caused Rome to lose the support of In the course of their pioneer- family values movement and the pure heavenly fortune. ing, the Pilgrims began every activ- love movement for young people. I have In recent history, political forces and hopes of all humankind. They are ity with prayer. This was true whether invested in America in expectation that favoring dialectical materialism and the final fruit of the victories wrought it was plowing a field or fighting a war. this country would stand upright before the materialistic view of history went throughout human history. When George Washington was at Val- God's providence. so far as to take control of over one The Unification Church has worked ley Forge during the War of Indepen- When I visited America in 1965, I third of the world's population and two to disseminate this tradition through- dence, he must have prayed with great blessed an area near the White House thirds of its land area, including the out the world through the Internation- desperation. In a battle fought for the as a holy ground, and even today many former Soviet Union and China. That al Holy Blessing Ceremony. The fact sake of God's will, God sided with Amer- people gather there and pray for Amer- expansion, however, could not stand that black people, white people and ica. In England, the king and the peo- ica through the night. I hope each of forever. yellow people are able to come togeth- ple were united in fighting that war, you will open your hearts and that you The time will come when religious er as brothers and sisters - beyond yet in America, it was fought by God will be able to hear the earnest desires leaders who speak for the Will of God their differences of ethnicity, race, or and His beloved sons and daughters. of the Pilgrim Fathers and the many will rise to prominence. Religious lead- skin color - to form loving married cou- Isn't this how the United States came see THE PATH on page 5 January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 5 NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE

by Dr. Pyung Hwa Kim and Dr. Julia Kim heading a spiritual awakening through Parents, nothing is impossible. I love our hearts to experience this type of building a strong church foundation. the proverb: “where there is a will, there God centered joy. Love becomes just he eighth year of Cheon Il Kook Jin Nim generated a strong finan- is a way”. We should have absolute an illusion. Because we feel God’s Guk, inscribed with True cial pillar of support, and provided conviction through absolute faith. Let love, we are able to love our neighbors, Parents’ glorious victories organizational management. And, In us usher in this New Year with acts of our brothers and sisters, and bring and miracles, is about a peaceful world. concluding, and Without love, there is no aT new year is dawning. peace. Last year, the footprints Fourthly, we have to that True Parents and True communicate on a heartis- Family left behind for God’s tic level. Let us be the Providence will remain for- people who can unite ever as a historic landmark. through acts of the heart. We can feel from the depth If we unite together, noth- of our hearts the value of ing is impossible. Before True Parents, particularly we can outwardly rally through the unbelievable for change in the world, miracle of their rescue from internally, we have to the helicopter accident. unite together. We need Nobody could believe that heartistic dialogue and this type of miracle could proper communication. happen, or that it would On this foundation, every- result in their substantial thing will be possible. Let resurrection. Prior to this us begin with heartistic incident, we had lost our dialogue and heartistic eternal elder brother, Hyo communication this year. Jin Nim, who ascended to I myself started the the spirit world. We had beginning of this year in no words to comfort the Asia, and now am end- aching heart of Heavenly ing the year in the Unit- Father and True Parents. ed States. From my 40 We felt our lack of faith and years’ ministerial life expe- ability, and spent a great rience, I believe that the deal of time in repentance most important thing we this past year. need now in America is In addition, the external witnessing, to increase world is suffering from the family members. How to recent economic crisis in bring about a witnessing America, which is having renaissance in America a serious effect on our organ- was my first message to izations and our families. I believe the Jin Nim, as Chairperson of the Amer- faith. We have to actively demonstrate our members at the 43rs street build- only way to overcome this kind of world ican movement, totally captured mem- our faith this year. ing headquarters when I first visited. economic crisis is if all the world’s peo- bers’ hearts, especially the second gen- Secondly, this year, let us be the Though it has been several month since ples return to God and look to Him as eration, as an elder sister figure and kind of dreamers who push forward that date, we are far from this reality. our starting point in solving the today’s educator. They are all role models for hope in our hearts that we will be able Is a witnessing revolution impossible problems. If we are always repeating God’s Providence as filial sons and to fulfill the dream of Cheon Il Guk!. in America? What do you think, our the vicious cycle of this fallen life, how daughters and as great leaders. We Dreamers can become victors! Presi- family members? I felt as if I have can we eradicate our bad habits and really have to unite centering on True dent Obama won the election by push- been going through a long, dark tun- our negative attitudes and really start Parents and True Family members, ing forward with hope and faith in the nel and I want to see the bright sun- a new beginning for the New Year? and march forward towards the Year American people’s ability and instilled shine. This journey is one that seems We all know that this age is the age 2013 and establish Cheon Il Guk. in them the courage to dream of change. to be necessary to take; however, after of attendance. Through attendance, This coming 9th year of Cheon Il What kind of hope can we say we have? traversing with faith through the dark- we can become righteous; therefore, Guk, which is True Parents’ 90th Birth- We have to become the embodiment of ness, a bright hope is sure to appear. by attending True Parents and True day, is a very special year. In this year hope through our active show of faith, Let determine ourselves to witness and Family, we have to establish Cheon Il of completion, together, as North Amer- instilling courage in others to dream bring that bright hope back to this Guk. True Family members have ican members, what do we have to do? of change. great American nation! If America emerged and are leading God’s Provi- Firstly, we must have the kind of faith Thirdly, we have to be disciples who changes, the whole world will be changed! dence. Hyun Jin Nim has been lead- that though starting off small like a can practice true love. Love is the Let us witness to the world of the ing us through the UPF and Global mustard seed can grow in strength practice of giving in order to multiply living God. Let us speak of the truth Peace Festivals towards the establish- enough to move mountains. If we have joy, and in so doing, feeling God’s pres- about God, of the greatness of True ment of One Family under God. It was strong faith, we can demolish today’s ence with us. We will be able to feel Parents, of God’s blessing to human- tremendously successful and victori- Jericho, and we can restore Sodom extraordinary joy in our hearts. With- ity. Don’t hesitate to proclaim and wit- ous. Hyung Jin Nim has been spear- and Gomorrah. In the name of True out practicing love, we cannot move ness. O

when there is free communication Testament and New Testament will be together in harmony, it will be a model THE PATH between the spirit world and the phys- fulfilled. for the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. from page 4 ical world, and when God's Kingdom The time has come. The time has It is time for us to unite together and is established in Heaven and on Earth. come when America must awaken once open the path that humankind must patriots who have lived in America's The transition moment of the start again. It is time for the country as a travel. It is time for America, as the history. of a new millennium marks the com- whole to create a new movement to elder son nation, to take the lead in Ladies and Gentlemen: the new mil- pletion of the New Testament Age, the build true parents, true families, a true attending God and to complete its mis- lennium that has just begun is the time point at which the promises of the Old country and a true world centered on sion as the helmsman that brings the period in which God's six thousand- Testament and New Testament are ful- God. In this way, America must keep nations of the world to God. I ask you year salvation providence is brought to filled. The future will be a time when God from leaving, and again become a to stand with me in accomplishing this an end and God's ideal of creation is God's realm of direct dominion will society that attends Him. God worked historic task. realized throughout the cosmos. This become apparent through His omnipres- a thousand years to establish Ameri- Again, I would like to express my period is also the time when the lamen- ence and omniscience. It is an age when ca. If He leaves America, where can He sincere gratitude to you distinguished tations of creation, which lost its true the East and West will come together go? guests for your presence here. I would masters as a result of the fall, are final- centering on the Parents of Heaven and If America attends God properly, all like to conclude by expressing my hope ly over. This is the time when the Par- Earth as "one universe under God" so America's problems - the family prob- for the beginning of a new millennial ent and children who have been long- that a grand family of humankind is lems, moral problems, youth problems Kingdom overflowing with peace, free- separated meet again. The new Earth formed on Earth. This means the per- and racial problems - will be solved dom and justice in Heaven and on and new Heaven, where there are no fection of the Completed Testament naturally. When America becomes a Earth.O tears, are to be established. It is an age Age, in which the promises of the Old place where people of all races can live 6 Uniﬁcation News January 2009

by Rev. Michael Jenkins s we come to the final Reflections on the Eighth moments of 2008, we must truly thank God for the bless- the commander of the spirit world. How- idly and was reported to Father. The In Jin Nim as Chairman of the FFWPU ings he has bestowed on all ever, there has still been division there. original goal was to gather 21,000 mem- in America , and her inauguration was of us in the eighth year of Now through the ascension of Hyo Jin bers. Father added another zero, say- on August 14. Focusing on ministry CheonA Il Guk. True Parents began this Nim these final barriers will be removed. ing that a temple should be created for and the development of the Blessed historic year with the motto “Mansei He is the lord who can open the deep- 210,000. Hyung Jin Nim and Kook Jin Central Families, In Jin Nim has toured for the Ssang Hab Jubilee years of the est spiritual realm and make it a gar- Nim and all True Family prayed to all of America , bringing True Parents’ Seventh and Eighth years of Cheon Il den of loyalty and filial piety. Heung understand Father’s deeper meaning, love and encouragement to all blessed Guk of the Universal Peace Federation” Jin Nim worked on the basis of reli- and it was understood that the temple families, especially to the Second Gen- extending the grace of 2007 to 2008, gion. Now even greater things will hap- to be created should be one for all faiths, eration. She has deeply encouraged making the seventh and eighth years pen through Hyo Jin Nim. in which all religions and people of faith all of us to enter the era in which we of Cheon Il Guk years when all the can come together and worship and strive to be the best in every field. Also, barriers and burdens of sin that honor God, doing so with no divi- True Mother in 2007 initiated the call humanity has carried for history can sions or barriers, as brothers because for outreach to bring young people to be atoned for and forgiven. True Parents have emerged. our movement. In Jin Nim has strong- However, this grace, though freely In Hawaii Father gave this his- ly supported the “Summit” and pilot given, comes with an enormous toric temple the name Cheon Bok programs, which are bringing a new price—a price paid by God and True Goong ( Unification Temple for World era of cooperation between the First Parents. The path that True Parents Peace). It will be a center of peace and Second Generations to open the walked in 2008 was one of immense beyond sectarianism and exclusion, way for new people to join our move- meaning and destiny in which True based on shared universal values ment to build a new world. Father has steadfastly proclaimed held in common by all religions and When we think of 2008 and espe- that the substantial realization of faiths, values established by the cially the path of True Parents with Hyo Cheon Il Guk will be completed by teachings and philosophy of true love Jin Nim, we all feel a heart of sadness. January 13, 2013. He also gave a and true family. It has been likened Let us all as Americans truly repent vision for a new world emerging in to the historic temple that God built that we could not protect God’s fami- which all faiths, races, and ethnic- for the chosen people as a central ly. Let us begin this year of 2009 with ities will become one as blessed fam- point for God’s work, now in the age a deeper heart of loyalty and filial piety ilies and that the Abel UN will lead of Cheon Il Guk all faiths and peo- to our True Parents and with deeper the way to bring nations together in ples are chosen by God to become love for the True Family. When Heung Peace. However, when we began this one centering on the blessing of mar- Jin Nim went to the spiritual world, it course of 2008, none of us imagined riage and God’s lineage. This can be was also because the people who were what would be required for such a done without losing the essential chosen,—the blessed families and the new world to be given birth. qualities and uniqueness that God central religious people of Christiani- True Parents guided us through- instilled in every faith – the only dif- ty, were not able to fulfill the condi- out the year about the most essen- ference is that God has sent True tions of the foundation of substance to tial aspect of our faith, that is, that Parents to bring all the family togeth- allow God’s dominion. When we could- we must walk the holy path of faith er as one. n’t fulfill, then True Parents and True through eight stages to eventually On True Parents Day, April 6, at Family have had to pay the indemnity come to a level in which our own the Hawaii King Garden , Father on our behalf. This shouldn’t have been. hearts and families become the made a special ceremony centering But as it was with Jesus, when the dis- dwelling of God, a level in which we on True Mother and True Family. ciples couldn’t understand he went the have the shim jung (heart) that God Father wrote an official message or True Mother was asked by Father to way of the cross on our behalf. So it does. To do that, we must walk through title for Hyo Jin Nim’s Seung Hwa that directly guide the True Parents’ Day has been in the course of True Parents. the eight-stage vertical path of the ser- said, “He will open and liberate the celebration. She was the MC, read the Heung Jin Nim paid a price to protect vant of servant, servant, adopted child, deepest heaven and turn it into a flower speech, and then was asked by Father our True Parents and then, in addition, stepchild, child of direct lineage, moth- garden as the lord who opens the gates to stand before the offering table, between Father went the path of imprisonment er, father, and then God. Horizontally, of loyalty and filial piety.” Father then Kook Jin Nim and Hyun Jin Nim, and in Danbury . True Parents have laid the path that began a special 40-day condition dur- offer total unity and respect to Father These conditions allowed Christian- we also must walk to establish Cheon ing which Rev. Hyung Jin Moon was through the Kyung Beh. Father then ity, America , and all blessed families Il Guk – that is the eight-stage path installed as the International President said, “True Mother is to bring the sons to make a new start, and the founda- through the individual, family, tribe, of FFWPUI. This occurred on April 18, together and bow to True Father. Heav- tion that God had prepared to bring people, nation, world, cosmos (spirit 2008. The first thing that Hyung Jin en and Earth have to become one cen- about the Kingdom was protected. world and physical world) and God. Nim did was offer his presidency to his tering on Mother. Here on True Parents Because the people chosen by God could True Parents personally fulfilled this elder brother, saying that it is actual- Day all brothers are to become one cen- not fulfill, then True Parents took on path and offered it to God in the Cer- ly Hyo Jin Nim’s presidency. True Par- tering on True Mother, all must become the burden directly. Father overcame emony for the Completion of Eight Stages ents also appointed In Jin Nim as head one centering on True Mother.” True what many believed was certain death (Pal Jeong Shik) in Alaska on August of the Manhattan Center to inherit the Mother from that moment has been by going to prison, where he served the 31, 1989. This is the path of restora- work of Hyo Jin Nim and to expand it. working with incredible heart and love other prisoners and won their hearts. tion that is fundamental to the dispen- Hyung Jin Nim has created a spiri- to bring all of us into unity—ultimate- Christianity united in America during sation and True Parents carried it out tual awakening of our blessed central ly bringing us into unity with True the Danbury course and stood pro- centering on the Family Federation for families through his rapidly growing Father. As Father proclaimed, the Pacif- claiming Father’s innocence. From that World Peace and Unification Interna- ministry in Seoul and the leadership ic Rim Era centers on True Mother. We sprung the incredible movement of tional and the Abel UN. of all Blessed Central Families through must go to Father through True Moth- Christians that have supported True On March 17, 2007, the Pacific Rim internationally through FFWPUI video er. Parents and now has become the ACLC. Era was launched during Father’s 88th (www.tworiversvip.com ) ministry fol- Shortly after True Parents Day Father When Heung Jin Nim went to the spir- year. No one would imagine that one lowed by members throughout the world. made worldwide leadership changes. it world centering on the religious sphere year later to the day on March 17, 2008, His message is one of profound under- In May, Dr. Chang Shik Yang, who and took down all the barriers of reli- True Parents once again walked the standing of Cheon Seong Gyeong the brought America to such a historic level gion and unified the religious founders path of sacrificing everything. On that compilation of Father’s life long teach- through the clergy and interfaith work and then , together with Dae Mo Nim, day, their eldest son, Hyo Jin Nim, ing, as well as the deep sense of walk- as our Continental Director, was called opened the way for the liberation and passed into the spirit world. Once again, ing the path of the spiritual life of sin- to be the Continental Director (region- blessing of our ancestors. On the foun- our True Parents put everything on the cerity and true love as a basis for build- al president) of Korea ; Dr. and Mrs. dation of True Parents indemnity course, altar of God with true love. This tear- ing the blessed family. The movement Pyung Hwa Kim, who had been victo- Father unified Christianity, worked ful path is not only the path of True is growing and focusing on bringing rious for many years throughout Asia, through the media and brought under- Parents but also of the True Family. It the blessed families to the full realiza- came as the Regional Presidents (Co- standing to the world of the problem is a path of true love in which God is tion of their identity as families of God, Continental Directors) of America and of Godless communism. Through this totally relied on and trusted in all areas sons and daughters of True Parents, was called by True Parents to create a work communism collapsed and the and circumstances. Under this suffer- in God’s image and likeness. His work witnessing Renaissance. This set the world came into a completely new his- ing condition Father and Mother did- is helping us walk the vertical eight stage for a new beginning on every level tory. America was set to usher in God’s n’t waver, but True Parents’ hearts were stages, and also complementing and in America and opened the way for True Peace Kingdom . profoundly filled with anguish. Father supporting the development of the hor- Family to take the central responsibil- Likewise, in this year of immense said, izontal eight stages in which Cheon Il ity in many dimensions of the three pri- grace, the people chosen by God could This time Hyo Jin Nim went to the Guk is manifested on the earth. mary nations. not fulfill all that was required to pro- Spirit World. Heung Jin Nim has been Hyung Jin Nim’s ministry grew rap- Soon after, True Father appointed tect the True Family and expand God’s January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 7

