Archive for October 2016
WPPS Scotland Sanctuary dedicates Peace Pole Henge at the 18th annual Allanton Festival, Dumfries – SCOTLAND
18th International World Peace Festival Allanton Peace Sanctuary The 18th World Peace Festival was held at Allanton World Peace Sanctuary, Scotland on Sunday 11th September 2pm – 6pm. We were well prepared for all weather as we had a very large marquee which had been used for the ‘Soul of WoMen’ conference the previous day. The…
Read MoreInterfaith World Peace Prayer Ceremony in celebration of the International Day of Peace- Iwashimizu Hachimangu-JAPAN
The World Peace Prayer Society (WPPS) members in Kansai region including Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima had the third World Peace Prayer Ceremony at Iwashimizu Hachimangu (shrine) that are one of the most prestigious location in Japan. The shrine has a deep connection with royal family in historically and its chief of priest Rev. Tsunekiyo Tanaka…
Read MoreWorld Peace Forum ~ Florianopólis, Brazil ~ September 22nd through 25th 2016
September 22nd – 25th 2016 Florianopólis, Brazil Jules Lamore staff of The World Peace Prayer Society had the privilege of participating in the 10th World Peace Forum which was being held this year in Florianopólis, Brazil. The event hosted close to 2000 peacemakers who participated in numerous events and workshops. The World Peace Prayer society brought three…
Read MoreInternational Day of Peace in DENMARK
A group of organizations including The World Peace Prayer Society and the Goi Peace Foundation, supported an event in Denmark titled “Pathways to Peace and Justice.” It was held north of Copenhagen at the Gribskov Community Center in Gribskov, Denmark. Bente Milton, an award winning film maker and Director of Club of Budapest in Scandinavia and…
Read MorePBS39 Television at 839 Sesame-rededicates Its Peace Pole on the 2016 International Day of Peace- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
By Rev. Deborah Moldow Representative to the United Nations for the World Peace Prayer Society Monica Willard, Representative to the United Nations for the United Religions Initiative and longtime Peace Representative of the World Peace Prayer Society, organized a beautiful rededication ceremony for the Peace Pole that had been installed on “Sesame Street” by the…
Read MorePeace Pals Artist – India – Honors the Victims of Pulse Orlando, Fl – USA
October 19, 2016 For the past 19 years Peace Pals International has been holding an annual art contest which invites children from all over the world to participate and share their artwork. This year our theme was “Oneness with Diversity.” On June 12, 2016, 49 innocent people were killed and 53 were wounded in a…
Read MoreEdgehill Road Peace Pole in Forres, Moray- SCOTLAND
We planted our Peace Pole on Sunday 13th September 2015 at our home supported by 30 guests of all ages, from 8 – 80+. It is approx 2 metres above ground. The message languages are: English, Scottish Gaelic, German and Japanese. “May Peace Be In All” was specially written for us and performed by friend…
Read MorePeace Pole Re-dedication Ceremony during the Wassaic Project Summer Festival-Wassaic, NY-USA
The Peace Pole is nestled in the hamlet of Wassaic. It was a gift to the community and planted years ago by staff of The World Peace Sanctuary. Ann Marie Robustelli of The World Peace Sanctuary, along with community members held a re-dedication Peace Pole Ceremony during the Wassaic Project Summer Festival, where thousands of…
Read MorePeace Pole Planted at Peace Pentagon in Independence, Virginia-USA
The world peace was further supported on July 3, 2016- near Independence, Virginia at the Open House of the Peace Pentagon and Launching of the Virginia Hub to create a New World. Luminaries traveled from around the world to be a part of this special weekend. The Peace Pentagon is an eco-spiritual retreat and community…
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