International Day of Peace Events - WPPS SUPPORTS our COMMUNITY - ambassadorzara@gmail.com - Gmail: "Join WPPS in celebrating The International Day of Peace "Together for Peace: Respect, Safety & Dignity for All" Special International Day of Peace Event at The World Peace Sanctuary ~ Wassaic, NY USA Sunday, September 17th FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TRILIG PEACE FESTIVAL Sunday, September 17th - 12 to 4 pm World Peace Sanctuary 26 Benton Road, Wassaic, NY contact: Michele Reid for more information Great Activities Opening Circle * Flag Ceremony * Nature Walk * Story Telling * Games of Peace Click here to view PDF Flyer International Day of Peace Events September 11-21 11 Days of Global Unity - http://11daysofglobalunity.org 11 Ways to Transform Your World is a worldwide platform for the promotion of peace, justice, sustainability and transformation that annually includes as many as 700 associated events in over 60 countries around the world. It culminates on September 21st, the U.N. International Day of Peace, which itself is celebrated annually by as many as 3,500 organizations in over 120 countries. Join in any of the 11 Campaigns for Change that call forth the values, spirit, and service needed to move us towards a culture of peace and a world that works for all. And don't forget to post your event on the Global Unity Calendar at www.globalunitycalendar.org. September 14 Unity World Day of Prayer - http://www.unity.org/wdop Unity is echoing the centuries-old practice of finding peace right where you are during World Day of Prayer 2017, calling for "Peace in the Midst." They are engaging people all over the world with renewed spiritual energy to Pray Peace ... Be Peace ... Do Peace. Take part in the day by praying, "May Peace Prevail on Earth." September 15 United Nations Observances of the International Day of Peace - on the theme of "Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All" 9:00-9:30a.m. Eastern - Ringing of the Peace Bell at UN headquarters by the Secretary-General. Students will raise the flags of the World Peace Prayer Society for a Minute of Silence. Live at http://webtv.un.org. 9:30-12:00noon Eastern - Annual student observance and video conference for the International Day of Peace, with the Secretary-General, Peace Messenger Dr. Jane Goodall, music, satellite connection to a UN Peacekeeping site, and presentations of peace projects by young people. At 12noon, two refugee students will ring the World Peace Prayer Society's peace bell, made of recycled weapons of war. Live at http://webtv.un.org. 2:00-4:00pm - Together for Peace program at Tillman Chapel, Church Center for the United Nations, co-sponsored by The World Peace Prayer Society and the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program/USCRI. The program will feature guest speakers, student presenters, music and a World Peace Flag Ceremony led by refugee youth from many lands. All are welcome. September 17th International Vigil 4 Peace and Ecology, Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, NY, 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. - www.vigil4peace.org Enjoy a full day of peace celebration in Central Park, including international music, spiritual leaders, dancing and yoga, all culminating in a World Peace Flag Ceremony. Free. A Peace Day Party with the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" will also take place at 11:00a.m. in Central Park on September 17th and in Times Square on September 21st. September 21st International Day of Peace www.un.org/peaceday & www.internationaldayofpeace.org Join in any of the thousands of observances, celebrations, and concerts all over the world! Although events may be held the weekend before or after, on World Peace Weekend, please remember to take a Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace at 12 noon on 21 September in your time zone, ending with the prayer, "May Peace Prevail on Earth." Many people gather around a local Peace Pole for a most meaningful Minute of Silence for peace. Add your International Day of Peace event to the map at http://internationaldayofpeace.org/event-map/ Peace Day Global Broadcast - Celebrity Peace Messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall and More. Peace has never been more important than right now. With the racially charged tragedy in Charlottesville and the escalating tensions with North Korea, Russia, and Afghanistan, people are searching for peaceful solutions to complex issues. This year's PEACE DAY GLOBAL BROADCAST will help millions around the globe focus on peace with a curated video marathon featuring peace messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. The 24-hour broadcast can be viewed at www.peacechannel.com or http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/resources starting at 12:01 am, the morning of September 21, 2017 -- the United Nations International Day of Peace, popularly known as Peace Day. WPPS SUPPORTS Special Synchronized Worldwide Meditation for Peace September 16th - Noon EST USA Join millions worldwide on Saturday, September 16th at noon NY Time and focus your prayers and meditation on a peaceful resolution before the situation escalates out of control. James Twyman has been invited to the DMZ between North and South Korea to focus the synchronized meditation. We ask that you join together in groups or on your own and focus on peace on the Korea peninsula for fifteen minutes on September 16th. In the past, these global meditations have been instrumental in dissolving conflicts, and given the potential catastrophe of a nuclear war with North Korea, we need you more than ever. "
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