ment for over a year there. The Philip- pines which held the first GPF in Decem- Year of Cheon Il Guk ber, 2007, demonstrated that the GPF movement is real and viable – it expand- foundation according to the timetable for Peace, calling on them all to create Then Christianity, Judaism, and Islam ed with partners through every state that Father had set—by January 13, blessed families through three gener- can unite, bringing peace in the Mid- of the Philippines and concluded this 2013. Because of this incomplete foun- ations and to expand this foundation dle East . On that basis, North and December with a huge gathering and dation, God again had to allow True to the nation and the world through South Korea will unite. the support of the media and the nations Family to pay the price on behalf of the Abel UN. To realize this, Father had the Abel religious and political leaders. Though humanity. Not only did Hyo Jin Nim Just as the Family Federation led UN conduct the Middle East Peace Ini- the crisis still rages in the Middle East go to the spirit world, but also True by Hyung Jin Nim is leading toward tiative, the Northeast Peace Initiative and tragically now in Gaza , the Mus- Parents went through the life-and- the vertical fulfillment of 8 stages in directly supporting the six-way talks lim, Christian and Jewish faith lead- death ordeal of the helicopter accident. support of the horizontal expansion, for peace between North and South ers who are true Ambassadors for Peace Hyo Jin Nim went to the spirit world the work of True Parents through Hyun Korea , and the Americas ’ Summit , will never give up. They will continue victoriously with a heart of filial piety. Jin Nim is working to lift up the Abel bringing together North and South the work of interfaith dialogue in which Father could proclaim that Hyo Jin UN and contribute to the fulfillment of American religious and political lead- faith leaders will eventually show the Nim’s course would advance the unity the necessary horizontal eight stages. ers. Father as the King of Peace political leaders options for peace with- of America , and the Abel and Cain This is to be done through the fulfill- launched the providence of the Peace out war. They will work until doors of UNs. The helicopter accident occurred ment of the horizontal realization of King representatives (Boon Bang Wang) peace can open. True Father has pledged and was turned into a victory. Mirac- God’s Peace Kingdom that he will never give ulously, True Parents’ conditions were through the individual, up until the “guns fall right to pay the maximum price in the family, society, people, silent” in the Middle shortest amount of time—passing nation, world and cos- East . through a course of certain death— mos (Heaven and Earth) 2009 is the year in only to resurrect and show the incred- and God. True Father which all of Father’s ible support, love, and power of God has chosen and anoint- sacrifices can be har- protecting them. ed Hyun Jin Nim as the vested. The election From that resurrection, a complete- Co-Chairman of the of the new President ly new era has begun. Religious and Universal Peace Feder- in America also points political leaders all over the world sent ation International to to the fact that the messages of respect and love, many carry out this provi- walls of race and reli- mentioning that this demonstrated in dence, centering on the gion are set to come the most profound way imaginable that Peace Messages and the tumbling down. There God is with our True Parents. God pro- Abel UN. Hyun Jin Nim is hope for America tected them—only God could have courageously conduct- and now is the time brought them through. They are truly ed the Global Peace Fes- for us as people of faith God’s precious True Family. With this, tivals in every conti- to pray for our nations Father gained more hope and confi- nent, with partners who leaders and the faith dence than ever. He said later that, shared the vision of real- leaders to come togeth- because of this condition, God can izing “One Family Under er to create a world of move the providence toward 2013 more God.” Every Continental Director ful- to every nation in the world this year peace. It just came out that in 1975 surely and rapidly. He called for the filled and achieved a great victory for and selected both internal and exter- True Father gave a speech in a city True Family to take a more central role God through the Global Peace Festi- nal representatives. none other than Chicago and said, in every way. All True Family members vals. The GPF is an ongoing movement Though we often don’t understand, Let's say we have the Blessing cer- are responding in a profound way. In that combines the elements of Service, Father is setting the conditions that emony of 5,000 couples at Madison Jin Nim accepted the role of Chairman Family and Interfaith together. are necessary to bring about the King- Square Garden . What would you say of FFWPU America shortly after this Hyun Jin Nim and Hyung Jin Nim dom of Heaven on earth. Through if there are 5,000 black people and incident. Father began a 40-day peri- and all of True Family are sincerely ACLC, the unity of Christianity has 5,000 white people? When we think od from July 19 through August 27th working centering on True Parents to been fostered and the role of religious that the marriage is also done for the when he held the first resurrection cer- realize all that is necessary now for leaders in America strengthened. sake of indemnity, we can say inter- emony after completing 40 days. Based God’s Peace Kingdom . The UPF / Abel Through Women’s Federation, Moth- national marriage would give you more on this, resurrection ceremonies were UN is the central to this dispensation er’s role has been protected and lifted blessing. That is the way to receive held in every country. On this basis, to educate all leaders to create nations up, preparing women to lead in this more of Heaven's fortune. In the near Father could launch the “Education of Cheon Il Guk and build God’s Peace Pacific Rim Era. Through the ALC, the future, a couple of black and white will Session Proclaiming the Completion of Kingdom . Father has also called on patriots of America are being called to accede to the throne as people of merit, the Liberated Realm of the Portion of all in our movement and the organiza- help America to fulfill the true mean- who live for human beings and God's Responsibility of God’s Providential tions, faiths, and nations of the world ing of its creed. Through the Youth Fed- will. History.” True Father proclaimed God’s to support the Abel UN. The Abel UN eration, young people are engaging in I know how difficult it is, and all the total liberation: True Parents would must embrace the existing UN and service and peace to fulfill a critical difficulties about that, but when we now take full responsibility and God’s bring about God’s kingdom. It must role. ACLC leaders supported Hyun Jin think marriage is also done for the sake responsibility had been completed and do this based on support from Amer- Nim, who led the megachurch work of indemnity, I would like to say that liberated by them. To inherit this, all ica and the providential nations and that has brought significant support those international couples will receive leaders went through and are contin- the faith leaders of the world, as well from major and most famous Christ- more blessing and more descendants uing to go through a seven-day Divine as the civic and NGO leaders. Ameri- ian leaders from North America and who will lead the world than anybody Principle course with new contents ca , the Abel UN, and the existing UN South America, who could come togeth- else. In the future, who will be the pres- directly from True Parents as given to are central to God’s dispensation to er in Brazil for the GPF. GPF and the ident of the United States ? People of Rev. Eu. bring about peace on earth and the International Leadership Conference mixed blood with black and white will While walking this path, Father never Kingdom of God . On the basis of the have opened the door for the top lead- have more of their kind becoming pres- wavered for one second. He has empha- UPF and the Ambassadors for Peace, ers of the nations of the world to under- idents of the United States . That is sized more than ever the Peace Mes- True Parents could receive recognition stand True Parents on a different level: the conclusion. This will come true. — sages, especially the message 10 on globally as the King and Queen of Peace. as peacemakers, the King and Queen Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Absolute Sexual Morality, 13 on the From that, the Cheong Jeong Goong of Peace; the True Parents, who bless October 24, 1975, in Chicago . Pacific Rim Era and 14 on Family Pledge. could be opened on June 13, 2006, the family, and the representatives of Father concluded this year setting He has guided us that we all can under- and the dwelling of God could be with God, who serve and inspire all to live conditions in the desert around Las stand the fundamentals of life through man. On September 23, 2007, True for the sake of others. Vegas , pledging that he will set the studying the Peace Messages and the Father lifted up the Abel UN to anoth- The GPF has greatly enhanced the conditions that a family culture of faith- Cheong Seong Gyeong. Hoon Dok Hae er level by having representatives of UPF. Hyun Jin Nim also strengthened fulness and fidelity will blossom every- centering on the “word” is the key to each nation participate in the general the interfaith focus of MEPI, which has where in America and the world. Father the fulfillment of the eight-stage path assembly of the Abel UN. True Father’s allowed interfaith relations to more is now calling for Divine Principle edu- for each blessed central family. He has 90th Birthday will include the Com- deeply solidify. Major media in Amer- cation, on deeper levels and with new also made it clear that the fundamen- memoration of the Inauguration of the ica recognized that for the first time in content revealed at this time. Let us tal path to the full realization of Cheon Abel UN accomplished at that time. the U.S. at the GPF on August 9th at celebrate the great victories of our True Il Guk (the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth) In 2008 True Father fulfilled the pat- the U.S. Capitol key Palestinian and Parents in 2008 and with sincere hearts centers on key providential nations, tern that he proclaimed many years Israeli Clerics embraced in a spirit of pledge that we will bring total comfort especially America and the develop- ago. The path to peace has a formula. reconciliation for peace. Father was so and victory for God in 2009. Let us ment of the Abel UN. The Peace Mes- First Catholic and Protestant Chris- pleased when Hyun Jin Nim complet- offer our sincere gratitude to God and sages are addressed both to the Blessed tianity must unite through the coop- ed the glorious GPF in the Philippines True Parents for their True Love.O Central Families and the Ambassadors eration of North and South America . which has been growing as a move- 8 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 WestRock Church Devotes the 2009 to God

t midnight recounted major events on New in 2008 and reminded Year’s Eve, the congregation of the and again importance of having a in the deep longing in their morningA on New Year’s hearts to love someone Day, our members other than themselves. around the world took He said that it was time to remember, wor- through having that kind ship and offer their of constant longing to new year to God. For love others that they can us, the first day of the be truly happy. Final- year is “God’s Day” or ly, he shared about his “True God’s Day”. This goals for WestRock in year was the 42nd cel- the new year in the areas ebration of God’s Day. of youth education, small During the God's group fellowship and Day morning speech given by Reverend time when I’m asked to remember that love more.” In his midnight prayer, Alric outreach. Sun Myung Moon on January 1, 1983, no matter what has happened in the Burke asked God how he could best When asked privately about his he said, “What kind of day is God's last year, no matter what troubles, serve Him in 2009, and asked for God’s understanding of the meaning of God’s Day? For God, it is a joyful day and a unfulfilled work, mistakes – whatever help in building a strong, intimate and Day, Reverend Compton explained that, good day. He wants to encounter good – this is a new day, a new chance and blessed family. Hithia Shibuya used “The idea is that we give priority to God. people on this day. He wants to bless an opportunity to begin everything this time to quietly reflect on her year We place God above all other things in you and celebrate this day with you.” over." Karilee Aoki shared that, “[God’s and how she could start the new year our life. Therefore… the first day of The main True God’s Day events this Day is] a time of renewal and total offer- better with God. Justin Kim determined each year is a day to greet God and year were held in Cheong Pyeong, South ing to God. It’s beautiful that a com- in front of God to make this year the remember that God is the God of every- Korea, where many Unificationists and munity can come together to pray and best of his life yet, when he could make one – it is a day to pray for world peace, friends from around the world joined bring in the new year in a holy way.” himself a pillar for God, someone that peace in our nation, and peace in our Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his Michiyo Kim said that, “It’s a day to God can trust. homes. For those who don’t know of family for the annual midnight prayer remember [God] and give thanks to During the pledge ceremony, broth- God’s existence, as a personal God, and morning pledge service to reded- Him for giving birth to me and to human- ers and sisters of the WestRock com- January 1st is still a day to give respect icate themselves to God. ity. It’s also a day where I reflect on my munity watched a video of Reverend to the greater purpose in life… Our Most American Unificationists could life and think of ways to live a life that Sun Myung Moon’s midnight prayer in greater purpose is not defined by any not make it to the events in Korea. God can be proud of.” Korea with simultaneous translation. human law, but exists in the conscience Instead, midnight prayer services and Sophia Kirkley, in speaking about Leyla Novruzova shared that she felt of all people… We Unificationists call morning pledge services were held in the midnight prayer, which was held that “True Parents (referring to Rev- it the “Ideal of Creation,” something every Unificationist community in Amer- outdoors in the snow at the Belvedere erend Moon and his wife) are with us that all things in the universe have ica. Here are some things some mem- Holy Rock, shared, “It was an incred- and leading us to God.” Chiofa Sakuwa been striving for since the beginning bers of the WestRock Family Church ible experience. The wind was raging, said that she felt True Parents’ love, of time. It is an ideal that all of us can congregation said about God's Day. it was freezing and the sky was radi- fervor and determination. After the imagine and describe and hope to see Jonathan Gullery expressed that, ant with moonlight. I offered God each video, Reverend Andrew Compton, pas- come true – a world of justice, liberty, of my goals: sincere prayer, work on tor of the WestRock Family Church, goodness, beauty, truth, and most “The experience of God’s Day for me is O an affirmation of God’s grace. It’s a my character, and expand my heart to gave a short message, in which he importantly true love.” Montana True God’s Day Community Celebration

