Archive for October 2008
20th Anniversary-Gathering of the Vibes-August 3, 2008
Once again, the staff from The World Peace Sanctuary, opened the festivities at the 12th Annual “Gathering of the Vibes” with a World Peace Flag Ceremony. The “Vibes” was held in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is a four-day, outdoor camping music event, attended by more than 20,000 people. The event featured performances by more than 40…
Read MoreInternational Day of Peace at the United Nations-September 19, 2008
The World Peace Prayer Society was again proud to partner with the UN Department of Public Information, Pathways To Peace and the United Religions Initiative to organize the student observance of the International Day of Peace at the United Nations in our twelfth year of collaboration. <!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–> <!–[endif]–> Because September 21st fell on a…
Read MorePeace Pole Planting in Schaffhausen Switzerland-September 13, 2008
Mr. Max Leu celebrated his 50th birthday by planting a Peace Pole in the center of his home town Schaffhausen on September 13th 2008. Schaffhausen is very close to the border to Germany on the shore of Lake Constanz. The Peace Pole features the official languages of Switzerland: German, French and Italian, 4th language is English. The…
Read MorePlattekill Peace Pole Dedication-September 21, 2008
Thomas Felton Park, Plattekill, NY Sunday, September 21, 2008 – International Day of Peace <!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–> <!–[endif]–> Plattekill is a town in Ulster County, New York, USA. The Township is situated between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson River, the town of Plattekill. The name is derived from a stream, the Plattekill. The five official…
Read MoreCongregational UCC Peace Pole Dedication, Arlington Heights, Illinois-September 7, 2008
Here is a photograph of the Peace Pole dedication held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our Peace Pole was installed and dedicated during festivities launching a yearlong celebration of our church’s 50th anniversary. Our dedication ceremony included the reading of the prayer, “May Peace Prevail…
Read MoreWPFC accompanies Wedding Ceremony-April 26, 2008
Submitted by Peace Representative, SonokoTanaka – Italy. April 26, 2008-Italy There were approximately 100 guests that participated in the World Peace Flag Ceremony (WPFC). Our friends, family and relatives of my husband were there, but also the people who just happened to be in this natural park of the Fiastra Abbey joined us spontaneously! We had a very lovely spring day! It was…
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