May Peace Prevail On Earth News

Calling out to Youth around the globe.

Join us in our 2010 Youth Campaign to spread universal Peace Message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.”

Please send us a photograph of yourself, holding up your personal “May Peace Prevail On Earth,” message in your language.

We will be compiling the images and creating a short music video of the many Faces of Peace.  We will also be using your images on our News Blog.

Be sure to pass this along to your friends!

Email photos to:  annmarie@worldpeace.org

March 13^th, 2009

The Peace Pole was presented as a gift to the synod from the Reverend, Dr. Marie T. Cross, retiring Synod Executive.  Prior to a service of worship, there was a time of celebration, with a dinner and remarks made by members of the synod and the General Assembly.

 In response, Reverend Cross gave thanks for the years of experience and good work done in partnership with the Presbyteries and committed members of the synod. The Peace Pole, with the four languages of the synod (English, Spanish, Cherokee and Korean) stands as a lasting sign of the past and hope for the future.  The four grandsons of Ms. Cross (Nick, Luke Jake and Ben Strand of Indianapolis), carried the Peace Pole forward for the presentation. It was planted later at the entry to the synod office by Synod Moderator, Reverend David Bartley, Presbytery of Maumee Valley.

2009

An informal gathering of 12 family members and friends stood in a circle and sang all the “peace songs” we could think of such as, Peace Like a River; Peace, Peace. Then we went around the circle, naming people, place and things for which we wished peace (such as, our nation, the world, the farm).

Marie & Steve Cross

Cross Family Farm-Danvers, Illinois

September-2009

 I came across this Peace Pole when  I visited UN University for Peace as part of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace Summit last September in Costa Rica.  It was so exciting to stumble upon it there!   

MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH!

Anne Creter
United Nations Rep. Operation Peace Through Unity (www.peacethroughunity.info)
Global Alliance for Ministries & Departments of Peace (www.mfp-dop.org)
U.S. Department of Peace Campaign (www.thepeacealliance.org)
“War is costly … Peace is priceless”

February 5, 2010

Young people from around the world are invited to participate in the 2010 International Essay Contest organized by UNESCO and the Goi Peace Foundation.
The theme for this year’s contest is “My Role in Creating a Peaceful World.” The deadline for entry is June 30, 2010. First prize winners will receive a cash award and a trip to Japan!
The guidelines can be found on the Goi Peace Foundation website: http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/1001.html
To read winning essays from last year’s contest, please go to: http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/2009/
Share the information about the essay contest to young people in your network.
May Peace Prevail on Earth!
The Goi Peace Foundation

February 5, 2010

Join us in our 2010 Youth Campaign to spread the Universal Peace Message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth.”

Please send us a photograph of yourself, holding up your personal “May Peace Prevail On Earth,” message in your language.

We will be compiling the images and creating a short music video of the many Faces of Peace. 

We will also be using your images on our News Blog.

Be sure to pass this along to your friends!

Email photos to:  annmarie@worldpeace.org

September 20^th, 2009

Mario ‘Toots’ Fungo, WPPS Representative in collaboration with the Rotary Club in the Philippines planted a Peace Pole in Baguio City, Philippines.