by Pastor Mike Yakawich from the message e-mailed to us that end did require some genuine effort of certainly be many blessings as well as morning from our National President heart and faith. From the midnight serv- obstacles to challenge our limitations ords cannot truly Rev. Michael Jenkins which was indeed ice to the morning service, it seemed and our faith. We know from experi- express our gratitude very inspiring and uplifting to all of us. that we were pushing the clouds aside. ence that having the “can do spirit” and to Heavenly Father for Later that day, at Noon to 4 p.m. we Perhaps a sign for the New Year, we never giving up are great applications giving us such a great hosted a community celebration of True need to remain focused and faithful. to success and accomplishment. Even day to celebrate. His God’s Day at the Family Church. We Perseverance and endurance with love such events need much planning and day!W Our Montana Tradition over ten began with an opening prayer, expla- and giving seemed to have been two organizing in tilling the land and plow- years now has been to attend the night nation of True God’s Day and a Holy formulas for breakthrough. In the end, ing the fields for the harvests to be before God’s Day with our ACLC friends Juice Blessing to all participants. Next we had a wonderful turnout of both reaped. of the All Nations door neighbors, members and Later, we kept Christian Fellowship home church guests. The church the cheer of the Church from 10:30 families, friends basement was day going by vis- p.m. to midnight for from our youth’s packed. We had iting a number of the “Watchers Ser- school, and more clergy repre- our friend’s shut- vice”. Pastor Melvine other ACLC cler- sented than ever in due to weather Terry hosted us along gy attended. The expected. The and health. They with his congregation. clergy were Bap- entertainment was were so happy to We all worshiped and tist, All Nations very inspiring even see us. We gave watched together for and Chapel of though so much them some of the the stroke of midnight the Diamond was spontaneous- very beautiful poin- and the arrival of the Heart. We had ly expressed. Many settias and wished New Year of 2009. an amazing buf- guest and mem- them a Happy With music from our fet for all to bers commented God’s Day 2009. youth on the piano, enjoy. While how much they felt We are indeed clarinet, flute and everyone ate God and the Holy very grateful to trumpet, the All and fellow- Spirit throughout True Family for Nations Choir, testimonies and prayer, shipped, we were entertained by piano the day. their awesome inspiration. We are thank- we gather and at midnight held hands music from members in our commu- Friends of ours from a local flower ful for the prayers and support of our in a circle and prayed. nity. Then, we had one member per- wholesale company donated over 80 Regional Director Rev. Larry Krishnek The next morning we held a pledge form some Okinawa Tradition Dances pointsettias potted plants to our church. for his prayers and guidance. In clos- and prayer breakfast at the Montana and a guest performed some Tradition- It not only did a fine job in decorating ing, the hard work and encouragement Family Church. We were blessed with al Hawaiian Dances. This was followed our church but also everyone was wel- of our local families also made our day some home church members attend- by a door prize extravaganza where come to take some home and share so successful, the Martin, DiLorenzo, ing along with our Blessed Central Fam- everyone was a winner. Later, the youth with others. Woods, Felig, Thiessen and Yakawich’s. ilies. One Blessed Family traveled over stepped outside to a pinnate bash and In this year of 2009, we will need to We look forward to this year ahead.O two hundred miles threw storms and some outdoor fun. reach deeper into our souls for more severe winds to be with us.We shared It seemed that the momentum to the power and more stamina. There will January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 9 Rev. In Jin Moon’s Visit to Seattle amily Federation Chairper- prising, because at mansion was bers of the community, during which son Rev. In Jin Moon came this time of year, the celebrated, and each could truly share with Rev. Moon, to visit Seattle from Satur- mountains are often over 1500 peo- as well as be appreciated for his or her day December 6 to Sunday hidden behind gray ple came long-term service. All church members December 7, 2008. Every clouds, rain or driz- throughout the had the opportunity to introduce them- Fhour in Seattle, including meals, was zle. day to tour the selves and share personal experiences, shared with members, local leaders, Rev. Moon and her home. The city hopes, and memories with Rev. Moon, as well as sincere time specifically with family were brought of Seattle as well as current happenings and 2nd Generation Unificationists. Her to stay at Seattle’s expressed its goals. Special guests included Rev. personal stories, filled with color and 101-year-old Winde- gratitude for David and Mrs. Taco Hose, who offered wit, brought laughter and tears from mere mansion on the keeping it so the blessing for the meal. It was shared members who were touched and felt shores of Lake Wash- well preserved. to Rev. Hose, during the meal, that Rev. connection with her. Rev. Moon shared ington, where mem- Our True Par- Moon has always had a fondness for in her sermon that she stood in front bers greeted her with ents and True him and his family. Mr. Lloyd Pumphrey of them feeling all of her other True cheering and flowers. Family have and his wife also were present; Lloyd’s Family members were standing there The Windemere House stayed there on parents were both very early members with her. is one of the Seattle many occa- of our movement in America. Lloyd was Seattle is the home city for FFWPU’s community’s prized sions, and local an infant when Miss Young Oon Kim Pacific Northwest District, which is and cared-for possessions. It was report- families shared about the times which witnessed to his parents in 1959. Both comprised of families in the states of ed that this beautiful property is the they were able to spend with them there. passed away in the spring of this year, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and last remaining property originally built Here many members were able to spend and it was wonderful for Rev. Moon to Washington. However two-thirds of this by the founding fathers of Seattle and time with Rev. Moon and her family meet their son, Lloyd, and hear about district’s families currently live in Seat- is therefore very respected and prized during this weekend. his own four children as well. tle and Portland, Oregon. Their district by the city of Seattle as well. In Sep- Soon after their arrival, a welcome Participants included Dr. Jun Ho leader, Rev. Larry Krishnek tember of 2007 the Centennial of this dinner was held with 30 elder mem- Seuk, the Vice President of FFWPUI in was ready and excited, along Korea, who arrived in Seattle with the community, for Rev. prior to Rev. Moon. Dr. Seuk Moon’s arrival. As Rev. Krish- testified to Rev. Moon’s broth- neck received Rev. Moon and ers, Hyung Jin Moon and Kook her family, including two of her Jin Moon. “They really love their sons Shin Yul and Shin Pyung, sister; they really respect her he as well as many others were so much. She is a really great extremely pleased and relieved elder sister, and great woman. that even though the forecast You are so lucky to have her,” was for rain, on Saturday, Dr. Seuk said. December 6th, the weather The atmosphere became very proved to be fine and the moun- close as Nancy Kubo shared tains were available for her about her work with the amaz- family’s pleasure, which is sur- see SEATTLE on page 10 Rev. In Jin Moon Visits New Hope School and Jin-A Child Care Center in New Jersey

amily Federation’s new chair- recently inaugurated Chairperson for himself or herself as each received this Jin-A was also prepared and wait- person swept into Clifton, our movement in America cared for gift. Rev. Moon cared for each student ing eagerly to welcome Rev. Moon. Mrs. New Jersey on November each and every one of them as 2nd and wanted each of them to know how Christine Brunkhorst, the president 18th, 2008 to meet and greet Generation. special they were, and to encourage and director of Jin-A Child Care Cen- students and faculty at two After she was introduced, Rev. Moon them to go for their dreams. ter, was outside anticipating her arrival Frespected schools serving Blessed Chil- began to speak about the need for each "$1000 scholarship awarded to their with staff and kindergarten students, dren. Rev. In Jin Moon expressed her student always to be the best he or she school for the students who could write who presented flowers to Rev. Moon sincere concern for students and staff could be no matter the game or the the best essays. " before taking a picture together. She with gifts and encouraging words as to career. Rev. Moon specifically men- After all held the journals from Rev. was able to take a look around the who they could become and what they tioned the need for writing, and that Moon in their hands, she surprised school grounds and was then lead to could do as 2nd Generation. the next J.K Rowling (of Harry-Potter everyone by announcing that she would the Kindergarten students waiting all The two schools visit- be returning in one year together inside. ed were Jin-A Child Care to see everyone again and The Kindergarten students sang Center, which has been award $1000 to their songs to Rev. Moon as a very energetic growing for over 20 years school for the students but poised choir that had practiced and the New Hope school, who could write the best well. Afterwards all children also were opened in 1996 and essays! Because of this, invited to shake hands and share their moved to its current loca- each student should start names with Rev. Moon directly one by tion in 2002. writing and practicing one as they all sat together. Mrs. Brunk- Rev. Moon, her hus- right away! horst shared everything that was going band, along with Dr. As the students all took on at Jin-A currently, and about their Pyung Hwa Kim, and Rev. a picture with Rev. Moon curriculum and mission. A meeting Michael Jenkins first before she left, each held was held with the main staff and other stopped at New Hope school. Mr. Robert fame), or the next great songwriter or the precious journal in their hands. board members, where Rev. Moon was Beebe, the current principal, along with artist of their generation, could be from This was a present they would always able to hear from each as well as ask teachers and staff enthusiastically greet- this group. It was up to each of them remember, and which would remind questions about Jin-A and its commu- ed Rev. Moon, who then visited each if they wanted to achieve this, she said. them of the day they were told about nity. Before leaving, Rev. Moon award- classroom with different classes of stu- One way that they could begin this was all the places they could go if they put ed gifts for every child. dents in 1st to 8th grade. Students in by writing daily in a journal, a sort of their minds to it. That atmosphere of The consensus by all on hand was music class performed songs for Rev. trusted friend into whom they could love and excitement was there for each that it was a wonderful day in which Moon, and delighted her with their invest all of their thoughts. This should child as she waved good bye. inspiration was shared and experienced singing. be with them at all times. She explained After leaving New Hope School, Rev. by everyone. Both schools of 2nd Gen- After a short meeting with staff and that they should master the art of writ- Moon arrived at Jin-A Child Care Cen- eration students from ages 3 to 14 were directors, Rev. Moon addressed all 62 ing, reading, and expressing themselves ter, which is a beautiful campus for 81 able to hear Rev. Moon’s uplifting words students as a group. They presented to achieve their passions. children currently in the grades of Pre- as well as inspire her too with self-pre- her with flowers and bowed to her as After this, Rev. Moon presented a K and Kindergarten. Jin-A is has a sentations. Directors and teachers from a member of True Family. Afterwords, special journal notebook to each stu- multi-religious academic curriculum both schools were also able to share dent, each of whom was invited up and attractive both to church members and with her as well as receive guidance each student was formally introduced. O The impression of many was that the was able to shake hands and introduce local families. for their community. 10 Uniﬁcation News January 2009

that we can work together, because I others is the best way to get through of combination in leadership is so SEATTLE see a lot of separate bodies that could this difficult process. Rev. Moon shared unique. Add to that, her humor, grace from page 9 be a lot more powerful and efficient, that music and the arts are what helped and sensitivity and the result is new and impact every single person in the her personally overcome this grief after and wonderful”. ing Sun Hak Choir, and Jeff Adshead world so much, if we could just work the passing of her own siblings. Rev. Many members reflected their inspi- with his work with the creation of Next together.” Rev. Moon responded, “I like Moon expressed that this sister should ration from Rev. Moon’s sermon, espe- Generation Academy; both are out- the fact that you are kind of thinking let her and her husband know what- cially from her insights shared. With standing accomplishments in Seattle out of the box, you’re not just think- ever they could do to help and support one reflection from a Seattle member, and incredibly inspiring to Rev. Moon. ing about 2nd Generation, you’re think- her. Ken Cohen, he expressed “Rev. Moon, Other members, such as Mary Anglin ing about the world’s children or the The next morning, Hoon Dok Hae you described to me that your lifeline were brought to tears as she shared young people outside our movement was held at Windemere with Rev. Moon, is woven in your heart and sculpted and testified how liberated she was as well as inside.” her family, and 100 members from the by music. This I will never forget. Even when she had heard of Rev. Moon’s more you described the assignment as Chairperson. “It absolute autonomy of being reminded me of God’s love, and a “mother”; not just being a Father’s incredible wisdom for common noun but as the America, and for our movement,” absolute true ideal. That awak- she said. Mrs. Anglin expressed ening for me was more than that she and her husband have you might imagine.” He was been on call for the Seattle com- also inspired by her expres- munity. She then said in tears to sion of visions from other True Rev. Moon, “We are on call for Family members. “When you”. speaking about your broth- Soon after dinner, 120 2nd er Hyo Jin, you said he laid Generation youth and young adults the foundation to purify the over the age of 15 gathered at mission of music. The strength Windemere to share their dreams that he used to create the with Rev. Moon. Her husband first Manhattan center is amaz- shared welcoming remarks to ing! Your insight into this is everyone, with two DVDs about nothing short of a gift from her work: the first regarding Blessed Rev. Moon’s open heart and concern Pacific Northwest District. The 5th God”. Children choirs started in Japan, and for each attendant in the room was Peace message was read by Seattle’s Another member, Mike Lancey, felt the second, a high-powered promotion- unmistakable, as her responses were Youth Pastor, Korbin Anglin, and after- that “She shared in a very realistic way, al video for the Manhattan Center, thoughtful and extremely meaningful. wards Rev. Moon spoke to all the fam- and from her heart, about facing up to which she currently manages as CEO. One of the first 2nd Generation shared ilies present. whom we are and where we are right Rev. Moon then spoke briefly, explain- a recent experience, explaining that Directly afterwards, Rev. Moon invit- now. Our Chairperson urged each of ing that she would keep her talk short she had gone to the STF program because ed 2nd Generation Blessed couples and us to take ownership of our challenges because she wanted to hear more from she thought this needed to be done for leaders to join her and her family for and our Blessings.” the 2nd Generation individually. For her to be respected by others in the breakfast. As the breakfast began, Rev. Shortly after the main service, a tal- the next two and a half hours, each movement, and also feeling she would Moon asked to hear about the current ent show was given for Rev. Moon and person introduced himself or herself be making her parents proud. Howev- happenings and activities going on for the community. Rachel Curry emceed and expressed passions, interests, and er she shared honestly in tears that Youth in the Seattle community. She the entertainment with four second goals as well as questions and results she ended up coming home early very listened to Korbin Anglin, who later generation offering solo performances they were really hoping to see from our disappointed. Rev. Moon told her that expressed in reflection of his experi- of their original works, as well as a movement. Rev. Moon shared through- she should not feel like a failure because ence with Rev. Moon that “I could real- group of 6 girls from Oregon perform- out the night, “One of the things that even though STF is a wonderful pro- ly feel love from Rev. Moon as I could ing an original dance to one of Rev. I want to say to all the young people is gram, it is not for everyone. Instead tell she was listening very closely, ask- Moon ’s recorded songs. that I can’t change what has gone on she could be able to find her relation- ing questions and offering feedback.” Before leaving Seattle that day, Rev. before I met you today, but starting ship with God through something else. The conversation then shifted into ques- Moon made it a priority to meet with with today we can decide, or you can Speaking to everyone, Rev. Moon tions for Rev. Moon . She shared with every family one by one; greeting, shar- decide what kind of a person you want responded, “Instead of waiting for peo- the Blessed Couples about her expe- ing, and taking a picture together. A to be.” ple to respect you, in order to be a won- rience raising children. Many had ques- long line was made for families, and Each 2nd Generation youth was derful Blessed Child you need to respect tions to ask and received answers they each waited with excitement to intro- encouraged to know that each has his yourself. The minute you do that, then could use presently, or in the near duce himself, with many giving gifts own unique character, and should go everything you do becomes something future with their spouse and future and thankful remarks. Mike Lancey forward in whatever that is. Many shared that you’re proud of and confident families. shared that “When our family met Rev. their interest in music. One even hoped about. So, spend a little time figuring Sunday Service then began at 9 am. Moon on Sunday, in our turn in line, that a program after high school (sim- out what you’d like to do, and that’s Because of the larger number of peo- our daughter whispered to her and her ilar to the STF) could be started for 2nd ok.” Through hearing this from Rev. ple attending from the whole district, husband that she would like to best Generation sharing a passion for music, Moon, her heart could truly be com- service with Rev. Moon was held at the friends. I personally felt like I was walk- wherein they could keep pursuing music forted. Calvary Lutheran Church in Seattle ing on clouds after our meeting and but be able to experience God as well. Many of the responses that Rev. with over 350 members. was very fortunate to be table to thank One 2nd Generation member felt Moon gave to the second generation Rev. Moon began her sermon to the Rev. In Jin Moon personally for com- comfortable sharing that she feels her also created a strong connection, with congregation by sharing her personal ing to Seattle and making such a big dream is finding a way to bring not just many of them matching her own per- feelings for Seattle. difference here.” 2nd Generation members, but all reli- sonal experiences. For example, one “When my father decided to bring Other members shared later about gious and conscientious people of the girl shared with Rev. Moon about her his children over so that we can become their full experience of Rev. Moon ’s world together; a networking that is older sister passing away in 2002. She American, and learn the American cul- visit. Brian Granstrom shared that the extremely honest, useful and conven- expressed that this has changed how ture so that we can be in a position to most moving part of the weekend for ient for anyone. “There has to be a way her life has been, and shifted reality love the American people, one of the him was when she took the time on for her. There first places we landed was Seattle. I Saturday evening to talk with each of were many feel like just as Seattle represented for the second generation. “I felt that every- Ameriprise processes to the True Family a brand new begin- one in attendance was able to get a IRA accounts overcome, ning, in a way Seattle represented for much deeper connection with the True financial advisors but because the world many brand-new beginnings. Family through this interaction.” In ROTH accounts of what she I cannot imagine my life without the past he had not been able to meet David Ryan Rollover 401k wentMicrosoft, and I cannot start my day True Family up close and personal Financial Advisor through, she without Starbucks. And we wouldn’t when they visited their district. But Mutual funds hopes to help be quite as effective as a True Family this time, he felt a strong familial con- 1735 Ellington Road South Windsor CT 06074 Stocks others by if we didn’t have the Boeing Company nection with Rev. Moon and her fam- Tel 860-644-8176 Fax 860-644-5602 working with to thank. (laughter) So I feel truly blessed ily. Bonds Toll free 866-475-1533 youth deal- in so many ways to be here with you Another member from Seattle, Randy [email protected] ing with grief. this morning”. Orr, shared “I feel that Rev. In Jin Moon Rev. Moon After listening to her speak to the has now emerged to connect American H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, responded in congregation, Rev Larry Krishnek shared members with True Parents. Thank a registered broker-dealer, and registered investment advisor Call me agreement that “Rev. Moon’s message was a balm you, Rev. Moon for accepting this pre- that putting to the hearts of us all. Her strength, cious role.” O your energy wisdom and maternal love engender a into helping certain confidence and hope. This kind January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 11 One Family under God in Malaysia by Hyun Jin Moon here, I am deeply impressed at how ed of your beautiful tradition of accept- of peace. I have come here tonight to this nation is becoming a model of ing all faiths, allowing all Malaysian’s challenge you to dream the greatest This address was given at the Glob- interfaith peace and unity, with peo- to worship God according to the dic- dream of all, the dream of “One Fam- al Peace Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ple of all religions, races and ethnici- tates of their conscience. ily Under God.” October 19, 2008. ties living together as neighbors and Moreover, Malaysia has invited tens I think we can all agree that there t is a great honor and pleasure to as brothers and sisters. of thousands of students from all over is a long way to go if we are to truly be with you today to celebrate a Malaysia is truly a nation that loves the world to study here, many with realize this dream of peace. In recent vision of everlasting peace. Your God. When we visited the Putrajaya generous scholarships. In this way, weeks, financial chaos and economic being here this evening in such Mosque on Friday, I was inspired to you are helping to create a new gen- uncertainty have been shaking almost numbers is a clear sign that the learn how the government officials eration of peace-builders who will play every nation of the world. IGlobal Peace Festival is indeed bring- pause their duties daily and especial- a central role in building a world of Every nation also faces persistent ing a new breath of hope to a world ly on Friday to pray at the mosque. peace in this 21st century. problems of crime, unemployment, yearning for an end to the cycle of war, Elsewhere, we saw preparations for Young people like to dream big. AIDs, poverty, family breakdown and conflict and poverty! the celebration of Deepavali, the Hindu Malaysia is young nation that is dream- youth problems. On top of all that, I love Malaysia! Each time I come festival of lights, and we were remind- ing about becoming the world capital see ONE FAMILY on page 13 Brasilia GPF and the Global Peace Corps rasilia, “Imagine Brazil - With young people more than from enemy 20,000 nations and noisy Brazil- from different Bians of all ages filling faiths working the Nelson Nilson sta- side by side in dium with noise and service,” he enthusiasm, Bishop said. “Any ini- Manoel Ferreira, the tire- tial misunder- less chairman and pro- standings and moter of the Global Peace suspicions Festival (GPF) held in would fade Brasilia December 7, away as they could perhaps at last sweat, cry and afford himself a quiet laugh together smile of satisfaction. with a common “This is a very impor- purpose and tant time for Brazil,” he cause. Serving told reporters. “We are others can be one of the fastest grow- one of the ing nations in the world, fastest ways to and it is time for us to a world of show the world what we peace.” can do.” Although Brazil Earlier in the has its full share of social day, the idea and economic problems, became a local the most urgent prob- reality when lems facing its 180 mil- 150 trees were lion people are not pri- planted and marily material or eco- band shelters nomic, but moral and and play- spiritual, Ferreira said. grounds were Ferreira, who not only painted in serves as a Federal GPF’s recogni- Deputy in the Brazilian tion of the Unit- Congress but is also life ed Nations President of the nine- International million member Assem- Volunteer Day blies of God fellowship in the nearby in Brazil, might be one city of Gama. of the busiest men in The young peo- Latin America. But in ple who came the past five months the out to volunteer task of preparing the were delighted Global Peace Festival in to find them- Brazil has been one of selves joined by his main preoccupa- an enthusias- tions, with several hun- tic group of eld- dred volunteers coordinating a vast Brazil’s states, and hundreds of church- directly, representatives from the diplo- erly people more array of programs across the nation. es, mosques, synagogues, schools, and matic missions based in the Brazilian than ready to help with the planting “Governments can’t solve these prob- communities were treated to a festive capital, NGOs, and other community and to dispense gardening and other lems alone,” Ferreira said. “We have to gala that included traditional Indian swelled the attendance to more than advice! empower our nation’s youth and heal dances, a father-and-son horse parade, 400. “This program has been very well- our families. We need to restore our and performances by many of Brazil’s Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, international supported by our community,” said traditional values.” In fact, Brazil has top Christian and country entertain- president of the Global Peace Festival, Donizete Andrade, Mayor of Gama. been a leader in faith-based programs ers, including crossover multiplatinum explained that the GPF had three main “Together with our police and fire depart- with churches tackling problems such singer and artist Frank Aguiar. objectives: interfaith cooperation, ments, community health agents, and as substance abuse, alcoholism, fam- On December 5, the GPF convened strengthening the family, and creating schools, it’s good to see federal agen- ily breakdown, and abuse with notable a special invitational program in the a culture of service. He urged the assem- cies represented here to help.” Sever- success. National Congress to consider ways in bled deputies and guests to urgently al NGOs in attendance were coordinat- The celebration in the nation’s cap- which faith and community leaders consider the creation of a “Global Peace ed by Mr. John Breyer, director of the ital December 7th was a fitting conclu- could help bring fresh perspectives to Corps” that would give young Brazil- Brazilian Chapter of the International sion to those long months of effort. The the nation’s political leaders. Intrigued ians an opportunity to serve the region Relief Friendship Foundation. The event representatives of 50 nations, all 26 of by the rare opportunity to participate and the world. was covered by many local TV stations and the newspaper, Tribuna do Brasil.O 12 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 GPF in London Opens New Partnerships

