UPF Scotland January '09

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1 For the third year we celebrated True God’s Day in a Christian centre in Falkirk. There were reports about our activities of the year, presentation about the World Temple in Korea and also news from Korea by Hamish and Chantal. Christine had invited Dr. Multani from the Sikh Community he joined us for lunch and enjoyed mingling and sharing with brothers and sisters. 1 st Jan 7 th Jan Our first Prayers for Peace of 2009 were held on 7 th of January in Elizabeth’s home. It was initiated by our good friend, Rev. Brian Cooper, who is Interfaith Secretary of World Disarmament Campaign. Also in attendance were fellow Ambassadors for Peace Mr. Amrit Lal, (Hindu) who is an Interfaith Committee member, Mrs. Tamara Mhura who does a lot of charity work for Malawi and Rev. Rosaline Macauley. Jeff Allard and Paul Currie also came. Brian had prepared something to read then we had spontaneous prayer and sharing about World Peace. We also had friendly chat over tea. We are planning regular meetings. Thanks to all. FFWPU Scotland the report

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Scottish report on UPF interfaith activities for the month of January 2009

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For the third year

we celebrated True God’s Day in a

Christian centre in

Falkirk. There were reports about our

activities of the

year, presentation about the World

Temple in Korea

and also news from Korea by Hamish and Chantal. Christine had

invited Dr. Multani from the Sikh Community he joined us for lunch and enjoyed mingling and sharing with brothers and sisters.

1st

Jan

7th

Jan

Our first Prayers for Peace of 2009 were held on 7th of January in

Elizabeth’s home. It was initiated by our good friend, Rev. Brian Cooper, who is Interfaith Secretary of World Disarmament

Campaign. Also in attendance were fellow Ambassadors for Peace

Mr. Amrit Lal, (Hindu) who is an Interfaith Committee member, Mrs. Tamara Mhura who does a lot of charitywork for Malawi and Rev. Rosaline

Macauley. Jeff Allard and Paul Currie also came. Brian had prepared something to

read then we had spontaneous prayer

and sharing about World Peace. We also had friendly chat over tea. We are

planning regular meetings. Thanks to all.

FFWPU Scotlandthe

report

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24TH

Jan

The monthly Sharing for Peace meeting

was held at the Islamic Study Centre in Glasgow on Saturday 24th January.

There were people from different faiths

Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist; old and young age gathered

for the meeting.

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The topic for this month was

"Ultimate Reality”; speakers included Jean Brannigan

(Christian), Paul Currie (UPF),

Shamaaila Nooranne (Muslim) and Shantiketu (Buddhist)

Before the meeting kick off, Arthur presented a short UPF video which

included HJN’s powerful speech. Followed by Jay Kanabar, a new committee member introducing the purpose of meeting with a

sincere voice and attitude.

After the presentations there was a lively discussion, questions and

answers as well as prayer for countries in the world especially also for Gaza.

25TH

Jan

Through Christine’s contact Dr. Multani (he came also to this year’s

God’s Day) Christine and Paul participated in an Interfaith House Meeting hosted by a Baha'i family. 14 people attended the

atmosphere was very warm and welcoming- an introduction to the

Baha'i faith was given followed by a discussion on common virtues. Dr. Multani has agreed to speak at our Interfaith Meeting in

Edinburgh on 6th of February.

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31st

Jan

Taken on the morning of True Parents Birthday

6th

Feb Interfaith meeting – Edinburgh, Quaker House – 7:00 -9:00pm

26th

Feb Interfaith meeting – Glasgow - Partick Hall – 7:00 – 9:00pm

21st

– 22nd

Feb 2nd Gen Fundraising week end

Motto for the 9th

year of Cheon Il Guk

4th

Feb

12th

Feb

20th

Feb

28th

Feb

It would seem the very skies

( in Scotland any way ) have the desire to celebrate

True Parents Birthday

Robert represented the Balkan region and Scotland in Korea.

On Sunday 8th February Robert

will give a report during Sunday Service.

This month to be held

in Paul and ulrike’s house from

7:oopm – 8:3o.

Next month to be held in ? Home...

Wednesday Club a chance for brothers

to get together and

share in Ian’s Home between 6.3o – 8.oo

every Wednesday

KenCavanagh

PhilipBrown

IanMacdonald

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