25th United Nations
International Peace Day
Youth Speakers Captivated Crowd with their wisdom and vision.
Once again LWIN delivered an outstanding Interfaith event. Luz Van Meek and Margot Emergy deserve cudos for their organization and creativity. Over 60 people filled the seats at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Saturday night, September 21 for an evening highlighting the voices of peace from our future leaders who are driving change in their local communities. Two high school students and one college freshman showed us that the younger generation will change the world.
Their panel discussion was followed by a tribute to Archbishop Oscar Romero in a moving monologue by Victor Vazquez. His acting talent was underscored by Clarissa Vieira on Cello and Michael Polara on percussion.
The evening was capped off by a beautiful candle-lit meditation led by Buddhist Minister Maya Malay. The program was followed by sweets and fruit and the opportunity for the community to socialize.
LWIN president, David Hall, gave an impassioned speech for peace. Read it here.
Pinwheels for Peace
David Hall, President LWIN Rabbi Steven Moss Rev. Bruce Bowerman-Jett Rev. Cory Olson, St. Andrews Episcopal Hyon Greene, Baha'i
Donna Kerner moderated our youth panel. Nejeane Senatus, Jose Velasquez-Vicent and Nickerly Casimir. We are grateful to For the Children and Path to College for their work with overlooked and underestimated students with needs for educational, recreational and family support services.
Core Ensemble presented a moving tribute to the activist Archbishop Oscar Romero featuring VIctor Vazquez in a moving monologue. Clarissa Vieira created the mood with her excellent skills and Michael Polara added to the ensemble with his percussion talent.
The evening was capped off by a Candlelight Meditation led by Maya Malay, Ordained Minister, Tibetan Buddhism and together we sang, "Let There Be Peace on Earth"
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Many, many thanks to Luz Van Meek and Margot Emery, whose passion for peace was the engine that made this happen. Love offerings were donated to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
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