by Michael Balcomb European Year of Intercultural Dia- in Germany. Service project organiz- behooves a country to look carefully logue, challenged the audience to seek ers, women activists, and religious lead- at how these can be nurtured,” accord- he Global Peace Festival in new opportunities for interaction among ers described ways they are building ing to Edward Hartley, chairman of London this November different cultures. ongoing connections among people of UPF-UK Marriage and Family Initia- brought together Ambas- Focus groups addressed topics of diverse social, economic, and religious tive. sadors for Peace from broad interest: women’s peace initia- backgrounds. The Main Event throughout Europe, Africa, tives, marriage and family, interfaith, At the Interfaith focus group, vari- andT the Middle East to a wide range community cohesion, peace and devel- ous approaches to interfaith work were At 4:30 PM people began entering activities from conferences in elegant opment, and the environment. Each presented. Speakers explored the poten- the exhibition hall at the ExCel Cen- settings to service proj- tre for the main event. ects in inner-city parks Art exhibits and a dozen and a rousing concert in information booths the ExCel center, one of from various GPF part- London’s newest and ners on themes of peace hottest venues. attracted much atten- The Conference in the tion. legendary Palm Court The 3,000 seats in Terrace at the London the auditorium quick- Waldorf Hotel. A favorite ly filled up, and anoth- retreat for Oscar Wilde er 1,000 people and other literary giants, watched the program the room also doubled on a screen in an over- as the state room in the flow room. Musicians 1954 film, Titanic from various back- Senior statesmen grounds and styles per- spoke about their expe- formed, to the delight riences addressing a vari- of the audience. Dhol ety of conflict situations, drums and bagpipes hoping that a new gen- opened with an excit- eration of leaders will ing East/West fusion benefit from their insights. perfomance, followed Jan-Willem Bertens, a by the string section former Dutch Ambas- of the Royal Philhar- sador in Central Ameri- monic Orchestra con- ca, described working ducted by David Eaton behind the scenes to playing Benjamin Brit- defuse tensions and bring ten’s “Simple Sympho- armed conflicting parties ny.” together. H.E. Alfred Moi- Then top UK soul siu, former president of singer Ola Onabule and Albania, talked about the Austrian Peace ways people in the Balka- Choir took to the stage ns have been working to sing Josh Groban’s together to rise above his- “You Raise Me Up.” toric conflicts. Other singers includ- Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, ed “New Generation” Secretary General of UPF, from the DaVinci’s spoke about the needs band, Dawud Wharns- for a universal values- by, Steve Balsamo and based approach to form a basis for peo- forum attracted at least 200 partici- tial benefits that cultural diversity can The Storys, the rising teen rap star and ple of diverse races, religions, and pants. bring to communities, emphasizing the Patti Boulaye, a popular singer also nations to live together in peace. Two Members of Parliament from need to incorporate the entire spec- known for her charity work in Africa. Mwalagho Kililo, Secretary General, the UK and one from Germany spoke trum of a community in ways that Jhr. Drs. Pieter Beelaerts van Blok- UPF-Africa, explored the spiritual foun- at the Community Cohesion focus group address the needs of all. Examples were land, a former Dutch government min- dations of leadership and presenta- on issues facing immigrant and minor- given of bringing people together through ister, welcomed Global Peace Festival tions about UPF’s understanding of ity communities. Tom Brake talked housing projects in Northern Ireland founder Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, who spoke the root cause of conflict and the prin- about countering the growing alien- and interfaith youth service projects. extemporaneously on the theme of “One ciples of restoration were given by Mr. ation, segregation, and lack of cohe- The Marriage and Family focus group Family Under God,” a message he has Jack Corley and Mr. Michael Balcomb. sion in his own district in England as featured presentations about marriage been delivering throughout the year to Other speakers included Ambas- well as urban Europe in general. Andrew preparation and marriage enrichment Global Peace Festivals on five conti- sador Makarim Wibisono, former pres- Pelling described the need to offer young programs. Statistics show that such nents. He called upon the crowd to ident of the UN Human Rights Coun- people positive role models and direc- programs help reduce the probability make a commitment to interfaith unity, cil, and Rev. Marcus Braybrooke of the tion, and Bayram Inan described the of divorce. “Stable families are the build- strong families, and selfless service. World Peace Council, who spoke about challenges facing Turkish immigrants ing blocks of a peaceful society; it This keynote address was followed the spiritual impulse behind by Beatles tribute band, Bernie the creation of the United and the Peacemakers featur- Nations. Youth representa- ing Simon and Jo, Twist and tives from six religious tra- Jive champion dancers. The ditions said that young peo- music and the moves proved ple had a particular respon- irresistible, and people of all sibility and opportunity to ages got out of their seats to move beyond barriers cre- dance and mingle with one ated by differing religious another to some of the most practices and rituals, and memorable songs. For once, allow the wisdom and uni- it was not a Hard Day’s Night, versal values of their reli- and the evening concluded gions to promote human happily with the appointments rights and dignity. of many new Ambassadors A second session reviewed for Peace. the quest for common val- Following the success of ues in Europe throughout GPF London, organizers say 2008, which has been des- they are already making plans ignated the European Year for a much larger festival in of Intercultural Dialogue. 2010.O Iman Abduljalil Sajid, Chair of the Task Force for the January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 13 GPF Celebrates Holiday of Holidays in Haifa by Hod Ben Zvi, UPF-Israel a celebration in years.” On one stage ties. To the sound of a Native Ameri- who participated in the activity, embraced surrounded by historic buildings, a can slowly beating her drum and singing several of the pairs. aifa, Israel - On December special Native American ceremony took a haunting melody, each pair broke Mayor Yahav welcomed everybody 20, 2008, the Global Peace place led by Dr. Shuki Ben Ami, who their arrows and raised the pieces high and invited the international partici- Festival was celebrated in was the events’ master of ceremonies. above their heads before placing them pants to return in the coming years, Haifa, Israel, as part of that Twelve people were invited to the in the urn at the center of the stage and then jokingly said he would tax city’s annual December stage and paired with representatives and embracing each other. When all them after the fourth year! The cele- Hcelebrations. The diverse crowd was bration continued composed of Jews, Mus- with more perform- lims, Christians, and ances. The audience Druze from Haifa and filled every available all around the country. space, including the Though it was in mid- road overlooking the winter, a perfect day wel- area as well as win- comed families and indi- dows and balconies viduals to the pictur- of nearby buildings. esque Wadi Nisnas where After the mayor multiple festival activi- spoke, Dr. Thomas ties took place. The Walsh, Secretary Gen- crowds began to fill up eral of the Universal the streets as early as Peace Federation, led 10:00 in the morning. the Middle East Peace Walking through the nar- Initiative representa- row streets, one saw tives of more than 13 numerous stalls offer- nations onto the stage. ing colorful tables filled He gave an address with a large variety of on behalf of the GPF products to attract the Founder Dr. Hyun Jin crowds. Moon, highlighting Our Global Peace Fes- the role of the family tival program was con- as “the school of love,” ducted as a joint ven- the place where we ture with Haifa’s munic- develop the skills of ipal company, Ethos, healthy relationships that produces the year- within society at large. ly Hag Hachagim event, The crowd actively the holiday of holidays. participated, raising This is a month-long their hands in agree- series of events every ment to the motto pro- December honoring and claiming; “One fami- respecting the four Abra- ly under God.” hamic faiths. A dazzling array of The program began performances contin- at 10:30 am and lasted ued and, even though until 4:00 pm, with more dusk was approach- than 24 groups and indi- ing, the crowds viduals (200 artists in refused to leave the total) performing on two festival. All stood stages simultaneously. together as the final There were rock bands song, “Seeds of Love,” and choirs, martial arts was performed by demonstrations and Naty Rosenfield with dance groups, vocal the whole crowd join- singers and ethnic musi- ing in. cians, and much more. All performances Altogether, police esti- were offered volun- mated that some 40,000 tarily, and we had people participated in more willing perform- the day-long events in midtown Haifa. of enemy nationalities, religions, or had finished, the master of ceremonies ers than time allowed. The disappoint- Everybody seemed to be having great races. Each pair was then handed an set fire to the broken arrows as the ed artists who were not able to perform fun. Massoud, one of the neighborhood authentic arrow and asked to break music continued. The crowd cheered were comforted with assurances of invi- residents, said, “We haven’t seen such the arrow signaling the end of hostili- and Yona Yahav, the Mayor of Haifa, tations for a future program.O

ling the world’s problems through the one man, woman or family but belongs most intimate of human relationships. ONE FAMILY same old military, economic, political, to all humanity and, most of all, to God. We use familial terms to describe the from page 11 diplomatic and scientific solutions. As my father explained in a recent closeness of any relationship, saying Dealing with only the symptoms of glob- Peace Message, “that person is like my father, like my there are a record number of wars and al crisis and conflict and ignoring the God, the Creator of all things under mother, like my brother, like my sister, regional conflicts that continue to plague root cause will not work. the sun, is the true parent of all human- like my son and like my daughter.” the human family. We must be bold and break new ity. He is not a parent in the parochial Most importantly, the family is the Recently, the United Nations released ground in our search for peace and sense, existing only for a certain reli- school of love. I believe that the three- a very pessimistic report stating that prosperity, if we are to really go beyond gion, a certain race, or the residents of generational model of grandparents, progress towards the Millennium Devel- the failures of our past. Today, there- a certain region. parents and children is the paragon of opment Goals is way off track. No won- fore, I want to share a new vision of You may call Him by any name, be family virtue. der it sometimes seems that our world lasting peace for Malaysia and for all it Allah, Jehovah, God, Heaven or any Those generations represent the past, is actually further away from peace nations. other. What is important is that He cer- present and future living in harmony than ever before! That vision is “One Family under tainly exists and lives as the creator in one family, setting the basis of estab- One thing is clear: if there is to be God!” and true parent of all mankind. lishing everlasting peace centered upon any change, the world undeniably needs The one who has taken on the man- A True Family is the Model for Peace true love. a new vision of peace for the 21st Cen- tle to champion this vision around the Why is the family the fundamental Before we call ourselves Muslim or tury. Moreover, unlike the secular think- world is none other than my father, the building block for peace? First and fore- Christian or Hindu, before we see our- ing of our recent past, it should be a Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon. He has most, the family is universal. Regard- selves as Black, White, or Asian, before spiritual vision, rooted in universal val- devoted his entire life and all his resources less of race, ethnicity, nationality and we identify ourselves as Malaysian, Chi- ues. to the fulfillment of that dream. religious affiliations, we are all mem- nese or Korean, we are first and fore- We only need to look back to the last The dream to build “One Family bers of families. most brothers and sisters and mem- century to recognize the futility of tack- Under God” is not the dream of just Secondly, the family represents the bers of God’s eternal family.O 14 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 Winter Highsch January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 15 chool Retreat

Third annual new england christmas social 16 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 GPF Manilla ‘One Big Family Under God’

eligious In his welcome and polit- remark, Villar ical lead- reminded the pub- ers from lic that peace various should start from Rnations shared, Sat- one’s self before it urday December 13, resonates to oth- the limelight in front ers as he likened of thousands of peo- the world and the ple at the Quirino people as a space- Grandstand in Mani- ship in the universe la in a show of unity and its passengers. and symbolic break- "We share a noble ing of cultural barri- dream of creating ers to become "one a world at peace big family under God" where love res- during the Global onates all over, Peace Festival. where we focus During the occa- more on the many sion, GPF co-chair- things that unite man Dr. Hyun Jin us rather than on Moon announced to our differences, festival delegates the where harmony holding of the first prevails over dis- ever World Conven- cord and where tion of the Global everyone becomes Peace Festival in his brother’s keep- Manila by the end of er," he said. 2009. "To build a "London, Wash- peaceful world, we ington, Tokyo and must start laying Seoul were all strong the foundation of candidates. But in peace in ourselves," the end, I am pleased Villar added. to announce to you As to the Philip- this evening that this pines being chosen GPF World Conven- for the GPF world tion will be held right convention, Robert here in Manila," he Kittel, GPF Public said to the cheering Relations director, crowd. said the country is According to the leading global Moon, the peace fes- peace advocate in tival in Manila which the world and a opened last Decem- perfect example of ber 11 should serve a nation with as a "great awaken- diverse cultures ing" for the people and religions that can live peacefully worldwide to stand and country, and establish the peace- tianity taught by Jesus 2000 years ago," in one place. up and be united in eradicating strife ful, ideal world of God’s cherished Moon added. Moon likewise called on "Take a look at the people in Min- and poverty worldwide. desire," he said. the citizenry to make a solemn pledge danao. I think that’s the best way to "The dream of ‘One Family under "As we celebrate the Global Peace in leading the world to peace through explain how people, no matter what God’ will be clarion call of our age. The Festival here in Manila, we must initi- the vision of "One Family under God." their race is, can live harmoniously," time has come to tear down the man- ate a worldwide ‘Great Awakening’ root- "It can end the strife and poverty of he said. made walls of race, culture, religion ed in the true universal spirit of Chris- Africa, the conflict in the Middle East, During the start of the festival, spec- and the final remnant tators were entertained by marching of the Cold War on the bands and street dancers donned in Korean Peninsula. The UTS BOOKSTORE ONLINE colorful costumes. Flags of different power of one human countries were paraded by Reserve Offi- family united with the cers Training Corps (ROTC) members. More choices – great selection! Will of God can quell People started converging in front of the turmoil of conflict the Quirino Grandstand as early as throughout the world," 1:30 pm. Yesterday. Organizers said he explained. they were expecting some two million Political leaders took people to come but as of 6 p.m. last a break from politics night, GPF Security Chief Venus Agustin to join the global peace Just arrived pegged the number of attendees at 1.2 celebration. Former million. Speaker of the House Despite efforts to promote peace “The Gift of Life” Jose De Venecia Jr., through becoming a single, unified fam- former Senate Presi- ily, Moon warned that attaining peace dent Manuel Villar and might be hampered should the basic 2nd Generation Blessing Senator Miguel Zubiri fundamentals of family be eroded. Preparation Guide Book shared the same stage "Divorce and family breakdown are as they joined religious at an all time high. Every nation faces leaders in the symbol- major challenges with its youth. The ic lighting of Peace Can- social and economic cost of the break- dles. www.bookstore.uts.edu down of the family is staggering," he At least 81 gover- lamented. nors, 18 congressmen, "The healing of the family is a spir- six senators and 30 or call: (845) 752-3000 x 218 itual task. We must make it our prior- mayors were cited by ity to bring God back into every fami- organizers in their ly. When God is the center of our fam- efforts to promote ilies, all our other problems will fade peace. away," Moon added.O January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 17 GPF: Solomon Islands Model Nation of Peace by Greg Stone dous success of the GPF, heralding a time provinces and among different faiths was tance of the Global Peace Festival for the of great potential and hope in the Pacific a major under-current of the conference, future of the Solomon Islands. National oniara, Solomon Islands Rim. whose theme was “Towards a New Para- heroes were recognized for their life-long November 29, 2008- “Under The small island nations dispersed in digm of Leadership and Good Governance contributions to their communities and the motto of One Family under both the northern and southern regions for Development and Peace.” nation. God, everyone can learn to of the Pacific, on either side of the equa- Perhaps the largest event of its kind Almost all major groups attended the live in harmony,” according tor, as well as Japan, Taiwan, the Philip- ever held in the Solomon Islands, the Glob- festival, from the Chinese community to Hto the chair of the Global Peace Festival- pines, Indonesia, the Solomon Islands, al Peace Festival inspired and built upon the indigenous inhabitants of Guadal- Solomon Islands, Hon. canal and Malaita, mark- Augustine Taneko, a ing the beginning of a Member of Parliament. new era of reconciliation, The declaration given harmony, and peace. by Rev. Sun Myung Moon A combination of out- on November 29, 1992 reach teams and media in Sydney, Australia, enti- advertisements informed tled “The Unified World schools, the media, and Begins from Oceania” the general public about bore substantial fruit the GPF’s social impact exactly 16 years later in activities, which includ- the summertime nation ed the National Song of the Solomon Islands Competition, the Com- through the Global Peace puter Assistance Program, Festival held November the service projects, and 28 and 29, 2008. Para- a program of ongoing phrased by many in the scholarships. Solomon Islands as the Starting by serving the “Unified World Begins community, the Global from the Solomon Peace Festival held a series Islands” and strength- of publicised clean-up ened by Father Moon’s efforts together with focus on that nation as schools to demonstrate the future headquarters the culture of “living for of the Federation of Island the sake of others.” Those Nations for World Peace, who joined the clean-ups this motto has been the garnered the curious gaze driving force behind the of people in Honiara City, decision to host the Glob- who encouraged the vol- al Peace Festival in its unteers in their efforts, capital Honiara. The even joining in. One res- vision is to establish the ident of Honiara congrat- Solomon Islands as a ulated the Global Peace model nation of peace for Festival for its good job, Oceania and the world. exclaiming: "Show the The GPF comes on the people of Honiara how to heels of a tumultuous clean their city." time in the history of the Twelve scholarships Solomon Islands due to to the Queensland Insti- civil wars and riots. The tute of Commerce and capital Honiara is still Technology were award- recovering from the ed during the Global Peace wounds of ethnic con- Festival. They offer a great flicts between the indige- opportunity to young up- nous population of and-coming leaders to Guadalcanal and make a positive change migrants from the island in their own lives as a of Malaita. Also, a riot basis for changing their that burned down Chi- Australia, New Zealand and other coun- the good will and cooperation of the top society. natown left emotional and psychological tries, should become as one country and spheres of society as well as the grass- In the lead-up to the main event, schools scars that are painful and worrisome. The form one union to sustain peace through- roots, bringing together a diverse audi- invited the character education and HIV Global Peace Festival with its theme “One out the Pacific Rim civilization. This will ence of some 15,000 people, almost 30 /AIDS prevention team to give presenta- Family Under God” could not have come secure peace and stability for all people. percent of the entire population of Honiara. tions to raise social awareness about crit- at a better time. Its message has been What I am saying to you is that you The celebration at Lawson Tama Sta- ical issues facing the Solomon Islands. warmly and openly received by the great have the responsibility to protect and save dium was preceded by a parade led by the The Global Peace Festival has launched majority of its leaders and citizens. The the oceanic realm, which is a lifeline on police band and various cultural groups social impact programs aimed at dealing GPF is serving as a platform and vehicle which humanity’s future depends, from in colorful dress that drew hundreds of with these and other important challenges to help unite the diverse peoples of the the environmental destruction and con- on-lookers, well-wishers and participants. facing Solomon Islands youth. These pro- Solomon Islands into one family under flicts that are worsening by the day, and The crowd began to swell at the stadium grams will be ongoing and will continue God. to shield the natural resources for the through the afternoon, finally reaching to make a lasting impact on the educa- The motto of the Solomon Islands GPF sake of peace in the future. capacity during the main program. They tional system of the Solomon Islands O was “Unite Solomon Islands as a Model - Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, March came to watch some of the bright- Nation of Peace: One Family under God!” 2007 est and most popular cultural and the support of the partnerships of The International Leadership Confer- groups and musical bands from church groups, the Deputy Commission- ence (ILC) brought together leaders from around the region as well as to er of Police and police force, media insti- all spheres to discuss and consider good hear the words of national and tutions, the Honiara City Mayor and Coun- practices of good governance that lead to local politicians. These includ- cil, as well as popular bands and artists peace. The Head of State, H.E. Sir Nathaniel ed the representative of the Prime made the GPF Solomon Islands an all- Waena, addressed the audience that includ- Minister, Minister of Home Affairs encompassing effort to initiate positive ed ministers of government, members of Hon. James Tora, Member of change in the Pacific. parliament, as well as major religious, Parliament Augustine Taneko, Father Moon has stressed the role of women and youth leaders. He was the Lord Mayor of Honiara His Wor- the Solomon Islands and other small island first sitting head of state to address a ship Andrew Mua, and Pastor nations of Oceania as taking the lead in Global Peace Festival, and his presence Geoffrey Alacky, President of setting the precedent to build unity amongst at the conference brought great distinc- the Solomon Islands Full Gospel the nations of the Pacific and the world. tion and dignity to the historical event. Association, speak of the signif- The prepared spiritual foundation of the The need for reconciliation between the icance of the day and the impor- Solomons was instrumental in the tremen- 18 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 Music Touches Hearts at Moldova Peace Festival

unday, 09 November 2008— speech was met with great interest and universal family to establish a peace- Moldovan national anthem Limba Noas- Beginning with a few words enthusiasm from those guests hear- ful world. His presentation was fol- tra, which had a powerful emotional by Ronald Koonce, the night ing for the first time about need for lowed by a special group of women who impact on the crowd. started with the mes- religious people to come together as a sang an inspiring rendition of the Finally, all performers gathered sage that music is together on stage with can- Sthe connector of all people, dles to sing the finale, “One with help from a few words by Family under God” in a spec- John Lennon. Then, the enter- tacular display ending in a tainment began. Local stars touching moment with four came out to perform and have doves being released into a hand in peacebuilding, includ- the air as audience mem- ing vocalists Olga Ciolacu, bers applauded. Natalia Barbu, Nelly Ciobanu, It was evident that this Aura, and Janet Erhan. Each event could have involved provided music and songs with many more people, since a positive message and briefly the large hall was filled to explained what this opportu- capacity with excited peo- nity has meant to them. Dances ple, internationals and locals from all over the world were alike. Speaking personally showcased, thanks to several as a foreign participant, local dance studios whose tal- while the language was not ented dancers performed. At understood, the message one point, they offered a tra- rang clear. It transcended ditional Moldovan folk dance national borders, religions, to reinforce the national pride and personalities, which is that uniquely characterizes the true example of peace. the people of Moldova. Other Hearts sang louder than artists, including Natalia Proca, words and, in a place that Surorile Osoianu, El Radu, is divided, a time was created when all could come and Iulian Pusca, also showed O their support for the evening. together. Dr. Katsumi Ohtsuka’s European Leadership Conference Considers Security Issues

By Christopher Davies Homan, advisor to Clingendael and for- mentioned that the UN Security Coun- munity, but also for his suggestion mer director of the Netherlands Defence cil members were led by their own that, if you have a problem, don't tack- he last UPF European Lead- College, spoke on “Developments and national interests, not global concern. le it head on, but try to put it in a dif- ership Conference of 2008 Trends Concerning International Secu- Corruption was also a concern; for ferent context; which he felt was also was held in UPF-Nether- rity.” example, the Netherlands invested 1.2 a good lesson for one's personal life. land's Glory House Confer- General Homan started with a fic- billion euros in Afghanistan, and peo- He showed that Russia faced many ence Center in Bergen aan tional story of a UN peacekeeping gen- ple wonder to what effect. The Taliban's challenges. It was confronted with Zee,T North Holland, December 12-14. eral, driver, and junior officer who were control seems to be growing, and even China's 1.3 billion people (though Rus- Five of the ten sessions were devot- captured by hostile forces. They were Kabul is now threatened. He opined sia is huge, its population is a relative- ed to a presentation of UPF’s that, ironically, the ly small 170 million) in the east and Founding Principles by Timo- Afghanis' support for the Muslim south: Europe was the least thy J. Miller, Vice-Chairman the Taliban was main- of its worries. Putin had restored nation- of UPF-Europe. Wim Koetsier, ly for economic rea- al self-respect, but its parliament was UPF-Netherland Secretary Gen- sons. just a rubber stamp. Its resurgent eral, was Coordinator and he Dr. Willem F. van nationalism needed to be taken into was ably assisted by Hans Eekelen, a former account; he did not think it would be Campman and local families. Dutch Ambassador, in anybody's interests for the Ukraine There were about 30 partic- Deputy Foreign Min- or Georgia to join NATO. Everyone had ipants, from Albania, Denmark, ister, and Defence Min- come off badly after the conflict in Geor- Finland, France, Luxembourg, ister, presently work- gia. Norway, Poland, and the host ing with the Nether- All three speakers are closely involved country. lands Advisory in Clingendael, and all are highly influ- There were three guest speak- Committee on Euro- ential and command respect because ers: on Friday evening, Dr. Dick pean Integration, spoke of their attitude as well as knowledge. Leurdijk spoke on the “The Sit- on “The Future of the Leurdijk remains calm and polite and uation after the Lebanon War EU-Russia Relations thoughtful even if rudely challenged in 2006.” He is a senior research after the Recent Con- in the middle of a speech (which did associate of the Netherlands told they could have a final request flict in Georgia.” not happen at the ELC); Homan qui- Institute for International Relations before they were killed. The general In opening, he reported that he had etly defused the protests of certain Clingendael in the Hague and a spe- wanted to make a speech, the driver recently been at the 25th anniversary Muslims ruffled by some of the pho- cialist in political and military UN issues. to write a letter to his mother, and the of Clingendael, where Kofi Annan told tos supporting the text in his Power- He is in much demand as a lecturer, junior officer to be killed before the of how The New York Times had said Point presentation by saying he would policy adviser, and political commen- general made his speech! This gener- his first task as Secretary General of change them when he arrived home; tator in the Netherlands and beyond, al's speech was a roller coaster ride the UN was to reform it. When he spoke and Dr. Van Eekelen is a diplomat from including the NATO headquarters in through more aspects of the topic than to the Security Council, he apologized his heart as well from experience, always Brussels. His detailed analyses of UN most of the listeners probably realized that he had not yet achieved this goal. calmly optimistic. He was talking encour- resolutions show that substantial help existed, starting with the numerous The Russian Ambassador replied that agingly at dinner, in French, about the is often hindered by lack of clarity or “drivers of change” in security. He exam- he had had time enough, since God Middle East Peace Initiative to one of a limited mandate to act. In this case, ined the effects of climate change, the had created the world in seven days; the guests, while his wife delighted our the UN Security Council seemed to emergence of Asia and especially China, to which Annan had replied that God Indian Surinami film maker with sto- think that Lebanon had to resolve the cyber warfare, intra-state conflicts (now had done it all Himself, but that he, ries about meeting Pandit Nehru when situation inside the country. Mr. Leur- more numerous than those between Annan, had to work with the Security her husband was Dutch Ambassador dijk felt that another war in the Mid- states), peace support operations, and Council! As Leurdijk had said on Fri- to India. Dick Leurdijk also described dle East was almost inevitable unless terrorism. day, Dr. van Eekelen observed that it the MEPI peace trip as one of his best incoming US President Obama could He contrasted the often-quoted book is very difficult to secure UN agree- experiences and advised everyone to come up with some alternative. by Francis Fukuyama End of History ments and a clear mandate. go. On Saturday afternoon, after an with Robert Kagan's The Return of His- His vision for Europe was inspired The Van Eekelens also featured (optional) walk in nature and visits to tory and the End of Dreams (Knopf, by Jean Monnet, not only for his work prominently in the cultural evening the beach, Major General (ret.) Kees 2008). During the discussion, it was in creating the Coal and Steel Com- see EUROPE on page 19 January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 19 Family Fellowship Retreat in Maryland

by James and Matilda Stewart matched by Father Moon and blessed in marriage in 1975 in a mass wed- group of more than 25 ding of 1800 couples. There were some brothers and sisters gath- younger in their faith, couples who ered November 29, 2008 joined our Family Fellowship meetings for a Family Fellowship a few months ago. When we all came small-group leaders retreat together, we found common ground in atA Camp Letts, Maryland, on the shores our dedication and desperation to build of the Chesapeake Bay. The meeting safe, nurturing and healing commu- was hosted by the district directors, nities where families can live together Reverend and Mrs. Francis. centered on God and living for the sake Pastor Hiroshi Goto of the Northern of each other. As the saying “If you Virginia (Nova) Family Church in Vir- build it, they will come” goes, when we ginia gave presentations on how to dis- can truly live like this, as a communi- cover the essentials of the family fel- ty of heart and love, then many will lowship experience. He shared with us come and join us. After all, this is what the essentials for building a commu- people are searching for - a place to nity of love based on small groups, belong. such as the commitment needed to Thank you , Pastor Hiroshi Goto and build this kind of community, a strate- Rev. Randy Francis, for sharing some gic overview of small groups and how leader of a small group. ment to build a better world. I person- of the tools and the vision needed to to lead them, and a vision of where Many of those at the retreat have ally witnessed that kind of dedication, build this kind of community through small groups are going and how they been following the Unificationist way commitment and love again when some small groups and family fellowships! can impact our lives. There was lots of of life for more than 30 years, yet it is younger and some more mature Uni- James and Matilda Stewart are the time for discussion and sharing, as never disappointing to gather as broth- ficationists came together for this retreat. National Directors of the Family Fel- well as some time to role-play what ers and sisters in our shared commit- There were some couples who had been lowship (HDFC) Program. You may con- should and should not be done by a tact them at: [email protected] New Family Church Causes Stir in NC

by Bob Huneycutt lined to be more guest-friendly, and fter a 2-year search the Uni- music has been ficationist families in Raleigh, improved with the Durham and Chapel Hill addition of Stephanie have purchased a church Nishida on piano, building across from pres- along with guitars, tigiousA Northgate Mall in Durham, N.C. drums and bass. The building, built in 1954, is a for- Like every most Uni- mer Masonic Lodge with nearly 4000 fication communi- square feet of space and a sanctuary ties nationwide there capable of holding over 100 people. is much debate The building is being fully utilized about whose name even as it is being renovated, and has to pray in. District hosted a Sunday service by Bishop Leader Mike Lam- Jesse Edwards and a Second Gener- son has advised us ation workshop over the Christmas that in Ohio, they holiday which was taught mainly by usually just end with members of the Blessed Teens Acad- Amen, especially emy. when there are Reverend Edwards, in his message guests, but if some- on December 14, urged the members one wants to pray in to prepare internally to welcome new their own name, members and said that all the ingre- that’s okay too. Rev- dients were present to create a mega- erend Jesse church. Edwards, when he With a new church building and a was here, said he new year beginning, the Unificationist prays in this way: I, community here is getting organized Jesse Edwards, for new growth. Centered on City Leader report this in the Reverend Mamoru Uyama and Youth name of Your son, Coordinator Lucy Park, leaders were Jesus. Can I get an Amen? chosen for Inreach, Outreach, Build- Many excellent ideas for start- Koetsier remarked that the Muslims ing Maintenance and Finance Com- ing a new church can be found EUROPE appreciated the spiritual content of the mittees. Each committee leader came in Rick Warren’s superb book, from page 18 lectures. All were impressed by Huize up with a mission statement, goals and The Purpose-Driven Church. Glory and the atmosphere. program, singing a song together – and budget needs. Due to Finance Com- We refer to our two years with- Pål Arne Davidsen, foreign affairs our Latin American troubadour Carlos mittee Art Lamson’s detailed and bal- out a church building as our years adviser to the Progress Party in the Nor- Figueroa encouraged Dr. Van Eekelen anced budget, the Triangle actually of wandering in the wilderness. wegian Parliament, who has been involved to accompany him on the maracas. Dutch enjoys a budget surplus. Everything The problem was unity; we just in a number of UPF activities, later wrote, legendary singing diva Milly Scott also is in place for central North Carolina couldn’t agree on what kind of “I think one of the most important con- sang. to continue to be an active and vibrant building to buy. Then Reverend tributions and benefits of UPF is that it On Sunday, the participants shared church center. Uyama initiated a prayer condi- engages people across religious, ethnic, their reflections in the final session. The name for our local church, cho- tion in early 2008, when we were political, and language divides. By dis- Hans Campman later commented that sen by ballot, is Triangle Family Church. still meeting in community cen- cussing relevant issues in such a con- there seemed to be two distinct groups The Sunday services have been stream- ters, and soon after this build- text, it becomes possible to understand, of attendees: religious Muslims and ing was discovered. The key but not always agree on, the perspec- "somewhat less religious Westerners," to our success in the com- tives of others. For me as a politician whose appreciation of the weekend seemed ing year will be each mem- the weekend was a different experience more to do with intellect and will rather ADVERTISE IN THE ber realizing the importance from everyday life as I also got spiritu- than emotion and heart. They were con- of their unique contribution al input on the topics under considera- sidering how to apply their weekend UNIFICATION NEWS to a harmonious church tion.”O community. O experience in their existing activity and how to help UPF be more effective. Wim 20 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 Building the Cheon-il-guk Society

by Jeffery Kingsley about the need for us to have a “clear the Democratic Party more female or yin truly believe that God has this and many vision” for what we are trying to create. attributes. For example, Republicans more “surprises” in store for us when hen I went to my first He is developing some very inspiring, spe- believe more in a strong military presence things come together in the CIG which workshop close to 30 years cific plans to actualize the 210,000 Uni- in other countries and a strong national previously had been divided. ago, I was inspired to join fication Peace Temple(see HJN’s speech defense at home. They generally promote Another example is in the area of health. for a number of reasons. from Oct. 11, 2008 at tworiversvip.com) less government and more reliance on the There seems to be a significant divide One reason was the which Father has said must be built by free market and individual initiative to between what might be called Eastern “vision”W presented by the lecturer of how Jan. 2013! In the same way, I believe that solve problems. Democrats are more like- and Western medicine. Eastern medicine everything in the ”ideal society,” such as in order to build the CIG, we need a “clear ly to talk about making consensus when seems to emphasize more internal/spir- economics, politics, arts etc., would cen- vision” and specific plans for actualizing it comes to foreign policy, and are more itual and natural solutions to health prob- ter around God rather than around things God’s design in each area of society, such likely to focus on “kitchen-table issues” lems. Western medicine seems to focus like power, money and self. I thought about as government, arts, health, archi- such as health care, paying for college more on scientific research and using this recently when I had the opportunity tecture etc. This is what Dr. Tack- etc. They generally believe in a govern- chemically-oriented remedies. At the pres- to attend a Christian conference put on ett is attempting to do using ment which takes a more activist ent time, although things may be chang- by a Focus on the Family sponsored group Christian theology, and he role in solving societal problems. ing somewhat, the practitioners of the called ”The Truth Project.”(truthproject.org) has created a 12-lesson Newsweek magazine stated in more SS-type approach, such as acupunc- This project was started by Dr. Del Tack- course expressing these an article before the election ture and chi gung, are often at odds with ett who used to be a planning director for ideas. I truly believe that the “Republicans have the practitioners of the more HS-type the National Security Council under Pres- that we need to create seemed fatherly and approach. Another way to describe it is ident George H.W. Bush. I attended this a Unification world- tough…the Democrats, moth- that “Western medicine acts upon the yin conference at a church in New Jersey, view with a similar erly and soft.”(Newsweek, Oct. of the body, the substance of the body, and was part of a simulcast which includ- kind of breadth and 27, 2008, pg. 36) So Republi- the actual cells and chemicals,” while ed 34,000 people from around the US as depth. cans and Democrats need to “Oriental medicine works more on the well as several other countries. I would like to high- come together in order to yang or the energy that animates those The purpose of “The Truth Project,” light what I believe to be two reflect more fully God’s nature cells.” So in order to reflect God’s design according to Dr. Tackett, is to “build a key components of such a Uni- of harmonized dual characteris- for the CIG society(i.e., harmonized dual systematic and comprehensive biblical fication worldview. The first com- tics. Of course, the actual substance characteristics), it is imperative that the worldview that looks at all of life.” Dr. ponent is the idea that God is a of this unity, and the types of “head- “best” elements of Western and Eastern Tackett believes that God has a design being of harmonized dual characteristics, wing” policies resulting from it, would be medicine come together. Our movement not only for His Creation but also for the and, therefore, in order to reflect God’s subject to debate and discussion(see last could potentially sponsor discussions social systems of human society, such as image, human society(i.e., CIG society) paragraph). between practitioners of these different the family, the economy, the arts, the gov- must harmonize Sung Sang(SS) and Hyung In addition, each sector of the CIG soci- healing methods in order to guide our ernment etc, and that this design reflects Sang(HS), yang(positivity) and yin(nega- ety, I believe, would reflect this harmony society in such a direction. Of course, His nature, which Christians associate tivity). It can be easily seen how this unity of dual characteristics within God’s nature. when dealing with a wholistic approach with the “trinity.” Christians thus have occurs in nature when plus and minus It is thus up to us(and our 2nd Gen) to to health, other spiritual, psychological a responsibility to “remake” this world ions come together to form something research how this could potentially be and physical factors would also need to according to God’s image. Dr. Tackett much greater than the sum of their indi- accomplished in each field. Our CARP be incorporated. believes that God intended for human vidual parts. For example, chlorine is a groups may be uniquely suited to con- The second key component of such a society, based upon His design, to become gas which can be poisonous in its ele- duct such a “research of principles.” For Unification worldview, I believe, would be even more beautiful and awe-inspiring mental form, but when it combines with example, in music, there are yin and yang an emphasis on family(based on the four than the Creation itself! sodium, making unity between a positive parts of the same musical composition, realms of heart). Dr. Sang Hyun Lee wrote This made me think about what God sodium ion and a negative chlorine ion, but there may also be certain types of in Explaining Unification Thought(pg. 93) and True Parents are calling us to do. On it turns into a substance so essential that music which, in the CIG, could potential- that “a school, a commercial company, a September 7, 2008, we had a special cer- life could not exist without it(i.e.,salt). In ly be combined in ways never before expe- social organization, and a nation are emony commemorating True Parents’ one sense, sodium could never have known rienced. A number of years ago, I expe- extended forms of a family in the Unifi- “substantial resurrection.” As a part of when it was “single” what a singularly rienced firsthand the potential of bring- cation Principle view.” the ceremony, we were asked to reexam- powerful transformation would result from ing disparate parts together musically. I What does this mean exactly? Dr. Lee ine our “long-term plan for fulfilling the its union with such an “undesirable” sub- had the opportunity to visit a Messianic , in a 4-day workshop he gave in June vision of creating Cheon-Il-Guk by the stance like chlorine gas. Jewish congregation in Washington DC, 1994 at the New Yorker(Note: if anyone year 2013.” That brings to mind several Although this coming together of dual which is comprised of Jewish people who has the notes or video for this conference, crucial questions. What is our long-term characteristics occurs automatically in believe in Christ. For the first time in my please let me know), said that we need to plan? What is the “vision” for the Cheon- nature, it doesn’t usually happen that life, I heard Christian hymns being sung explain in more “concrete detail” how the Il-Guk in terms of a Unification world- way in human society where people may in Hebrew. I grew up in the Jewish tra- “family as the model” applies to social view which could be applied to all aspects choose not to associate with those of oppos- dition but I had never experienced such institutions. He explained that “such clar- of society? ing viewpoints. In other words, in human a thing before. It was truly awe-inspiring! ity is an essential step in the public accept- Hyung Jin Nim has recently talked society, plus may not want to have give It gave me a taste of what it would have ance of Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s vision for and take with minus. For example, been like if the connection between Judaism the future.”(UNews, July 1994) it seems pretty clear that a part of and Christianity had not been severed. I see BUILDING on page 21 Journal of God’s nature is reflected in the Republican Unification Studies Party, while another part is reflected in the he only journal of Unificationist theology and social reflection in the English language. Twelve Democratic Party. How- dollars per issue. Order your copy now on the ever, they often view Tweb at www.uts.edu or at the UTS Bookstore: each other in a very negative way, and, at Sunshine [email protected]. 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r. Joon Ho Seuk, repre- Dr. Joon Ho Seuk Visits UTS to senting the Family Feder- ation for World Peace and Unification International meet with International Students (FFWPUI) headquarters Doffice in Seoul, visited the Unification tical implementation of this vision tually served as a Unification move- Eurasia) Continent, consisting of Rus- Theological Seminary (UTS) Barrytown through his older brother, Mr. Kook ment leader in the former Soviet Union sia, China and Mongolia. In 2008, he campus on December 5, 2008. Jin Justin Moon, who is heading a phil- 1989-92, bringing thousands of young was appointed to the headquarters In an address to students at anthropic foundation. The South Kore- Russians, Latvians, Estonians and leadership of the FFWPUI in Korea. lunchtime, Dr. Seuk shared about the an media has Written by UTS ministry of Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, the reported actively President Dr. Tyler new International President of the FFW- and positively about Owen Hendricks PUI. He discussed in detail Rev. Moon’s the ministry ven- UTS is an inter- daily schedule of devotions, rising at tures being national and inter- 2 a.m., offering kyung baes (prostra- launched by Rev. denominational grad- tions), pledging and meditating for a Moon and Mr. uate level Seminary. period of time, then carrying out a Moon. At UTS, students can prayer walk to the site at which a world After his earn degrees which temple will be built, the Myung Dong address, Dr. Seuk will serve as a foun- Roman Catholic Church and other took a tour of the dation for ministeri- churches and temples in Seoul. Rev. facility and met with al work and leader- Moon prays for victory, illumination core staff person- ship in a variety of and peace upon the peoples of all reli- nel to discuss settings. UTS is an gions and no religion. Dr. Seuk extolled future plans for interfaith seminary the seminarians and staff to establish UTS in its impor- with both faculty and such conditions in their daily lives. He tant development students represent- then explained about the vision for the as an interfaith ing a wide range of world temple as a house of prayer for seminary, a part- religious traditions. people of all nations and religions. ner to the interfaith The curricula at UTS The vision for this temple dovetails vision being artic- are likewise inter- with that of UTS as an interfaith sem- ulated by Dr. Moon. faith in nature and inary, as Dr. Seuk explained it. Rev. Dr. Seuk served a mission with UTS Lithuanians to Divine Principle work- include courses on Christianity, Islam Moon will create worship modules as the assistant to the first president, shops in New York, and coordinating and Buddhism among others. Estab- expressing his father’s ideal through Dr. David S. C. Kim, during the late mission work of hundreds of Ameri- lished in 1975, by the founder, Rev. the liturgical and worship traditions 1970s and early 1980s, prior to becom- can Unificationists, including the grad- Sun Myung Moon, UTS celebrates more of the world’s great faiths. The goal is ing the National Director for the Amer- uates of two seminary classes and pro- than 30 Years of educating interna- to gather 210,000 people for worship ican branch of the Collegiate Associa- fessors as well. tional leaders in a wide variety of mis- in numerous such services each week. tion for the Research of Principles Subsequently, he was named Con- sions worldwide. O Rev. Moon is being assisted in the prac- (CARP). In that capacity Dr. Seuk even- tinental Director for the Northeast (now

BUILDING between the three generations and the have been refused by other banks who can actualize God’s design in each area other relatives would carry over to rela- consider them to be high risks. One of the of the CIG society, such as in politics, the from page 20 tionships in the neighborhood “family.” major reasons for the Grameen Bank’s arts, health etc. If you are as excited as How could the concept of extended fam- Senior citizens would perhaps help chil- great success, according to Prof. Yunus, we are about such possibilities, then you ily be applied to neighborhoods as well as dren with homework as well as using their is the family-type support system it has might want to check out our new discus- other kinds of social organizations with- many talents to provide numerous activ- established. Each person receiving a loan sion group on the web we are calling CIG in the CIG society? In the CIG, I believe, ities for children in the neighborhood. At is required to meet in weekly family-style NOW! You can access this at the BFA neighbors would not only know each other’s the same time, children could help sen- groups which ensure that each of their website (blessedfamilies.org) under the names but would be profoundly involved iors in multiple ways, not the least of members repays loans in a timely fash- link “BFA Groups.” We have already start- in each other’s lives. Children would treat which would be to provide a listening ear ion. ed discussions in CIG Science/Religion, other children in the neighborhood like to the telling of seniors’ life stories. In order to create and promote this CIG Politics, and CIG Family. Ultimate- they were their brothers/sisters or cousins, Businesses, sports teams, schools etc. systematic Christian worldview which can ly our plan is to initiate discussion relat- while adults would be looked upon as sur- would be like extended families. One can apply to “all of life,” Focus on the Family ing to each sector of the CIG society, such rogate parents/grandparents or take a look at some current businesses has reportedly invested 2 million plus dol- as “CIG Health, CIG Arts, CIG Architec- aunts/uncles. Also, neighborhoods would which reflect this type of family-centered lars, and has already trained 600,000 ture etc. We would also eventually like be organized in such a way as to promote ethic. For example, there is a fast-food people in over 20 countries. They are very to have 1st Gen-2nd Gen teams who can a more vibrant community life. Possibly company called Chick-Fil-A which was serious about inspiring Christians to apply become facilitators of these discussions the center of each neighborhood would started by a dedicated Christian man Biblical principles towards the “remak- in each area. So please join us if you if named Truett Cathy. If you go to the web- ing” of society in His image. In the same you would like to share ideas about how have a clubhouse, playing fields, meeting O rooms, screens for movie viewing etc. site(Chick-Fil-A.com)and click the links way, I firmly believe that we as Unifica- we can build the CIG NOW! Aju! Instead of having many individual fami- relating to the breakfast menu items, you tionists need a “clear vision” of how we ly dwellings, there would probably be can see a video showing how the Cathys more family-style compounds in which at have modeled their successful business least three generations would live. The after their own family. Another example grandparents would have their own place is the Grameen Bank, which was creat- next to the parents. Maybe some cousins ed by Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize- or aunts and uncles would also live or winning economist from Bangladesh. This visit there frequently. The relationships bank gives small loans to poor people who national families (and a very low divorce CHURCH rate), and kids who are succeeding in amazing ways. Add all the personal content you from page 26 wish, and learn ways to popularize your Nowadays there's YouTube, Twitter, and site, and let each viewer gather as much some even newer sites, hungry for content as they will. (You can also link back to offi- and with an avid global following. cial UC web sites.) I am delighted and grat- !" # Many people are shy. Perhaps afraid of ified every time I get an email out of the blue, in response to some topic I've writ- getting rejected, much less persecuted, !" when speaking about our faith. When it ten about online. #$ comes to my numerous relatives, friends, As In Jin says, in the USA our families and coworkers, I sure get that way some- are still a well-kept secret. We have an %!"& times. Even so, are you willing to share amazing story to tell, as families and as a $%&%'()*+,-*''./ the joy and healing you've experienced? movement. No longer must we rely on a The truths you've learned? You can, with secular mainstream media to share it with a blog, or articles, or posted videos. the public. We have plenty to talk about, with inter- Let's get rolling! O 22 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 THE NEW VOICES OF OUR GENERATION

Annual Winter Retreat; YMCA Camp Bernie A Message by Jin Kwon Kim then each group performed skits they to have us and allow us to have no had prepared earlier. The night ended original sin. “ from the rather late with a birthday celebration, rom December 27th to the 30th but capped off a memorable retreat for Other Activities and Overall Assistant 2008, the New Jerusalem and everyone including the staff. Retreat Reflections: greater New York communities’ Editor high school ministries gathered Some of the reflections we got from the “From the blind folded train-walking for the annual winter retreat at staff and the participants were: activity I felt that the ability to trust FYMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray NJ. someone, and even whole groups of This year marked the second time that The New Voices of Our World Café Questions: people, absolutely is awesome. the two areas cooperated inter-regional- Generation has now been Were the questions relevant to you and Everyone needs someone they can ly with the promise of developing further your life? Which one stood out the most always count on. All activities were running successfully for relationships based on the theme of "Under- and what comments made an impression fun.” standing Your Identity as a BC". With a over a year and the editors total of 60 people and a nearly 1:2 staff on you? at UNEWS would like to “I felt God while I was watching the to participant ratio, we were able to spend thank all those who have more time with each participant and get- “For me the question about struggles skit. Yes it was relevant to me ting to know them through discussions with my family hit the target because it because it showed me how God is contributed an article to this and activities planned throughout the is a struggle that I find and do not often always with you and will always love section. Spread the word, retreat. voice. Once I talked about it I felt like it you.” communicate, and link The first day comprised of was a more legitimate problem and it is building the relationships between the something I can begin to address “I always tear up at that skit. I love yourself to the rest of participants and with the staff through immediately…” it. There’s one part that I felt related America by subscribing to a series of questions geared towards to me. I wish I could fight against it the paper and submitting addressing specific issues or conflicts in “…pros/cons about the church. I didn’t like in the skit.” their lives followed by discussion in know there were so many pros…” your voice at groups. This was followed by a “The group was great. Met new [email protected] for presentation given by Mike Stewart on Sex and Money (Mike Stewart): people. My leader really cares about this section. We are “Money and Sex” that proved to open the What did you get out of the presentation? me. The second night touched me participants eyes as to how much What aspects were relevant to you? the most. Couldn’t stop crying. “ looking to fill this section of advertising affects the misconceptions of What insights did you gain? the paper with the following money and sex altering their “The atmosphere was on a higher submissions: articles understanding of the world. Also, one of “His presentation made me realize that level than last year… awesome written by our first and the added benefits of going to a YMCA all the gossip magazines, MTV shows etc retreat….extremely enlightening” camp was the friendly staff that was on are really brainwashers for evil. This second generation hand to facilitate in the climbing tower, really hit me because I used to be “Pretty awesome. Liked the people focusing on second low ropes course and archery range engaged in those kinds of things a lot. Loved the staff. Thought generation – that available at the camp after lunch. After constantly. I realized that once I pushed lectures/free time was good. Loved lunch and activities, there was panel set myself away from all that, my mindset the world café and discussions in our includes ALL second up of older brothers and sisters to changed completely and my relationship group. I liked how a lot of things gen’s! answer or share about challenges, with God grew” were practical and I could apply it to Be as subjective as you experiences and questions that the my life.” please, but keep in mind, participants asked. One of the Panel/After-panel Discussions: breakthroughs this year was the level at Which questions and answers were “This retreat was probably the best I that as this is a public which the participants were able to share valuable for you and how are they have been to and a great choice that paper, be respectful in your openly and honestly about things going valuable for you? Did you feel your I made. I came here to learn and to opinions. on in their lives after the initial ice had questions were answered and did you grow and connect with God on a been broken, allowing some deeply feel they resolved some questions or deeper level. And that’s exactly what If you have an idea for meaningful and highly relevant thoughts on your mind? I did. I was amazed at the submissions to this section, questions and answers to be shared experiences I had and the growth please let us know at between the staff and the participants. “All of the questions and answers were that occurred with my relationship This set up the second day to meaningful and valuable to me. I feel and God. You can’t make this any [email protected] and focus on content on "My Identity as a BC" that my questions were answered. I feel better because honestly it was one of send something in. keep in and "Blessing Preparation" given by that they resolved a lot of questions and the best I’ve had. “ mind, everything will Krystof Heller and Hanako Ikeno, thoughts that were cluttering up my appear in UNEWS in b&w. respectively. Both talks made an impact mind. “ “OMG! At the lake I had the greatest on the participants in both the content realization that I have been All articles must include but also the delivery as the heart and “All the questions were valuable. NEEDING! I thought the confessions name, contact info, concern for their younger brothers and Especially the one about caring for your to TP was BS, but it really did help relevant dates, etc. If you sisters was conveyed. The early friends who are struggling. They are me. I am sooo grateful! Overall this afternoon everyone participated in “Core valuable because I can relate to what the camp was GREAT” wish to remain anonymous, Value” exercises in which the core values older BC’s have gone through, because I please include that in your promoted by Hyun Jin Nim were am going through them now.” “Thre retreat overall was amazing. I email. Please send all expressed, in particular the exercise in can’t believe it was only two days. It which people closed their eyes and were “My questions were answered. The felt like several days (which is a good submissions for this section led by someone with the need to trust questions that were based on telling thing). The cabins were nice and the via email that person seemed to stand out. The someone about the church were food well prepared. I really loved my to:[email protected]. evening was the culmination of the valuable. It convinced me to go out and group and the staff was so loving. It W ant to respond to an retreat in which everyone wrote a letter read and really understand the meaning felt like an ideal family. The to Heavenly Father to report all the of this movement. Makes me really personal confession and candle light article, please email at things in the past year to make an want to learn about our church.” prayer was very touching. I felt more [email protected] offering and to confess and let go of closer to God. I’m so glad I came to things holding them back. The papers BC Identity/Blessing Presentations the retreat.“ were then burned in a fire,followed by a (Krystof and Hanako): Spread the word, subscribe candlelit prayer by the pond. After that, Were these presentations valuable? What For photos of this retreat, check out to UNEWS. everyone returned to the dining hall to insights did you gain? the centerfold of this issueO write reflections and set goals for the new year. The evening ended with a “Helped me realize how lucky BC’s are slideshow of all the photos taken and and how much our parents went through January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 23 THE NEW VOICES OF OUR GENERATION

A New Definition of CARP

by Karilee Aoki current District Representative of DC helping me to grow and own the vision various workshops. I feel very close to area, who both attended the recent LA of "One Family Under God". Especially them because they are also people who Quarterly Meeting and NY Winter on college campus, it's been a useful deeply love God and sincerely love His he Collegiate Association for Workshop, share what they like about tool in developing God-centered children, in addition to having the Research of Principles, CARP. relationships with classmates and overcome many challenges in their “CARP”, is developing into a “I first heard of CARP about teachers. By practicing this principle lives. With an increasing number of world class non-profit edu- three years ago when I started STF. I constantly feel empowered to reach such people as leaders, God has been cational foundation with a The following year I was able to attend out and expand my level of heart able to use CARP more and more to flareT for youth development. The suc- impact people, campuses, and our cessful effort of the past two years by entire nation. Kazushi Mito, under Dr. Hyun Jin Moon’s Also very inspiring and hopeful guidance, resulted in a committed nation- for me is the increasing number of good al team of CARP district leaders, lead- relationships and partnerships CARP ing budding chapters. Upon the inauguration of Kenshu Aoki as the new is making with others inside and CARP USA President in August 2008, outside of the Unification Movement this is the first time second generation with a spirit of interdependence and have taken over an entire organization creating One Family under God. Like founded by our True Parents in Amer- never before we have a strong desire ica. and capacity to raise leaders of the CARP holds Quarterly heart and to make CARP much more Meetings to gather over twenty district professional and market driven. CARP and state representatives to share best is young, full of energy, and we have practices and align with current total ownership in making our youth providence. Its signature national movement something that God will be projects are annual Principle proud of. I also hope that CARP can be Workshops held both in the summer something you feel a part of through and winter breaks, along with a special lending your wisdom, encouragement, 21 day leadership training every June. support, and love.” CARP held concurrent Winter – B. Poland, 25 Workshops this January, one at UTS and one in Los Angeles partnering with To find out more, please check the FF Pilot Team. out our new website at: Starting November 2008, www.carpusa.org O CARP launched an Alumni Family Association and held two banquets, in NY and in LA. We encouraged them to celebrate what they gained in CARP from the past and informed them of Third Annual New how they can support our current activities. There was a lively and embracing culture, and also a mutual England Christmas recognition of the new definition of CARP. The mission of CARP today is CARP events and get a better towards others. I am determined to to raise exemplary young people who understanding of its objectives. make "One Family Under God" a vision Social want to build Ideal families. By “ideal”, My experience so far consists of that students, faculty, and staff at UNO by Gullinda Loum we mean happy and harmonious national workshops, biweekly (University of New Orleans) can families who seek to give back to their conference calls, quarterly meetings, resonate with.” communities. This is how we can and events that call for CARP support. - Joy Monestere, 21 he Third Annual New Eng- contribute towards substantially I can honestly say that I am proud to “Thinking back on my years in land Christmas Social took fulfilling “One Family Under God”. be involved in an association that college I am amazed at how much place on Dec 13, 2008 in the CARP members found even more consistently promotes "One Family deeper I grew in my personal historic Boston church site encouragement to do this through the Under God" and embodies that vision. relationship with God, and how much on Beacon Street. The Social wasT put on for Young Adults in the New New Year’s motto of “proclaiming the At first, I was extremely hesitant my life has been blessed through victory of absolute sexual ethics”. to try to establish a CARP chapter on following my heart’s desire to simply England and surrounding areas and drew about 60 young adults, which was One of CARP’s goals are to my campus. I live and go to school in bring Him joy. Especially close to my a huge increase from the past two years. expand membership to ten thousand Louisiana and the community is very heart is helping others discover their Everyone came dressed in their best by 2012. We feel this can happen small. I was also questioning my own personal relationship with black and white semi-formal attire to through our on-going campus leadership ability as well as my Heavenly Father and making a enjoy a fine, festive, food and fun-filled motivation. Nonetheless, I received worldwide impact in that area. Since activities. Two such good examples are evening. ongoing support and encouragement 2002 I have also been an active part of the Orientation Seminars, which The night started with some light provide an introduction to our from my district rep, Unja Wilson, and CARP primarily resulting from God’s socializing that was followed by dinner, Principle education and the Campus the CARP core brothers and sisters. guidance for me to do so. In many ways during which a few young adults graced Global Peace Festivals. Through the At our recent quarterly meeting in CARP has been the vehicle God used to us with their talents. Following dinner, Campus Global Peace Festivals (C- Los Angeles we all shared reports bring me into a deeper relationship brothers and sisters left their seats to GPFs), CARP partners with other faith- about our districts and discussed with Him as well as be better able to dance to the latest hits and classic beats based and service organizations that issues such as; membership, the CARP help all of my brothers and sisters do in an exciting celebration of our com- hold the same values. In the Fall newsletter, and brand projects (C-GPF, the same. munity. Finally, true to the holiday tra- semester of 2008, the University of My piece of peace, ect.). But what I I graduated May 2008 and am dition of the giving-and-receiving of Bridgeport and Westchester could take away from all that was from currently a fulltime District gifts, the evening ended with a Yankee Community College both volunteered something Kenshu oppa said that, "the Coordinator for CARP USA, focusing on swap and raffle. to have trial runs, which were qualification to be a leader is to the Washington DC area. I made that This year was definitely a great suc- surprisingly successful. establish absolute sexual ethics." I decision largely to help build a stronger cess and with every year the Social gets The best words to define CARP realized in order to establish "One foundation in my Blessing, but also better and better. Next year should be come from the personal testimonies of Family Under God" we need to create because I see more potential than ever the best one yet! members themselves. Below, Joy ideal Blessed Central Families centered for CARP developing in the US. I have Check out the centerfold for color Monestere, our State Representative on Heavenly Father. gotten to know most CARP leaders photos of the nights festivities!O from Louisiana and B. Poland, the I feel like CARP is continuously through trainings like STF, NLTP, and 24 Uniﬁcation News January 2009 THE NEW VOICES OF OUR GENERATION Junior STF Winter Workshop ‘08

by kimikami Miyake faith while in high school. Many “I learned the importance of why we “I also feel that we blessed children are candidates were very moved and felt it really believe in this movement. And needed in this world to teach True applied a lot to their lives and the also finding out what our identity is Father's teachings to everyone out Junior STF Winter Workshop challenges they are facing right now. truly like. I also found a victory to there. I feel that I know who I am and 12/20/08 – 12/21/08 Afterwards everyone enjoyed a nice make God happy and that within me, could be happy with it since before I cup of hot cocoa! I could make Him filled with joy. So I felt insecure because of all the Theme: Owning my identity On the second day Chris think that was a really great influences around me. But this Purpose: Brown gave a morning service understanding and authority that I workshop helped a lot in explaining in detail about the 3 have this power to make Him happy.” understanding what it means to be a An opportunity for junior high and faculties of the mind: Emotion, - Yumee Kim, 13 Candidate BC.” high school youth to gain a deeper under- Intellect, and Will. Afterwards was a - Hitomi Fujiki, 13 Candidate standing of their identity and personal team competition based on developing “As green level, I want to always conviction in building God’s long-await- these aspects of our mind thru support the younger ones and see “When I get home, I’m going to try to ed dream, as well as the importance in athletics, academics, and the arts. them from God's viewpoint. I really felt be the best I can be. I’m going to try to maintaining healthy life of faith habits. For the Artistic challenge each like through my experience here, God not give up. Remember I’m not alone. team received a morally themed song wants me to become a leader, which is God is always with me experiencing Location: Pasadena, CA to which they were to organize and my new focus. But I must remember exactly what I am. I’m going to start to Program Components: perform a special dance to. For the to have a clear motivation and be think more positively about the - Introduction to and experiences of Academic challenge each team raced aligned with God's vision.” challenges and learn from them.” core values through presentations and to complete short math and English –Harumi Muranaka, 16 Green level -Saeli Kawakami, 11 Candidate O activities. problems. For the Athletic challenge - Presentations and activities each team competed in a tricky relay coordinated by field educators and race. All the participants had fun and green level members. could gain a lot from all the team - Presentations by Michael Holmes, challenges, especially in Junior STF Autumn Takeo Mori, and Chris Saarna on understanding how important it is to identity, sharing my identity with develop ourselves in different diverse others, and how that contributes to areas. Candidates Workshop building ideal families as an extended Finally, to close the workshop member of true family. we had a deep session of reflection and by kimikami Miyake insightful one about pursuing the Participants: testimonies in which jrstf members ideals of the Blessing and the three - Bay Area 8 participants, 4 Field shared their hearts and experiences 11/28/08- 11/29/08 great blessings, given by New Jersey Educators on Jrstf. Many expressed profound field educator, Leonard Soaivan. There - Los Angeles 35 participants, 5 Field gratitude for the workshop and was one with a role-play by the ver Thanksgiving break, Educators program and look forward to meeting Director of the Youth Education over 100 from as far as for the next workshop soon. Department, Naokimi Ushiroda, about Workshop Summary: Boston, Montreal, and North owning our identity and having Virginia attended an East conviction in sharing our beliefs with uring the weekend of Dec Testimonies: Coast Junior STF Autumn friends. The afternoon consisted of a 20th to 21st we recently “... I feel like I gained so much more OCandidates Workshop on the beautiful sports competition where core values held a joint workshop than a normal workshop. This is grounds of UTS, New York. Although were applied as well as a final between the Northern Cal- seriously one of the best workshops the workshop spanned within two days presentation by the National Junior ifornia and Southern Cal- I've been to....I'm proud of being a and one night, many people gained STF Director, Kimikami Miyake, about Difornia chapters of Jrstf. It was a one Jr.STF member and the 6 hour road diverse personal insights and discov- True Parents and True Family and the and a half day workshop and our theme trip here was most definitely worth it. eries in their relationships with God was “Owning My Identity”. I really want to thank God for this and their identity. The theme was “Own- dream in building “One Family Under Everyone came to the day.” ing My Identity” with the purpose for God”. workshop after finishing the long - James Reid, 14 Candidate junior high and high school youth to In conclusion, the workshop semester and were eager to learn gain a deeper understanding of their was a success. Below are information about their identity. On the first day “I think that God was trying to teach identity and personal conviction in and several reflections given about the we received 3 amazing lectures about me that to do anything in life, you have building God’s long-awaited dream, as participants’ experiences at the our “Identity as a Blessed Child”, to be confident in who you are as a well as the importance in maintaining workshop: “Identity as an Extended Member of BC.” healthy life of faith habits. True Family”, and “The Four Great - Sarah Mori, Candidate In UTS, they were introduced Participants: Realms of Heart”. For most candidates to and had an experience of core Massachusetts- 22 Participants, it was the first time hearing this “Today God was trying to teach me values through presentations and 1 Field Educator content and many were deeply moved. what the 4 great realms of heart are. I activities given by their adolescent New York City- 3 Participants, Also on the first day, some of have been saying that phrase every peers. Through this, whether they 2 Field Educators the green level who had previously day for probably 8 years now, every were participating or facilitating the Red Hook- 5 Participants prepared core values activities, morning in the family pledge. It feels activities or even giving the WestRock- 18 Participants, 2 Field facilitated and guided the candidates as though a small empty place in me presentations, they gained Educators, 1 Staff in them. We could feel the investment has been filled up. Like my minds a tremendous inspirations from the Texas- 3 Field Educators and care the green level had put into bottle is how I like at it and I’m trying experience. On the first evening, a field Montreal- 7 Participants, 1 Field preparing the core value activities and to put the pieces and parts in to educator from New York City, Krystof Educator many candidates could gain a new complete myself as a true daughter of Heller, presented about being a “Child Georgia- 1 Field Educator understanding in how to apply core God.” of God” and defined the characteristics Connecticut- 7 Participants, 3 Field values to their lives. – Sayana Hallal 15, Candidate in building a personal parent-child Educators Afterwards Mitsunori Sato led relationship. This was followed by New Jersey- 12 Participants, 1 Field an activity on how to explain our faith “My victory today was when I gave a testimonies from their peers, Junior Educator, 1Staff to our friends. After practicing in pairs, presentation about core values STF members, sharing about how they Northern Virginia- 3 Participants, 1 many volunteered to demonstrate because I was really nervous and I took ownership over their identity and Field Educator their ability to share their faith. It was thought I would do bad. But I learned how that affects them in their daily NLTP- 4 Staff a good experience for many of the that it’s not for me, I’m doing this for lives. HQ- 5 Staff participants and some even everyone else, so during the talk I was The next morning, Vice- determined to share their faith with thinking about how I need to think President of Youth Education for the Total some of their friends after the and care about everybody. I was Family Federation gave a morning 103 attended workshop. actually surprised that I successfully service about the vision for youth in 77 Participants, In the evening Sakiko did/finished my presentation.” building ideal families. Several other 15 Field Educators, 11 Staff Muranaka shared a testimony of – Hitoe Hiraki, 14 Green Level presentations followed including an finding her identity and developing her see Thanksgiving Break on page 25 January 2009 Uniﬁcation News 25 THE NEW VOICES OF OUR GENERATION

little things… God wanted to show me how much Today’s highlight is definitely the Thanksgiving Break - 17 year old sister, Red Hook NY faith and conviction I had in Him… testimonies. Owin, Eun Hwa, and from page 24 And God really desperately wants me Joy’s experience and their realization The personal testimonies from the Jr. to build One Family Under God in my of their identity was just amazing. I STF members inspired/ touched me own family and to have my own family learned that God’s always there for me Testimonies: the most. The parent-child someday. God is always showing and and I can depend on Him anytime because He is my eternal parent. Three points God wanted to show me Recently, I’ve been struggling to find through this workshop are that I really my purpose in life and who I am. But need to understand and appreciate all listening to these testimonies opened that True Parents and our parents did my eyes and I needed this. I really want on their journey so that I can be able to stay consistent and be grateful for to aid them in making an ideal world. everything God has done and still does Also that we need to take initiative and for me. I love God and I want to live my aid our True Parents. Lastly, that we life with a purpose and serve Him by should work together so we can all helping True Parents through growing. reach the goal of an ideal world faster. I’m thankful for all the opportunities – 14 year old sister Worcestor MA that God has laid out for me for my spiritual growth. I have so many wonderful brothers - 14 year old brother, WestRock NY and sisters. I want to become the best brother possible for them. I learned I facilitated the game ‘Disability Ball’ that being a natural and loving brother for 5 teams today… I felt I had learned (but with a vertically-centered love, of from the teams more than the teams course) is the best way to raise my learned from me… I realized that God youngers. I shouldn’t try to force was physically disabled. No matter anything on them, or try to convey how much He wants to move freely to everything in principled terms. What help us out, He can’t directly speak to God wants me to do is love them like I us in words or move around and show would in the original ideal world. I us the right way to go in life. However, need to express a love that is eternal, He can speak to us spiritually and He that will help move them forward in is always watching and guiding us and life, that will bring them closer to giving us strength. This activity helped understanding the realness and heart me and everyone else learn that no of God. relationship … realizing now how helping me show others what a True matter what kind of disability you - 16 year old brother, WestRock NY much my parents give and give to me, Parent, what my identity really means. have, you are always capable of and how they’ve never given up on me, – 16 year old brother, North Virginia providing help and strength to others. I liked how people still in high school I want to give back to them. When I go I could apply this to my daily life by presented [core values], because it back home, I want my relationship We all need to work together for God’s keeping this message God tried to made me think, ‘wow they’re my age, with my parents to be the fullest. I’ve dream. I realized more about how I convey to me all the time. I will always or younger than me, and they know all never really tried. I would just think need to work on perfecting myself and remember everyone can be a strength this’... I learned a lot from other about it, just dreaming. I learned that about how it’s really important to be to others, and I myself will also do my people. I learned how little I actually that won’t help. I need to act on it. perfected. hardest to live for the sake of others. think about God, and He’s like - 12 year old sister, WestRock NY – 14 year old sister, Bridgeport CT O everything, and I really need to put - 15 year old sister, New Jersey Him in my life and stop worrying about Westrock SNA Christmas Festivities ‘08 Photos by Richard Patterson, Irvington, New York 26 Uniﬁcation News January 2009

PAUL ilies into our facilities. Maybe not to join, CARLSON CHURCH BUILDING but certainly not to become negative! At our local BAFC one event has topped Mr. Carlson is involved with all others, in bringing throngs of new marine aspects of the ments, and interested people find them ity, and the need for embarrassing con- people into our building. This project Providence in the Bay Area in those ways. fessions and repentance. Traditional was done by one dedicated brother, with hymns are sung, along with organ music. BARRIERS great individual effort, and he wasn't All quite majestic, yet not appealing to his article concerns a topic even planning to draw a big crowd. Our Unification movement grew rap- most young people. Instead of burden- often seen in religious newslet- What project, you ask? He's a lifelong idly in the 1970s, then with shifting some guilt, most growing churches ters: church growth. Religions, fan of Lego blocks, and knows how to social trends and a storm of persecu- emphasize warm sharing and compan- denominations, and congre- create an entire city, with tiny charac- tion, leveled off. Now we're growing again, ionship. gations come in all sizes. How- ters and shops and helicopters and even more gradually, and we have a chance The exact nature of sin, and the full everT large, for almost all of them, it's not multiple running trains. Seems there to handle things better this time. course of salvation, can and should be nearly large enough. So the question are Lego clubs everywhere, and they Every church finds barriers to its openly taught--just not in a harsh way. becomes, how to grow? know how to get publicity, such as news- growth, and experts know of many ways Each person and family has to reach paper articles. GROWTH to overcome them. Our members have such these realizations in their own prop- As a result, hundreds of people came In the distant past church growth er time. to see our brother's amazing creation, was simple. You could invade a city PROGRAMS waiting in line along the upstairs hall- and proclaim: convert or die. (More way. Many donated toward the refresh- Our local Family Churches are than a few extremists seem to han- ments, plus his following year's display. relatively small, but full of ideas ker for olden times.) In autocratic Of course this was not a religious event, and energy. We've hosted a wide societies a strong ruler could change however it created a lot of good will in variety of service and public out- religions, and decree that all his sub- the community. reach programs. jects also convert. In the case of the I'm not suggesting that everyone to Sometimes these are ethnic in ancient Khazar nation, three differ- take up that particular hobby, but there focus, since we have members from ent religions claim is was they whom are hundreds of similar ones. Find some- all parts of the world. Others cen- a cautious ruler chose. thing you're enthusiastic about, and can ter on personal or social concerns, These days, with freedom of reli- do (or learn) well, then jump right in! such as marriage guidance. Then gion allowed in most nations, church- My own lifelong interest is science fic- we have our familiar crowd-draw- es are fortunate to grow in peace. tion writing and fandom, and I've begun ing speech tours. Slowly, via large families, and/or speaking at local conventions. We've initiated, or pitched in faster, by attracting new converts. with, many public service programs, THE INTERNET With the globe so tightly knit, those in cooperation with local cities and converts might be found next door Millions of young people spend hours volunteer groups. These are quite or on a different continent, and it will per day on the Internet. Despite the attended seminars at various megachurch- popular, and our members invite friends affect the entire organization. grumbling of parents, this has not result- es, and were well-received, gleaning their to come work alongside them. (One time In the United States, many older 'main- ed in a social disaster, though it may best ideas. a "nego" opponent confronted a city offi- stream' denominations are shrinking, indeed hamper the 'face to face' social In fact, several of those Pastors had cial about our involvement. Finally the as people age or convert away. About skills of certain people. learned from our own 'witnessing, work- official asked him, "So, how many enthu- ten percent of Americans are ex-Roman A good many of those young people, shop series, and actionizing' style, and siastic young people do *you* plan to Catholics, yet that church continues to rather than grabbing a backpack and changed it to focus on entire families, bring to our project?") grow, both here and abroad. hitchhiking around, look for spiritual rather than young singles. Now, in a Our church schools include many The most successful churches are truths on line. It behooves us to respond sense, they're returning the favor. non-Unificationist students, and their serious about growth, and have a spe- to that need, and we've made small efforts What are some of the common bar- parent-teacher events bring lots of fam- cific plan to follow. Mormons, Jehovah's in that direction. riers? Witnesses, and others witness constant- This past year, with the ele- Christians are widely ly, with full-time missionaries and fam- vation of In Jin Nim to lead- perceived as hypocrites, ily-level invitations. The new Evangeli- Useful Internet Addresses ership in the USA, she's made who often "get on people's cal 'megachurches' attract people with Unification Church: unification.org this a major focus. Friends of nerves" by acting judgmen- a whole panoply of activities, and their Family Federation: familyfed.org hers have gone on line to learn tally. Thus, instead of wit- sheer size becomes a social phenome- IIFWP IIFWP.org about our movement, and nessing aggressively, many na in its own right. Sometimes a spirit- Blessed Family Dept. familyfed.org/bfd what do you know, a Google churches grow by setting filled ministry will grow really fast, by USA 2nd Generation Dept. www.ipathfinder.net search brings up a page-full a full-life example for each word-of-mouth plus media coverage. Special Task Force (STF) stfusa.com of links to nego web sites. member's friends and Certain new religions have a strong Inter- Matching, 1st Generation firstgenmatchmaker.com Loads of hyped-up, caustic, coworkers. net presence, plus celebrity endorse- Matching 2gen Website: bccandidates.com and inaccurate online con- Americans are jaded, HSA Bookstore: hsabooks.com tent. It's high time we respond with a million things com- Unification International: www.tongil.or.kr in the appropriate way, with peting for our time and Bridgeport University bridgeport.edu popular sites that give our attention. So, despite their The Significato Journal" worldcommunity.com side of the story. Brunhofer & massive overall size, UTS: uts.edu We're halfway there. With- megachurches center Ocean Church oceanchurch.org out most of the old fogies (i.e., Balise, LLP around friendly small Sun Moon University: sunmoon.ac.kr folks my age) even knowing Certified Public Accountants groups. These meet at PWPA: pwpa.org it, we've already built online offices located at: homes or other quiet places, World CARP: worldcarp.org communities for like-minded HSA E-Directory: suntek.ch/edirectory 287 Farview Ave. serve a variety personal believers. For instance, our Paramus, NJ 07652 interests, and are thus ICRF: religiousfreedom.com young folks often have many 201-599-9899 deeply attractive to alien- Religious Youth Service rys.net hundreds of Facebook Friends, 201-599-2328 (fax) ated modern folks. In gen- World University Federation wufed.org in every part of the globe-- & eral these small groups Int. Religious Foundation [email protected] more than triple the number 2842 S. Vincennes Way have free rein, which fos- IRFF irff.org; www.irff-europe.org linked to the average Face- Denver, CO 80231 ters creativity and initia- Tong-Il Moo-Do (world) www.tongilmoodo.com book user. Not only that, but 303-338-8098 Tong-Il Moo-Do (NYC) www.nyctongilmoodo.com tive, if at the expense of friends who really are friends; fax: 303-369-6289 High School of the Pacific www.hspacific.org [email protected] • [email protected] close supervision. whose parents may already Kona, HI Family Federation www.familyfedkona.org Meanwhile, old-fash- know, and certainly do sup- Providing corporate, individual and ioned churches focus on port, each other. not-for-profit organizations Please let us know of any mistakes or potential additions. accounting and tax services the sinful nature of human- see CHURCH on page 21

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